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Sixth Form Sixth Form Course Guide English & Media

Sixth Form

English & Media

Courses Offered

A-Level English Literature B (AQA)

Course Summary

Study of texts within the chosen literary and cultural genres in the examined topic areas is enhanced by the study of critical theory in the non-exam assessment. Students can gain a solid understanding of how texts can be connected and how they can be interpreted in multiple ways so that students can arrive at their own interpretations and become confident autonomous readers. The specification encourages the exploration of texts in different ways:
• the study of texts within specific genres,
• the study of texts through engagement with a range of theoretical ideas.
 
What you will study:
Paper 1A: Literary genres: Aspects of tragedy Paper 2B: Texts and Genres: Elements of Political, Social Protest Writing (40%). Key Texts: Othello, poetry of John Keats, Death of A Salesman, The Kite Runner, A Doll’s House, William Blake
 
Skills you will gain:
Ability to express yourself clearly and fluently, orally and in writing, problem solving and analytical skills, time management, presentation skills, team working.
 
Career Paths:
Publishing, Editing, Copy Writer, Social Media manager, Lawyer / Solicitor / Barrister, Teacher/lecturer, Journalist.
 
Please note: English Literature is a highly regarded A level that can take you on almost any course of study. It is an obvious choice for English degree courses but is also an excellent option for those considering arts and humanities subjects, languages, business and law. It is not a creative writing course. Complementary subjects include History, Sociology, English Literature and Media Studies
 

Assessment Method

Paper 1A: Literary genres: Aspects of tragedy (40%) Paper 2A: Texts and Genres: Elements of Crime Writing (40%). Coursework (non-exam Assessment): Two 1500 word essay on Literary Criticism - Marxism and Feminism (20%).
 

Entry Requirements

GCSE English Literature Grade 6 and GCSE English Language Grade 6

General Requirements
  • 5 GCSE/i GCSE/WJEC (Welsh GCSE) qualifications with minimum grade 6.0
A-Level Film Studies (Eduqas)

Course Summary

You will study the key elements of film form including cinematography, mise en scène, editing, sound and performance. You will also study the contexts of your chosen films and what was happening when the film was made. What can the film tell us about history and society at that time? You will study the films in terms of the representations they present or challenge. At AS students study the specialist film areas of Spectatorship & Narrative. At A Level you will engage in the study of Ideology, the Auteur and Critical Debates surrounding Film.
 
Topic areas
Hollywood 1930-1990
American Independent Film
British film
European Film Film
Production Global Film
Documentary
Silent Film
Experimental Film
Short Film
 
What skills will I develop?
Studying Film enables you to see the world in a different light and develop a wide range of transferable skills for further education, work and life:
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Film Analysis
Textual Analysis Communication
Research skills Literacy
Technical competencies (i.e. film editing)
Students of Film Studies are the students of the future, gaining the skills needed to develop successful careers and great academic minds.
 
Career Paths
Film is one of the most relevant subjects today. Did you know that every nine days, as much moving image is uploaded to YouTube as the BBC has broadcast in its entire history? Employment in the screen industries has grown by over 20% since 2009 and will substantially outpace the economy wide increase of 3% if the skills shortages in this area are fulfilled.
Career paths for students of Film may, of course, include practical avenues such as Film-Making, Directing, Producing and Editing but a qualification in Film Studies also allows you to move into more theoretical pathways such as Film Criticism, Journalism, Teaching and Education.
 
Please note, complementary subjects include Sociology, Psychology and English Literature.
 

Assessment Method

Examinations Component 1: Varieties of Film (35%) Component 2: Global Film-Making Perspectives (35%) Coursework Component 3: Production (Short film or screen play)
 

Entry Requirements

 
General Requirements
  • 5 GCSE/i GCSE/WJEC (Welsh GCSE) qualifications with minimum grade 6.0
Specific Requirements
  • English 5
 
 
A-Level Media Studies (OCR)

Course Summary

Media Studies could be considered one of the most relevant subjects for anyone to study in the modern context. It covers all areas of the media, which have increasing influence over every aspect of contemporary life. The ability to decode messages in advertising, news or film, an understanding of how social media can be beneficial to an industry, or the artistic ability to create an interesting and imaginative music video are all amongst the many skills fostered through the study of this subject.
 
What you will study:
Component 01, Media Messages: The study of news, media language and representation. Students will explore language and representation through an analysis of magazines, advertising and music videos.
Component 02, Evolving Media: The relationship between audiences and institutions through the study of radio, video games and the film industry. An in-depth study of the evolving, global nature of television.
Component 03, Making Media (Coursework): A cross-media project focussed on either magazines or music videos. Students will undertake research into both the print or moving image content of their chosen area, along with any online or social media content.
 
Skills you will gain:
Students will gain knowledge of all aspects of media from newspapers through to video games. They will be able to deconstruct media texts of any type and have the necessary knowledge and skills to create professional standard media texts of their own.
 
Career Paths:
Journalist, Cameraman, Film Critic, Advertising & Marketing Creatives, Music Video Director, Policy Advisor.
 
Please note: Recently we have taken students on trips to the BFI and the D&AD Advertising Festival. Some students have enrolled in a scheme called Future Creatives, working with advertising and marketing professionals. There is no analysis of film content in this specification. Complementary subjects include Sociology, Psychology and English Literature.
 

Assessment Method

Two x 2 hour exams: 70% of final grade combined. Coursework: 30% of final grade.

Entry Requirements

GCSE English Grade 5
General Requirements
  • 5 GCSE/i GCSE/WJEC (Welsh GCSE) qualifications with minimum grade 6.0
Specific Requirements
  • English 5
 
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