Department Staff

• Emma Ashton - Teacher of Media
• Sarah Felton - Teacher of Media
• Catherine Lewis - Teacher of Media

About Media Studies

Mascalls School offers Media Studies at KS4 and KS5. The courses combine independent coursework and research projects with close textual analysis and the study and evaluation of key media issues and debates. Both GCSE and A Level courses are very popular and are compatible with a diverse range of subjects. The course is equally balanced in the way pupils are assessed with 50% of the final mark being derived from coursework and 50% from examination.

Key Stage 4

At GCSE students follow the AQA Media Studies course which is a balance between Media theory and practical work, including manipulating images, filming, and editing. Students will have to acquire a new range of vocabulary before beginning to appreciate and analyse pieces from both the music industry and the moving image industry.

Key Stage 5

At AS and A2 Level students follow the OCR Media Studies specification (AS -3860, A2 - 7860).

AS Media Studies - Units Studied:

• Foundation Production (Coursework)
• Textual Analysis (Action Films / Magazines)
• Case Study : Audiences and Institutions (New Media Technologies)

A2 Media Studies - Units Studied:

• Advanced Production (Coursework)
• Critical Research (Independent research project)
• Media Issues and Debates (Essay Paper : Film, Broadcast, Print)

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