AS/A2 Media Studies

Why do Media Studies?

Media Studies

The world of the media is the world we work and dream in. Wherever we turn, we are surrounded by all types of media and this subject questions what meaning these everyday experiences communicate to us. Media Studies focuses on how the media – television, film, advertising, radio, magazines, the Internet, music and the newspapers – affects the way we view the world. The media is the most powerful industry in the world and this course is both challenging and thought provoking. If you enjoy subjects that have both a theoretical and a practical side and involve high levels of creativity and analysis, you will enjoy Media Studies.

What will I study?

You will study a range of topics relating to different types of media. In AS Media Studies you will learn to understand film, television, print images, advertising and documentaries, how films and TV programmes are structured, how audiences are targeted and the way that different groups are represented in the media. In the second year, you will develop your understanding of certain critical perspectives relating to the media, with an emphasis on how the media is an increasingly powerful force in the world. In both years, you will spend time planning and making your own media product.

The extra stuff at RSFC

You will be working with first class facilities, technology and equipment, including a specialist editing/recording suite. In addition, there will be lots of opportunities for trips/visits to media centres, including some opportunities for trips abroad. There will also be lots of enrichment activities, including a film appreciation society and a film-making club.

What can I do with Media Studies after college?

You can go on to university to study for a degree in media, cultural studies, film and TV, advertising or a wide range of degree programmes related to media studies.

What do I need to do Media Studies?

You will need to meet the normal college entry criteria for AS/A2 courses.