Media
AS Unit 1: Investigating the Media – Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes, 24% of qualification
This exam consists of three sections:
- Sections A: Selling Images – Advertising and Music Video This section assesses knowledge and understanding of media language, representation, and audiences in relation to advertising or music video. There is one question based on unseen print or audio-visual resource material.
- Section B: News in the Online Age This section assesses knowledge and understanding of media language, representation, media industries and audiences. There is one two-part question requiring reference to the set news products studied.
- Section C: Film Industries – from Wales to Hollywood This section assesses knowledge and understanding of media language, media industries and audiences. There is one two-part question requiring reference to the set films studied.
AS Unit 2: Creating a Media Production, Non-exam assessment, 16% of qualification
Students will create a media production, including individual research and planning, created in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC, and applying knowledge and understanding of key concepts. They will also produce an individual reflective analysis of the production.
A2 Unit 3: Media in the Global Age – Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes, 36% of qualification
- Section A: Television in the Global Age There is one question from a choice of two based on the set television programmes studied.
- Section B: Magazines – Changing Representations There is one question from a choice of two based on the set magazines studied.
- Section C: Media in the Digital Age – Video Games There is one question from a choice of two based on the set video games studied.
A2 Unit 4: Creating a Cross-Media Production, Non-exam assessment, 24% of qualification
Students will create a cross-media production, including individual investigative research and development, created in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC and applying knowledge and understanding of key concepts and digital convergence. They will also produce an individual critical analysis of the production.
WHAT THE LEARNERS SAY:
This subject analyses various forms of media, including film, television, advertising, and social media platforms, and investigates their production, distribution, and consumption. Through critical analysis, Media Studies offers a better understanding of how media shapes our worldviews and perceptions of reality, as well as its role in shaping political, social, and economic systems. It also allows you to have a greater understanding of your favourite movies, TV shows or video games, and to create your own interpretations of popular media texts for your coursework.
Personally, I love media studies and the range of skills I have been provided by Mr Phillips, whose passion and dedication to the subject truly helps you thrive.”