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Who is this course for?

This course is for any student who enjoys creative tasks, critical thinking and debating. The course focuses on the impact that the media can have, and the social, cultural, political and historical contexts in which media texts are produced.

What could it lead to?

The course could lead to any relevant careers or higher qualifications in the media, such as advertising, marketing and public relations. It could also lead to careers in the relevant industries, such as television, film, magazines, gaming, online or social media. It is an appropriate course for enhancing wider knowledge of the world and gaining higher order skills that are necessary for A Level.

What is the course about?

This WJEC Eduqas Media Studies specification provides a detailed approach to studying the media. The set texts that need to be understood and analysed include film posters, music videos, print adverts, video games, newspapers, sitcoms, magazines, radio and social media influencers. Students will also study the respective industries, for example the production, distribution and marketing of video games. The course explores applicable contexts, for instance the representation of gender in the media over time. The application of theorists develops higher order thinking skills and the Controlled Assessment component encourages creativity and technical expertise in media production tasks.

How will I be assessed and what will I be studying?

Component 1: Exploring the Media – Exploring Media Language, Representation, Industries and Audiences Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 40% of qualification

Component 2: Understanding Media Forms and Products Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 30% of qualification

Component 3: Creating Media Products – an individual production in response to a choice of briefs Non-exam assessment 30% of qualification

Useful websites/further reading:

creativeskillset.org – a comprehensive resource for finding careers in the creative industries. eduqas.co.uk – our exam board’s website, packed with helpful resources to aid revision and independent study.