Monday, 1 October 2012

Course Introduction

The AS Level is both a ‘stand-alone’ qualification and also the first half of the corresponding A Level in Media Studies.

 

The AS Level (from September 2008) is made up of two units: G321 and G322.

 
 
G321:
 
Foundation Portfolio in Media

This is a coursework unit where candidates produce a media artefact from a series of briefs. This process involves progression from a pre-production, preliminary exercise to a more fully realised piece. The briefs offered are: print, video, audio and website. Candidates present their research and planning in either paper-based or digital format and do an evaluation in digital format, based on seven required prompt questions. This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated.
G322:
 
Key Media Concepts (TV Drama)
 
This paper covers the two areas of Textual Analysis and Representation alongside Institutions and Audiences. In Section A, candidates answer questions on an unseen moving image extract that is then linked to some aspect of the representation within the sequence. In Section B, candidates study a specific media industry from a choice of: film, music, newspapers, radio, magazines or video games. This unit is externally examined.
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  1. J.L.Ohlsson4 October 2012 at 23:51

    Here are a few notes on the introduction you had on Monday...

    Unit G322
    ... has 2 parts:

    Part 1: Textual Analysis and Representation
    Part 2: Case Study: Audiences and Institutions

    Claire Hatton: Part 1(Tues)
    Jenny Ohlsson: Part 2 (Mon & Fri)

    Folders...
    Folder 1: Paper
    In this folder you will need to file the following:
    Lesson notes
    Media research, including press cuttings
    Any photocopies your teachers pass to you
    Written assignments
    Your folder should be divided into 4 main sections 
    T.V. Drama
    Case Study
    Media Research
    Practical

    You will be expected to take notes and keep a record of your research and your notes other students’ research.

    Folder 2: Electronic
    In this ‘folder’ you will need to file the following: 
    Practical research – this will include websites, images, music etc.
    Practical evaluation
    Lesson notes and material given to you electronically

    You will also need to be following the blogs of your tutors and actively creating your own group blogs during the course of the year.

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  2. J.L.Ohlsson4 October 2012 at 23:52

    You may also find this info very useful...

    To be a successful media student, you should constantly be reading a wide range of texts be it film, adverts, magazines, TV and applying the principles of media analysis. 
    In addition, check out the following websites and programmes:

    INTERNET

    www.mediaedu.co.uk
    www.longroadmedia.com
    www.mediaknowall.com
    www.allisonmedia.net

    RADIO

    Front Row and The Media Programme on Radio 4

    TV

    Sky Arts
    Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe and Newswipe on BBC4
    You Have Been Watching – Channel 4
    The Culture Show – BBC2
    Imagine – BBC1

    PRINT
    The Guardian on a Monday and Friday
    OCR Media Studies handbook AS – find in the library or study room.

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