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A2 Media Studies

Course Outline

The A level can be taken in one year as a fast track A level and will contain six units of study. If you wish to take this option please refer to the AS media page. However if you take the A level as a continuation of the AS level you will study only three units, Units, 4, 5, and 6. You will study the history of UK broadcast Television, channel schedules and target audiences. You will learn about the history of advertising and modern advertising such as viral ads.

Entry requirements

To be confirmed.

What will I study?

You will study: Unit 4. Is an investigative/analytical essay and you write about an area of media that you are interested in. For example in the last few years we have had essays on: The representation of Masculinity in Nip/Tuck, Star Wars, Lost, Grand Theft Auto and an analysis of Britney Spears in pop videos. This unit gives you the opportunity to persue your own area of media interest. In Unit 5. You will study television and advertising, national and global. You will be asked to study advertising campaigns of your choice as well as analysing the output of your favourite TV channels. Unit 6 is a synoptic unit that brings together everything that you have learnt on the course. It focuses on a specific genre and this year's genre is Crime, on TV, print and crime in film.

How will I be assessed?

There are two examinations in this unit and they can be taken in January or June. Unit 5 and 6 are examined but you will also be assessed on your analytical essay (unit 4.)

Career Opportunities & Progression

A level media is a good basis for many degrees or careers. You could study further in humanities, media or cultural studies or work in the media. Many jobs now, such as the police, have marketing and Public relations departments which media studies will prepare you for.

Length

1 year

Attendance

Full Time or Part Time

Campus

Pontypridd

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