Year 13 Media Studies

Media Studies is a university-approved subject that is fun but challenging. You will develop critical thinking skills, creativity and self-management through a programme of themed learning.

In previous years at Level 3 our focus has been print media; however, this year you will have the freedom to choose the type of media text you produce, as long as it is suitable for the brief (instructions.) 

We begin the year by coming up with a concept for your production. You may choose to work individually or in pairs. Once your concept has been signed off as suitable, you will begin work on the treatment and pre-production planning. AS 3.5 is worth 4 credits. As part of this project, you may also write a media text (e.g. a script or magazine article) that uses the conventions of the media form. This is worth 3 credits.

In Term 2 you will develop your production skills to create your media product. This is worth a further 6 credits. We will have a media showcase evening to allow you to share your productions with your family and our community.

The final internal, completed in Term 3, explores a significant development in the media. This helps you to prepare for the external. In previous years we have explored the impact of developments in digital technology on the newspaper industry and the music industry. Some of you may also use this as your write a media text standard by writing it is a magazine article.

There is a fair amount of writing at Level 3 so it is recommended that you have a minimum of 10 English credits at Level 2 for entry onto the course.

Media Studies opens up a broad range of job opportunities in the future, including film-making, television production, journalism and print production, digital media, marketing, teaching and public relations.

You will develop a wide range of skills, including collaboration and project management, that will be transferable to further education and any workplace setting.