A level Media is an exciting course, ideal for creative students with an interest in digital media. You will study a range of different forms of media in an academic and practical context. The course is designed to widen your intellectual horizons through the analysis of both global and historical media. You will develop your ability to think critically; analysing media from different perspectives.
You will learn practical media production skills across the different forms of media, producing a portfolio of media products. You will be able to inject your own ideas and style into your work. Using industry standard tools and software, you will learn to produce work to a brief, completing a project in a rigorous manner. This is ideal preparation for those looking to work in the industry.
The combination of theoretical study and practical work will inspire you to learn beyond the confines of the classroom, into higher education, the workplace and beyond.
Two externally assessed exams (70%)
Practical project internally assessed (30%)
OCR
Minimum grade 5 in GCSE English
This A level would lead directly into subject related university courses and careers, and indirectly into a wide range of higher education courses and career choices.
- BSc (Hons) Film & Television
- BA (Hons) Digital Film Production
- Careers in TV/Film creation e.g. Producer
- Careers in Digital Media e.g. Video Editor
