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MEDIA STUDIES

ASTUDIAETHAU CYFRYNGAU

It has been argued that media in the 21st Century dominates our lives and that the media we consume is the basis for
our understanding of the world in which we live. Students will study all forms of Media - television, radio, newspapers,
magazines, film, the internet, videos, DVDs, CDs and computer games. Students will learn how texts are constructed,
representation, audience response and how to de-construct print and audio visual texts. It is not necessary for students
to have followed a course in GCSE Media Studies. Students who complete the AS specification will have acquired the
necessary practical and intellectual skills to progress to advanced level study in Media or apply their learning to a variety
of related subjects.

Year 12 - AS
AS Unit 1: Investigating the Media Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 24% of qualification.
The exam consists of three sections.
Section A: Selling Images – Advertising and Music Video. This section assesses knowledge and understanding of media
language, representation and audiences in relation to advertising or music video. There is one question based on unseen
print or audio-visual resource material.

Section B: News in the Online Age — This section assesses knowledge and understanding of media language,
representation, media industries and audiences. There is one two-part question requiring reference to the set news
products studied.
Section C: Film Industries – from Wales to Hollywood. This section assesses knowledge and understanding of media
language, media industries and audiences. There is one two-part question requiring reference to the set films studied.

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