Courses
Overview
Media Studies
Introduction
The current AQA GCSE media studies course attracts a large number of students every year because it makes learning interesting, challenging and creative. This subject has a close link to English and will help you develop your writing and analysis skills during each topic. A practical element also features heavily in media and here we hope to develop your design skills and your ability to use Photoshop. You will also be expected to take your own photographs as part of your design work.
Qualification
GCSE
Awarding body
AQA
Course leader
B Lewis and R Mabbs
Assessment
- Examination: 70%
- Non-examined assessment: 30%
Curriculum
Curriculum roadmap
Topics
Across the two-year course, you will study a range of close study products to prepare you for the two exam papers you will sit at the end of the course
In Year 10 you will study topics such as:
- Advertising (print, online and broadcast).
- Magazines and newspapers.
- Video games.
- Online, social and participatory media.
- Television serial dramas.
In Year 11 you will study topics such as:
- Music videos.
- Film marketing and promotion.
- Radio.
Skills and requirements
Skills learned
- Helps to develop an appreciation and critical understanding of the role of the media in daily life.
- Combines practical and theoretical knowledge and skills through opportunities for personal engagement and creativity.
- Encourages an understanding of how to use key media concepts to analyse media products and their various contexts.
Beyond the classroom
Future pathways
GCSE media studies prepares students to study other media-related subjects at level 3.
