All information is for 2020 entry and is accurate at time of printing. Information is subject to change, it may be updated by the College from time to time to reflect advances in the subject, changing requirements of professional bodies and new opportunities for students.

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Course SummaryA Level Media Studies invites you to explore the current media landscape, before creating your own media texts. Whilst studying Media Studies at Barton Peveril you will be able to apply the theories you learn to the practical work you create, on a variety of platforms and using a range of software, whilst also critiquing current and historical media products.

Topics > TV > Film Marketing > Radio > Newspapers > Magazines > Advertising > Online Products > Video Games > Music Video > Media Forms, Representations,

Audiences and Industries

Why choose this course? > State-of-the-art facilities

and technology > Field trips > Visits from prestigious academic

and industry experts

Where might it lead?Due to the versatility of this subject, combining the practical with the theoretical, students go on to a range of further study and employment paths. Students go on to work and study in Journalism, Publishing, Advertising, Marketing, Media Production, Media and Cultural Studies, Graphic Design, Public Relations and Events Management.

AssessmentThis course has a mixture of:

> 70% exam > 30% coursework

Entry requirements > GCSEs to include a minimum

Grade 4 in English

MEDIA STUDIESA Level

I enjoy the modern facilities and the ability to borrow other pieces of equipment like cameras and tripods.Emma BuzzardStudying: Media Studies, Graphic Communication and Sociology

“EXCELLENTdedicated facilities

and technology