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A Level Media Studies

at Christ The King Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Media Studies is a popular, modern, exciting and innovative course, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Students are encouraged to engage, challenge and explore the ways in which media texts have been produced, circulated, consumed and interpreted. A strong emphasis is placed on research and independent learning. Main areas of study: - Foundation Portfolio in Media - Students produce two paired artefacts from a series of briefs. - Key Media Concepts in TV Drama - This paper covers textual analysis and representation, alongside institutions and audiences. - Advanced Portfolio in Media - Students engage with contemporary media technologies to produce a media portfolio through a combination of two or more media. - Critical Perspectives in Media - This paper covers theoretical evaluation alongside a study of contemporary media issues.

What you need to get on

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How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Christ the King: St Mary's

    Chislehurst Road, Sidcup, DA14 6BE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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