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MEDIA DEPARTMENT

A-LEVEL COURSE OVERVIEW


BISHOP CHALLONER FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS

CONTENT OVERVIEW ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW


Section A: Analysing Media Language and Representations
You will learn to analyse media language, considering how
elements of media texts incorporate viewpoints and
ideologies. You will consider factors that influence Component 1:
representations and will explore representations of events, Media Products,
issues, people, and social groups in the media. You will learn Industries, and 35% of total A level
how to assess media language and representation in relation Audiences
to advertising, marketing, music video, and newspapers.
Texts studied include: Beyonce’s Formation music video; Written examination
Vance Joy’s Riptide; and Wateraid charity adverts.
2 hours 15 minutes
Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences
You will develop knowledge and understanding of the Written paper
significance of ownership and funding, the role of regulation
in global production and distribution, the impact of digitally
convergent platforms, and the effect of individual producers
on media industries. In addition, you will consider the
targeting of mass and niche audiences, the categorisation of
audiences, as well as the ways audiences use and respond to
the media. You will study a range of media industries
including: advertising, marketing, film, newspapers, radio,
and video games.
Texts studied include: Black Panther (2018); I, Daniel Blake
(2016); and Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation.

Section A: Television in the Global Age


Television today is a global industry. The international
popularity of genres like Nordic noir, the global reach of
broadcasters like HBO, and the growing number of Component 2:
international co-productions reflect the increasingly Media Forms and
transnational outlook of TV in the global age. You will carry Products in Depth
out an in-depth study of two TV programmes from different
social and cultural contexts, exploring the dynamics that 35% of total A level
shape production, distribution, and circulation. 2 hours 30 minutes
Texts studied are Humans (UK, 2015) and The Returned
(France, 2012) Written paper

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Examination board: eduqas.co.uk
MEDIA DEPARTMENT
A-LEVEL COURSE OVERVIEW
BISHOP CHALLONER FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
Section B: Magazines – Mainstream and Alternative Media
The magazine industry in the UK is a highly challenging
media environment, with 1000s of titles competing for
readers and market space. You will study two magazines,
developing an understanding of the contextual factors that
shape their production, distribution, circulation, and
consumption, as well as issues such as the representations
they offer.
Texts studied are Vogue and The Big Issue.

Section C: Media in the Online Age


In a world increasingly dominated by digital technology,
online, social and participatory media have become an
integral part of the media landscape. Through an in-depth
study you will explore the role played by blogs and websites
in the media today.
Texts studied are Pointless Blog and DesiMag.

Learners will create a cross-media product in response to a Component 3: Cross-


set brief. There will be opportunities to develop a range of Media Production
production skills including: photography; lighting techniques; 30% of total A level
Photoshop editing; InDesign; Final Cut; and Garageband. The
current Year 13 students are creating a music video and Non-exam
accompanying music magazine to promote the artist. assessment

Visit us at challonermedia.weebly.com
Examination board: eduqas.co.uk

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