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This document provides an overview of the AQA Media Studies AS course specification. It outlines the key topics students will study, including investigating contemporary media texts and platforms. The course consists of two exam modules and one coursework module. Students will analyze media texts from broadcasting, print, and online platforms and will complete practical coursework using different production technologies. Independent study is emphasized as an important part of success in this subject.

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AS L1 Intro v2

This document provides an overview of the AQA Media Studies AS course specification. It outlines the key topics students will study, including investigating contemporary media texts and platforms. The course consists of two exam modules and one coursework module. Students will analyze media texts from broadcasting, print, and online platforms and will complete practical coursework using different production technologies. Independent study is emphasized as an important part of success in this subject.

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AQA Specification (2570)

AQA Media Studies AS


MEST 1 – Investigating the Media

Adapted using existing AQA Resources, Web Resources, Nelson


Thormes and own knowledge and original resources
 TASK:
 Please write on the post-it note provided your
main reason/s for choosing Media Studies AS.

 Place your note on the board at the front of the


room.

Class discussion of comments/


reasons
 Inthis course you will be studying media texts
that are part of the contemporary media
landscape.
landscape

 In pairs, discuss and write down what you think each of


these terms refer to:
 Mediatexts (include examples)
 Contemporary media landscape

Be ready to feedback in 2 minutes.


 In Media Studies platforms are the
technological means by which the media
communicate with an audience.
audience The 3
platforms you will be studying are:
1. Broadcasting – TV and radio (factual & fictional),
films, advertisements, trailers and other a/v
promotional material.
2. Print – newspapers, magazines, advertising &
marketing texts.
3. E-media – websites, blogs, podcasts; advertising &
promotional material; radio, TV, music & film
downloads; games and emerging forms.
 3 modules (2 exams & 1  2 modules (1 exam and 1
coursework module) coursework module)

 Coursework worth 40%  MEST1 – mix of unseen stimulus


and questions on cross-media
 2 examinations – MED 1 an topics (case studies)
unseen text and MED2
questions on topic areas  Coursework worth 50%
 Internally set production linked  MEST 2 – 2 practical pieces
to MED2 from: Film & Broadcast (using different platform
Fiction, Documentary, technologies) with evaluation.
Advertising & Marketing & British Externally set briefs designed to
Newspapers. be more reflective of real media.

NEW SPECIFICATION
OLD SPECIFICATION
 Independent study is key to success in Media Studies. You will not do
well in this subject if you do not stay informed about the contemporary
media landscape.

 Have an open mind....and if you want to challenge a viewpoint please


do. Media Studies is all about different people’s perspectives and
interpretations...it is one of the things which make it such an enjoyable
whilst challenging subject! (Just remember to stay respectful of other’s
views)
 Subscribe to www.mediaguardian.co.uk for the briefing (you can
receive daily or weekly email alerts) with top news stories from across
all media.

 Use the http://mediamacguffin.blogspot.com/ as directed by your


teachers.
 Consider the two technologies for the different media
platforms you will be using for your Unit 2: Creating Media
(coursework: worth 50% of your AS grade) and practice using
the equipment:
 Broadcast – iMovie/Adobe Premiere
 E-media – iWeb/Adobe Dreamweaver

 You will be given advice and guidance on how to use these


programmes but there is nothing like having a go on your own
and practising. The more familiar you are with the technology
the more professional the finish of your practical production.
Please be aware that in such a rapidly changing and
developing media environment the standards each year
get higher and higher! It is becoming easier to obtain
professional results with programmes and technology which
are becoming increasingly available and accessible to a mass
market.
 Maintain a comprehensive set of notes and file all handouts
etc in order. (These will be checked and marked frequently
and will form part of your assessment on this course).

 Complete all homework and coursework tasks to the best of


your ability and to the deadlines set.

 Don’tjust be a passive media consumer! Be an active


audience member....question what you are receiving at all
times.
 I am not only a teacher who truly enjoys their subject but I have a wide
range of experience in the media having worked extensively in Radio,
Television, Advertising and Film.
 Look me up on IMDB if you haven’t already done so.

 A subject that is truly what you make of it...your enjoyment and success is
only limited by your imagination and input both as an individual and a class
member
Radio
Newspapers TV Internet

Magazines
Cinema
? Gaming/ Mobile /
Internet/ Music
 How much time did you spend
consuming each media text?
 Consider for a moment....what was the
purpose of using each form?
*

 Entertainment

 Information

 Communication (with others)


?

*audiences use media texts for certain purposes

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