The skills and

knowledge you devel-

op in A Level Media

Studies prepare you

well for higher educa-

tion, and are valued by

employers in a range of

industries. 550,000 peo-

ple are employed in the

media industry in Brit-

ain. Sectors of the in-

dustry include:

Journalism

Broadcasting

Marketing

Publishing

Interactive media

A Level Media Studies mixes creative production skills in a

range of media, with a focus on developing analytical skills.

You will have a clear understanding of the media industry,

and the role of media in society. The Media Department at

Neale-Wade is well-equipped, and from September 2012 will

be based in new purpose-built facilities. The department has

experienced, subject specialist staff.

Media Studies is an enjoyable, engaging subject which will

ensure you develop a valuable set of skills and knowledge

base.

‘media graduates

are in demand by

many industries’

The Guardian, April 2010

To find out more about A Level Media Studies visit the Media Department blog.

You will be able to view resources, lesson materials, and examples of student

coursework.

mediastudiesnwcc.blogspot.com

If you have any other queries about A Level Media Studies at Neale-Wade

please email Mr Hibbert: HibbertJ@neale-wade.cambs.sch.uk

Media Studies Key Con-

cepts:

Representation

Audiences

Media Institutions

Media Convention

Print Media Production

Moving Image (Film/TV)

Production

Web-based media

(blogs and websites)

E N T R A N C E R E Q U I R E M E N T S

IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY STUDYING MEDIA

YOU NEED TO ACHIEVE A C GRADE AT

GCSE (OR EQUIVALENT) IN THE SUBJECT.

YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE STUDIED MEDIA

BEFORE IN ORDER TO TAKE IT AT A LEVEL,

AND THIS WOULD NOT EFFECT YOUR ABIL-

ITY TO DO WELL IN THE SUBJECT. YOU

WILL NEED TO ACHIEVE A C GRADE IN

GCSE ENGLISH.

AS Media Studies A2 Media Studies

T HE S U BJE C T IS 5 0 % C O U RS E W O RK, 5 0 % E XA M.

Exam Topics (50%)

Television Drama

You will learn how to analyse a television

drama, and develop an understanding of how

the media constructs representations of dif-

ferent groups of people. You will also get the

opportunity to produce your own TV drama

sequence.

Institutions and Audiences

This unit focuses on the British and American

film industries. You will learn how films are

produced, distributed, and marketed. Key

issues include media ownership and the ef-

fect of new technology on the film industry.

A2 Media Studies is designed to prepare you

for university study. The exam topics encour-

age you to apply media theory to the analysis

of a range of different types of media. You will

study contemporary films, television pro-

grammes, web-based and print media, and

develop an understanding of key issues in

media. Topics covered include contemporary

media representations of young people, and

Postmodern Media.

A2 COURSEWORK ENCOURAGES YOU TO

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN A WIDER RANGE

AS Coursework (50%)

The Foundation Portfolio is worth 50% of your AS grade.

You will research, plan, and produce the front cover, contents

page, and a double page article for a new music magazine.

You will learn about the publishing industry, and develop an

understanding of the conventions of magazine layout, and

how to appeal to a specific target audience.

You are given a choice of briefs at A2, and will

create a package of products using a range of

different media. Options include producing a

music video, album artwork, and a related ad-

vert; or a film trailer, poster, and magazine cov-

er.

Sk i l l s a n d

Kn o wl e d g e

Completing an A

Level in Media

Studies will allow

you to develop a

range of valuable

skills and enhance

your knowledge of

a range of

contemporary issues.

These include:

Critical analysis

Research

Planning

Print media

Photography

Creative writing for

different media

Film production

Video editing

Teamwork

A flexible, creative,

independent approach

to tasks

The ability to work to a

brief and meet deadlines