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Media Studies

at Eaton Bank Academy, Congleton · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Media Studies is a practical, creative and forward-looking course that engages pupils in 21st Century media. Ultimately, pupils create their own media coursework portfolios and products using print, video and the web through focused market research, investigations into existing products and by planning and constructing their own. Pupils will also study how media companies create their work and how audiences respond. Here are some of the themes and activities you’ll take part in: • We’ll study a range of the techniques media companies use to produce their films, TV programmes and magazines. • By doing this, you’ll become a more literate media consumer and will be aware of how media companies target and influence their audiences. • You will learn how to research thoroughly and effectively, and the importance of organisation and the necessity to meet deadlines. • Creative thinking will be required when you design and plan the construction of your media portfolios. • Experimentation with a range of digital technology will quickly bring you up to speed with appropriate design and media IT packages with which you will be able to create impressive media products. • Group work and independent dedication will definitely play a major role in your success in A Level Media lessons. • You will also put together and practise your presentation skills as these formulate part of the assessment procedure. • Hard work, dedication and creativity will pay off as 50% of your marks come fro

What you need to get on

GCSE English Grade 6 or above

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

  • Eaton Bank Academy

    Jackson Road, CONGLETON, CW12 1NT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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