MEDIA STUDIES
A Level
Studying media can lead you down many different pathways, from journalism to filmmaking. This course covers a range of different media forms, such as contemporary YouTubers and TV series to advertising and marketing techniques of the 1950’s, as well as the role that the media has in our society. You will also create and produce a multi-form production using digital forms such as video, print and website design.
If you are creative and enjoy producing films and written content, then media studies could be one of your A levels!
Preparing for this course
Examples of Media Sources that you could explore on the course:
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Online magazines and newspapers
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TV and Film news and upcoming releases
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Platforms of advertising – digital and print
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Trending news and the hashtags that accompany the stories.
More about the course
What will I study
Media Studies is a subject that is truly contemporary and relevant to everyone. It is intellectually challenging but extremely rewarding. Media provides a pathway for students to progress onto higher education, whilst also teaching students useful skills that will be incredibly useful in the media industry and beyond. Furthermore, as the media becomes more and more ubiquitous in our lives, it is extremely important for students to be able to analyse and critique the media that surrounds them, so that they can question and try to understand what is happening in society.
You will study different media forms, ranging from contemporary YouTubers and TV series to advertising/marketing techniques of the 1950s, looking at how the products demonstrate the role that media has had in our society. In addition you’ll produce your own multi-form production, this means creating video, print and website content for your project.
Why choose Media Studies at KGV
Choosing KGV gives you access to quality video editing software and camera equipment. We have a dedicated media room that students can use to create videos using our green screen and you will learn how to operate specialist equipment. Creating this content will give you knowledge and skills which will set you apart from others at University.
One of the key reasons to study with us is that our students achieve consistently good exam results and A Level Media students have go on to study at a wide variety of universities, ranging from Russell Group Universities such as Manchester, to more creative institutions such as Salford.
Entry Requirements
Standard
5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 5 and or including, English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above.
Course specific
You will need a grade 5 or above in English Language