Media Studies

The media is one of the biggest influences in modern society and means that developing a good understanding of the way we, the audience, are manipulated is increasingly important. Whilst studying any level of media course students will be expected to demonstrate analytical skills, research techniques, effective use of production technology and the ability to express an argument. As a result, Media Studies students become highly employable as they gain a wide range of transferable skills. Team work is critical to any media production and students find they develop the ability to become critical friends as they work towards producing a range of media texts.

Key Stage 4

Equivalent to four GCSEs, the BTEC First Diploma in Media Studies is coursework based. Over two years students complete seven units, three of which are core units and four specialist units. Three units will be completed during year 10 to achieve the BTEC First Certificate (equivalent to two GCSEs) and the remaining four units will be in year 11 to complete the First Diploma.

The Core Units:

Introduction to Media Industries
Research Techniques
Introduction to Media Audiences and Products

The Specialist Units:

Video Production
Print Production
Advertising Production
Media Production Project

Key Stage 5

Equivalent to three A levels, the BTEC National Diploma in Media Production (Television and Film) is coursework based. Over two years students complete eighteen units, five of which are core units, two are mandatory units for the television and film option and eleven are specialist units.

The Core units: