Media Studies
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Why Media Studies? The A-Level qualification in Media Studies will encourage you to develop your interest and engagement in the media which surrounds us, through theoretical and practical exploration of different platforms. You will examine your media consumption widely, independently and critically. Through the course’s introduction to the theoretical framework through which we study Media, you will learn to use critical concepts and terminology with understanding and discrimination. You will be encouraged to examine and develop your understanding of varying forms of media and its influential role in today's society as well as contemporary and historical media issues. |
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What do I need to know? Exam board: We study OCR Media Studies. Entry Requirements: As well as the standard Sixth Form requirements, you must also have a Grade 5 or above in GCSE English. You will also have to apply your understanding of the media issues and theoretical framework through your own practical coursework, which will involve creating linked media products across a selection of three platforms: moving image, print and e-media. Not only will your practical work deepen your understanding of media theory, it will develop the technical skills essential to the subject. |
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What is the work like? As an example of the kind of work that you will cover during the A-Level course, please find to the right the pre-A-Level material that we asked Year 11 to complete before starting their Media Studies course with us in September. |
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Who do I contact if I have any questions? Ms Bayly will be happy to answer any questions that you might have. You are welcome to email her on courtenay.bayly@twynhamschool.com. To ask a Media Studies student more about the course, please email student@twynhamsixthform.com and they will be happy to help you. |
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Curriculum Information
Assessment
Year 1
Media Messages Topics: The study of newspapers, adverts and magazines through the theoretical framework.
Evolving Media Topics: The study of the evolution of digital media across platforms including long form television drama (House of Cards) and radio (the Radio One Breakfast Show) with reference to the theoretical framework and issues within the media.
Year 2
H409/01: Media Messages Exam (worth 32.5% of qualification)
Section A: News Learners will engage in an in-depth study of contemporary news in the UK, requiring learners to explore how and why newspapers and magazines are evolving as media products.
Section B: Media language and representation Learners will explore media language and representation, through media products set by OCR for advertising, marketing and music videos.
H409/02: Evolving Media Exam (worth 37.5% of qualification)
Section A: Media industries and audiences. Learners will explore media industries and audiences, through media products set by OCR for radio (the Radio One Breakfast Show), video games (Minecraft) and film (The Jungle Book).
Section B: Long form television drama Learners will engage in an in-depth study of television as an evolving, global media form, specifically considering House of Cards and The Killing.
Course Structure
Year 1
Media Messages Topics: The study of newspapers, adverts, music videos and magazines through the theoretical framework.
Evolving Media Topics: The study of the evolution of digital media across platforms including long form television drama (Stranger Things and The Killing) and radio (the Radio One Breakfast Show) with reference to the theoretical framework and issues within the media.
Year 2
The Qualification is made up of Three Components:
H409/01: Media Messages Exam (worth 35% of qualification)
Section A: News. Learners will engage in an in-depth study of contemporary news in the UK, requiring learners to explore how and why newspapers and magazines are evolving as media products.
Section B: Media language and Representation. Learners will explore media language and representation, through media products set by OCR for advertising, marketing and music videos.
H409/02: Evolving Media Exam (worth 35% of qualification)
Section A: Media Industries and Audiences. Learners will explore media industries and audiences, through media products set by OCR for radio (the Radio One Breakfast Show), video games (Animal Crossing) and film (Snow White and Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings).
Section B: Long form television drama Learners will engage in an in-depth study of television as an evolving, global media form, specifically considering Lupin.
Practical Coursework: Making Media (worth 30% of qualification)
Learners will research and create two cross-media products.
Additional costs
We provide: In class access to:-
Basic media equipment for production work including computers and editing software. It is advantageous but not essential for students to have access to a video camera and a laptop with editing software as some students prefer editing on their own laptop.
Class copies of the course textbooks:
OCR A Level Media Studies Student Guide 1: Media Messages
OCR A Level Media Studies Student Guide 2: Evolving Media
