The media are at the heart of the modern world; studying and understanding them is both fascinating and important. This course will allow you to develop a critical and analytical approach to different types of media texts as well as the media institutions, which create and circulate them. You will explore all aspects of today’s media world, including newspapers, magazines, TV, film, radio, advertising and the internet. You will also consider the changes and debates surrounding the rise and development of digital media.
Entry Requirements
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or GCSE Media Studies.
30% Coursework 70% External Examination
Unit 1: Investigating the Media Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes this unit assesses knowledge and understanding of media language, representation, media industries & audiences.
The exam consists of three sections.
- Section A: Selling Images – Advertising and Marketing
- Section B: News in the Online Age
- Section C: Film Industries – from Wales to Hollywood
Unit 2: Creating a Media Production Non-exam assessment A media production, including individual research and planning, created in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC, and applying knowledge and understanding of key concepts, plus an individual reflective analysis of the production.
Unit 3: Media in the Global Age Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes this unit assesses knowledge and understanding of media language, representation, media industries & audiences.
The exam consists of three sections.
- Section A: Television in the Global Age
- Section B: Magazines – Mainstream and
- Alternative Media
- Section C: Media in the Digital Age – Video Games
Unit 4: Creating a Cross-Media Production.
A cross-media production, including individual investigative research and development, in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC, and applying knowledge and understanding of key concepts and digital convergence, plus an individual critical analysis of the production.