This document provides an overview and introduction to the A-Level Media and Film Studies and OCR Nation Level 2 Media courses offered at City of Ely Sixth Form College. It outlines the units covered in each course, including practical production work and exam units focusing on topics like representations in media and film. Requirements for each course are a Grade C or above in English or Media for A-Level Media and a Grade B in English Literature or Media for Film Studies. Studying media is recommended given its pervasive influence in modern society and importance in employment and shaping social and cultural views.

1. A-Level Media and Film Studies Introducing…

2. A-Level Media and Film Studies Welcome to Media and Film Studies at City of Ely Sixth Form College We hope tonight will give you a taster of what our courses in Media and Film can offer Please don’t hesitate to speak to myself (Mr French) or our student representatives (Cat and Emma) about any questions you may have

3. Why study the Media? The media can influence almost every part of your life as a student The media is ubiquitous and unavoidable in contemporary society, it is all around us As students in a modern world, you bring your own experiences of the media to the subject

4. A few more reasons to study the Media … The economic, social and cultural importance of the media is there for all to see. The media: Generates employment and profit Provides us with information about political processes Offers us ideas, images and representations that shape our view of reality Influences our social lives: arguably, the media has replaced traditional institutions such as the family, the church and the school

5. In essence, the Media is something that must be studied to be fully appreciated and understood. So, what will you be studying?

6. Media Studies : AS Units The following units will be taken in your first year: Induction Unit: Basics of theory and practical work Production Portfolio: Practical work creating a music magazine, working with Desktop Publishing Exam Units: Representations of gender, age and ethnicity in television drama The production, marketing and distribution of video games

7. Media Studies: A2 Units The second year will consist of: Advanced Practical Production on Viral Marketing. You will create a marketing campaign for a new film, producing a website design and new film trailer Exam Unit: Analysis of the Representation of ‘British’ in film and television. This will focus on both traditional and contemporary texts

8. Entry requirements: A Level Media Grade C or above in either GCSE English or Media Studies. IT skills are essential for practical work

9. A-Level in Film Studies The perfect companion to Media Studies AS/A Level The course takes a predominately academic and theoretical perspective, with some opportunity for practical work to consolidate understanding Practical tasks will be inspired by the great directors of cinematic history

10. Film Studies: AS Units Students will become familiar with the ‘language of film’, focusing on the construction of works of cinema and the impact upon the audience. Assessment is in the form of an essay and a practical task: shooting and editing a short film sequence Exam Unit: Comparing the representation of crime in British and American Cinema

11. Film Studies: A2 units Students will have the opportunity to produce a research project, focusing on a film of their choice Exam Units: Exploration of urban conflict in World Cinema The emotional impact of film and cinema Critical perspective study of a film chosen by the exam board

12. Entry requirements: Film Studies Students should either have a Grade B in English Literature or Grade B in Media Studies at GCSE Level An interest in film is highly recommended

13. OCR Nation Level 2 Media This is a one year course we offer as part of our Media education at Ely The course is made up of 6 units At the end of the course you will gain a Pass, Merit or Distinction The qualifications are designed to recognise candidates' skills, knowledge and understanding of the media sector. Suitable for pre- and post-16 candidates, they provide a high quality, industry-recognised qualification.

14. Remember… You cannot run, hide or escape from the Media As the old proverb goes, ‘If you can’t beat them, join them.’ Come and be a part of Media Studies at Ely… you wont regret it!