About
Media Studies is an exciting A-Level that asks students to constantly question the world around them and the ever shifting, all powerful nature of the modern media landscape in all its guises. It is a subject that combines academic study with creative skills as students explore both contemporary and historical aspects of the media. Areas of focus include: television, music videos, video games, social media, newspapers, magazine, radio and advertising. If you have a passion for one or all of these areas, Media is the subject for you.
What will I learn?
- Issues, debates and theoretical approaches to media
- Analysis of media texts in television, music videos, video games, social media, newspapers, magazine, radio and advertising
- Coursework - Creating a cross-media product for an intended audience.
Where could this subject take me?
Media helps you to think critically about the world around you. There are a huge number of media-related degrees that students can go on to complete, including in journalism, film studies and production. The media industry has a wealth of job opportunities.
Further informaton
Read
Beginning Theory by Peter Barry
Watch
High quality series from the golden age of television such as: The Wire, The Sopranos and Breaking Bad. Great contemporary shows such Atlanta and Better Call Saul.
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