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Media Studies

at Rednock School, Dursley · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Media Studies will provides you with the opportunity to explore the exciting and varied world of the Media. Half of the course is practical and is designed to enable students to develop skills in a broad range of production techniques, from video and film making to photography and graphics. You will also study high tech industries such as video gaming and the impact technological convergence has had due to developments in internet speed and access. You do not have to have taken Media Studies at GCSE to study this subject at A Level.

What you need to get on

It is not a requirement that you should have studied Media Studies at GCSE in order to take an A Level course in the subject. It is more important that you have an enquiring mind and are interested in both traditional media modes such as film, television and radio and also the fast developing new media technologies such as broadband, satellite and DVD. It is vital that you have an enthusiasm to explore and research media texts and a willingness to work within groups for practical work. A minimum grade of a 5 or above in English at GCSE is also required to start this course.

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

  • Rednock School

    Rednock Drive, Dursley, GL11 4BY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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