| Seniors: Media Studies |
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| Description |
| Media Studies
is a relatively new subject in the senior
school but has already proved to be a popular
choice with our sixth form students. The study
of the media is concerned with five main areas
known as the Key Concepts. These cover all
aspects of media production, distribution
and consumption, from the examination of media
representations, media language and audience
to ideology, values and institution. Media
Studies is about much more than simply observing
and watching the television; we explore how
and why the media is created and what effect
it has on the millions who consume it everyday.
Students are encouraged to question what they
read, hear and watch, challenging their preconceptions
and the dominant ideologies of the societies
in which they live. One of the main draws
of the subject is practical work, which is
a major feature of every Media Studies course.
During this work our students gain a deeper
understanding of how the media works as well
as developing the ability to work in a cooperative
team. |
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| Facilities |
| Media Studies
is housed in one classroom, which is shared
with English. We have a developing library
of academic books relating to the study of
the media. Although we do have some student
text books, we do not issue one as a matter
of course; as the media is in a constant state
of change, text books date very quickly. In
addition to a growing library of DVDs and
videos, we have access to a digital video
camera and editing software. |
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| Courses |
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At present we only offer AQA AS Media Studies,
delivered over two years. This involves
the completion of three units: Unit 1, Reading
the Media; Unit 2,Textual Topics in Contemporary
Media and Unit 3, Practical Production.
The method of assessment is a combination
of examination and coursework.
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| Career
Routes |
| Many Media
students continue their study at university
reading a range of subjects from Communication
Studies to Film Studies. Competition for employment
in the media sector is fierce; only the tough
and determined succeed! |
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| Student
Quotes |
| "Media
Studies has changed the way I watch television.
I am constantly trying to work out what the
producer's point of view is and how he is
trying to manipulate me"
"Media is much more demanding than
I first thought. You have to forget what
you like or dislike and analyse media in
a detached and academic way"
"Practical work is fantastic, but
incredibly time consuming! It's worth it
though!"
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