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A Level in Media Studies

Level 1 Diploma
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College

Marple College

Location

Marple College

Further Details

Age

College 16-18

Department

A Levels

Course Start Date

Monday 2nd September 2024

Course Duration

Full-time, 1 Year

Course Time

Course Fee

£ 2225.00
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Course Code

MFQ-ML3L-1108

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Course Overview

We spend huge parts of our life consuming Media. It surrounds us all the time and we use it for all kinds of different and varied reasons. Media Studies teaches you to develop critical perspectives on what you watch, read, listen to, or play every day. It encourages you to reflect on why texts appeal and what purpose they serve in our daily lives. During the course you will analyse a wide variety of different texts, considering key concepts like genre and narrative.You will consider audience theory whether audiences are passive or active and the implications that this creates. You will also spend time producing Media and gaining practical skills in the use of a variety of Media software packages.

Course Requirements

PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST APPLY FOR 3 A LEVELS

Standard A Level entry requirements: 5 x GCSE grade 5’s or above (must include Maths and English Language). However, certain subjects may have additional entry criteria, which can be found below:

Additional Entry Requirements:
A Level Art will require grade 5 in GCSE Art or a portfolio.

What you will Learn

The course offers very varied subject matter and crosses all areas of the Media. It offers the chance to develop software skills in packages used by industry professionals, developing promotion and audience-targeting skills that are key to all businesses.Students have the freedom to choose their coursework focus: music industry, advertising, television, etc.The course offers options in print media, moving image production and multimedia.There is a wide variety of software available for use: Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator; Microsoft Office; iMovie, etc.Key skills for university and employment are developed, such as independent research and academic essay writing. Media Studies enables learners to develop an understanding of a wide range of media texts and industries.

Assessment

Component 1 – exam (35% of total assessment) Component 2 – exam (35% of total assessment)Component 3 – coursework (30% of total assessment)

Progression

You could progress to a related higher education course such as media, teaching, humanities, social sciences or film studies. You could also progress to a range of varied apprenticeships, from opportunities within BBC TV or Channel 4, to Digital and Social Media.

Career Options

Marketing, journalism, media researcher, digital marketer, advertisement

Mandatory Units

Component 1: Media Products, Industries and AudiencesComponent 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth Component 3: Cross-Media Production

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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