1. Media Studies is almost uniquely placed within the
Curriculum. It sits at a crossroads encompassing the
arts, social sciences and technology – a true
renaissance subject. As such, students undertaking
Media Studies are able to utilise subject skills from
every other discipline studied; it is one of the few
subjects with which students can actively engage
within a “real world” context. The Media is the vehicle
by which the human race intellectually navigates the
world and, as a global phenomenon, the Media has
become part of an ever-developing Global Culture and
Global Language. It is not just a subject but a way in
which we can learn about our world and about all
other subjects. There is no aspect of school and of life
in which a knowledge of Media is not a pre-requisite
for success.
Mr Scargill May 2010
3. Our expectations of you
You have an interest in The Media.
You are reasonably proficient in the use of computer
technology.
If you are lacking in any of the above, you are a fast learner.
You pay close attention to detailed instructions.
You are interested in technology and the Web.
You will commit yourself fully to study and practical work
outside of school hours and during study periods.
You have excellent attendance (at least 98%).
You will keep your school Inbox free as I will email useful
stuff to you on a regular basis.
4. My deal
The specification will be covered and you will be
thoroughly prepared for your assessment.
Work will be marked within 10 school days and
feedback will guide you to improvement.
There will be a weekly Media Surgery after school for
one hour.
The Media Department’s equipment will be available
during the school day under Mr Scargill’s supervision.
5. Head of Department:
Mr Scargill
Specialist Areas:
Media Theory
Video Games
Film Editing
Camerawork
Social Media
Web 2.o
6. Assistant Teacher:
Mrs Vincent
Specialist Areas:
TV Drama
Cultural Representation
Contemporary Media Issues
7. What you will study
G321: AS Coursework Portfolio (50%) of the grade.
Film Media
Preliminary exercise: Continuity task involving the filming and
editing of a character opening a door, crossing a room and
sitting down in a chair opposite another character, with whom
she/he then exchanges in a couple of lines of dialogue. This
task should demonstrate match on action, shot/reverse shot
and the 180-degree rule.
Main task: the titles and opening of a new fiction film, to last a
maximum of two minutes.
8. Coursework Assessment
Your research, planning and method will be recorded on a live
blog that the examiner will be given access to.
Your film will be presented to the examiner as a DVD.
11. What you will study
G322 Key Media Concepts
A two hour long examination in which you will:
Analyse an unseen 5 minute clip of a recent TV Drama.
12. What you will study
Institutions and Audiences: a one hour examination question.
The institution for 2012 / 13 is The Video Games Industry.
13. Don’t Panic!
Mr Scargill will be able to teach you to use any software
packages you need to use.
You are given ample time and support as well as
modern facilities upon which to create your
coursework.
It is hard work but it is also fun.
