Teacher in Charge: T. McArdle.
Recommended Prior LearningPre- Requisites : 10 credits from L2 Media/L2 English or HoD approval
Course Highlights: Media studies is about the active exploration, analysis, creation, and enjoyment of the media and its products. It examines the dynamic role of the media in society, how the media constructs messages about individuals, communities, and cultures and how media products are produced, controlled, and distributed.
Through Media Studies students gain the knowledge and skills to conceive, plan, design and make media products that engage audiences.
The Media Studies course focuses on all aspects of Media, script writing, film theory, media design and production. There is also an external Genre study exam.
Vocational Pathways: Different aspects of the Media Industry. This is a language rich subject which is useful when attending University.
This course can lead to: Advertising, film and media industry.
For more information, please see Teachers in Charge of Media, Mr McArdle or Miss Maber.