Media Studies
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Year 12 | Advertising & Marketing; Newspapers | Music videos; Magazines; Television | Coursework |
| Skills | Analysis of Media Language & Representation; learning & applying Media Theories; knowledge & understanding of Audiences & Industry; print production skills | Analysis of Media Language & Representation; learning & applying Media Theories; knowledge & understanding of Audiences & Industry; audio-visual production skills. | Responding to a brief; practical production. |
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Assessment |
Advertising & Marketing; Newspapers | Advertising & Marketing; Newspapers; Music Videos; Magazines; Television | NEA submission |
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Year 13 | Magazines (historical); Television (non-English language product) | Video Games; Radio; Blogs; Online magazine | Revision; Exams |
| Skills | Analysis of Media Language & Representation; learning & applying Media Theories; knowledge & understanding of Audiences & Industry | Analysis of Media Language & Representation; learning & applying Media Theories; knowledge & understanding of Audiences & Industry | |
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Assessment |
Advertising & Marketing; Newspapers; Music Videos; Magazines; Television | Advertising & Marketing; Newspapers; Music Videos; Magazines; Television; Video Games, Radio; Blogs |
Entry Requirements
5 in GCSE English Language.
Exam Board
What three things should I do to further my independent learning of this subject?
1. Read (in print or online) two high-quality newspapers every week. Suggested: The Guardian (free app) and The Times (subscriber website access) or The Independent (subscriber website access) Tabloids don’t count!
2. Follow The Media Insider on YouTube.
3. Read/listen/watch around away from the mainstream. Try some independent films, niche magazines, foreign documentaries, spoken-word radio or podcasts…