Media is quickly becoming more relevant within the job market, as social media and digital marketing become utilised more. This course is for any student who enjoys creative tasks, critical thinking and debating. The course focuses on the impact that the media can have, and the social, cultural, political and historical contexts in which media texts are produced.
The department has written its own schemes of learning to cover a wide range of physical and human geography topics, incorporating skills to help boys interpret a variety of environments.
Year 8
Covered in English lessons during the summer term with a focus on film analysis
Year 10
Media language and representation within;
- film posters
- print adverts
- newspaper front covers
- magazine front covers
- Production of controlled assessment (30% of GCSE)
Year 11
Industry and audience within the;
- computer game industry
- radio industry
- newspaper industry
- film industry
Media language, representation, Industry and audience within;
- television sitcoms
- music videos
- social media and websites to promote music artists
Further information: EDUQAS (WJEC Welsh Board) GCSE Media Studies
Year 12
Media language and representation within;
- print adverts
- film posters
- charity adverts
- newspaper front covers
- music videos
- production of controlled assessment (30% of A-Level)
Year 13
Industry and audience within;
- film industry
- computer game industry
- radio industry
- advertising industry
- newspaper industry
Media language and representation, Industry and audience within;
- television dramas
- magazine industry
- social media influencers and online magazines
Further information: EDUQAS (WJEC Welsh Board) A-Level Media Studies