1. The AS Media Studies course consists of two units - Unit G321 and Unit G322. 2. Unit G321 involves creating a short film through filming, editing, and a written analysis. Students film a scene and opening titles for a fiction film under two minutes. 3. Unit G322 focuses on key media concepts like representation, institutions, and audiences. The exam consists of analyzing a TV drama clip and writing about the relationships between a media industry and its audiences.

1. AS Media Studies

2. 1. Unit G321 – Foundation Portfolio in Media (50% of Total Mark) Coursework Preliminary Task – filming and editing Main Task – filming and editing & write up AS Media Studies is made up of 2 Units:

3. 2. Unit G322 –Key Media Concepts (50% of Total Mark) EXAM TWO sections: A and B TWO hour exam (includes ½ Hour Viewing Time) TWO Essays TV DRAMA Section A: Section B: Audiences & Institutions

8. Unit G322 – Key Media Concepts EXAM: SECTION A: TV Drama In this Unit you will learn techniques of how to analyse moving images and how to analyse representation In the exam you will be asked to write a detailed analysis of a 5 minute clip from a TV Drama. You will be asked to consider how representations are used to manipulate audiences and create meanings

9. Mise en Scene Camera angle, shot, movement, and position Editing Sound

11. Unit G322 – Key Media Concepts EXAM SECTION B: Institutions and Audiences - one of the following media industries is chosen for detailed study: • Film • Music • Newspapers • Radio • Magazines • Video Games

12. Unit G321 – Key Media Concepts SECTION B: Unit G322 – Key Media Concepts SECTION B: In the exam you will be asked to write about the relationships between the music industry, audiences and new media technologies. You will use individual case study research material to support your answers