Summary of course content
Your creativity is at home with this course. Explore the impact of the media within a variety of cultures and how this influences social values. Learn to analyse and evaluate in a critical way and choose your favourite area: Radio, Advertising, Film, Music, etc.
Cambridge A2 Level Media Studies at Spark Generation examines the intricate relationships between media, society, and culture at an advanced level. Enhance your critical understanding of media’s role in shaping perceptions and engage with complex media theories.
Prepare for a future in media analysis and production today!
By studying this Cambridge International AS & A Level course candidates will:
- develop critical understanding of international media through engagement with media products and concepts
- develop critical understanding of international media through engagement with the creative application of practical skills
- explore production processes, technologies and contexts
- develop independence in research skills and their application
- enjoy and appreciate the media and its role in their daily lives
- appreciate and engage with a variety of global and local media texts
- explore the impact of the media within a variety of cultures and how this influences social values.
Skills and understanding common to all areas of study
- Media forms and media platforms.
- Case studies.
- The ability to apply practical skills creatively, the ability to analyse their own and published media products critically, research and evaluation skills and information management and project management skills.
- Knowledge and understanding relating to the key concepts of Language, Representation, Industry and Audience.
AS Level subject content
Candidates must study:
- Media texts
- Technical elements
- Media contexts
Candidates must study at least one media area specified below:
- Film
- Music
- Radio and podcasts
- Video games
A Level subject content
In addition to the above, candidates must study at least two of the following topics:
- Media regulation
- Postmodern media
- Power and the media
Candidates must also study:
- Media ecology
How the course is assessed
For Cambridge International AS Level Media Studies, candidates take two papers.
For Cambridge International A Level Media Studies, candidates take four papers.
Guided Learning Hours
We design Cambridge International AS & A Level syllabuses based on learners having about 180 guided learning hours for each Cambridge International AS Level and about 360 guided learning hours for a Cambridge International A Level. The number of hours a learner needs to achieve the qualification may vary according to local practice and their previous experience of the subject.
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Any special requirements
Candidates will need access to a digital camera and photo editing software – Adobe Photoshop is recommended. GIMP is a free open-source alternative if Adobe Photoshop is unavailable.
Required textbook
Course Code: 9607
IMPORTANT NOTE: Media Studies is available for study only, without possibility to be enrolled in exam for external candidates