Media Studies at Calder High School
Course description
Exam Board OCR
Course content
AS
G321: Foundation Portfolio in Media
This is a coursework unit where candidates produce two paired media artefacts from a series of briefs. This process involves progression from a pre-production, preliminary exercise to a more fully realised piece. The briefs offered are: print, video, audio and website. This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated.
G322: Key Media Concepts (TV Drama)
or
G323: Key Media Concepts (Radio Drama)
A2
G324: Advanced Portfolio in Media
G325: Critical Perspectives in Media
Entry requirements
A Grade C or above in GCSE Media Studies, or other relevant experience (please speak to the Head of Media).
A GCSE Grade C or above in English or English Literature
Be sufficiently self-motivated and keen to improve their critical reading skills
Future opportunities
Higher Education
Media
Media Theory & Production
Employment Fields
Business (all areas/types)
Education
Media
Recruitment
Radio
Television
Journalism
How to apply
If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Calder High School directly.
