Media Studies
WHY STUDY MEDIA?
GCSE Media Studies is an increasingly popular and useful qualification. You should consider it if
* you are interested in the media;
* you are a creative person;
* you are thinking about a career in the media;
* you are interested in the changing nature of our society;
* you are interested in communication.
WHAT ARE THE MEDIA?
Film Television Radio Magazines
Advertising Comics Photography Newspapers
Popular Music Internet Mobile phones
WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?
You will study a series of topics. For each topic you will be required to do:
- written work, writing essays showing your understanding of the media and analysing practical work examples;
- research and surveys;
- practical work, making your own examples of the media; e.g. photography, designing posters, storyboarding, scripting, website design, video, digital editing.
Topics studied may include:
- television news
- documentary
- advertising
- magazines
- feature films
- soap operas
- sit-coms
- Popular music
- The Internet
- Crime Drama
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
| Coursework: Controlled Assessment 4 Part Portfolio - 3 written assignments - 1 practical project |
60% |
| Examination: One written Examination |
40% |
To do well in GCSE Media Studies, you must be able to express yourself effectively in writing.
If you want to find out more, talk to Mr Hyde