AS/A2 in Media Studies

Duration:1 Year Fee: Under 24 year old :
Full-Time courses for 16-18 School Leavers are Free.

If you are studying at Level 1 or 2 AND you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria tuition fees will be waived. (Registration Fees will still apply). If you are studying at Level 3 AND you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria AND are aged between 19 and 23, tuition fees will be waived. Tuition fees will not be waived for students aged over 23 studying a Level 3 or higher course, however these students may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Course Content: The course introduces you both to media ideas and the practice of production, which gives you the chance to develop a real understanding of media platforms, the contemporary media landscape and the influential role of the media in today’s society. It is designed to enhance your enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of the media and its role in your daily life.

The course is taught through two units; in your first unit you will learn how to use Photoshop and Indesign whilst creating a music magazine. You must show all your research and planning and complete it with a final evaluation, and in the second unit, there is an examination. You will study two topics, firstly the film industry and then representation in TV drama.

To help you in your studies there are planned trips to the cinema, TV studios and the Cornerhouse in Manchester. Entry Qualification: For entry onto this course, you are required to have achieved at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE Level, including a C in English Language. Course Format: You will learn through a series of practical workshops and a range of activities such as screenings, discussions and tutorials. Throughout the course you will have a series of progress reviews to ensure you are on the right track. You will complete a music magazine cover, contents page and double page spread alongside sitting an examination. Progression: Students who wish to progress onto A2 Media must achieve a minimum grade D at AS Level.

Students who take Media Studies at A Level may progress onto University to study the subject at a higher level. After University past students have worked for the Cornerhouse, marketing department, become Teachers and Journalists.