Media Studies
Media Studies explores society and the way it is reflected through print, moving image and e media. The skills taught in the subject provide students with the tools for engaging with the modern, technological world.
Year 12 |
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| Students follow the AS Media course. It is examined by AQA. Students have 8 lessons per fortnight and they will receive one piece of homework per week. | |
| Quarter 1 | Core media skills focusing on film and documentary |
| Quarter 2 | Filming, website design and completing coursework briefs |
| Quarter 3 | Case study and exam skills |
| Quarter 4 | Revision and the A2 transition unit – Argo |
Year 13 |
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| Students follow the A2 Media course. It is examined by AQA. Students have 8 lessons per fortnight and they will receive one piece of homework per week. | |
| Quarter 1 | Media theory – Moral Panics, Post Colonialism, Feminism and Marxist Hegemony |
| Quarter 2 | Case study and coursework |
| Quarter 3 | Exam skills and coursework completion |
| Quarter 4 | Revision and exam skills |