5 A*-C/ 9-4 / D*-P GCSEs or equivalent, including at least a grade B / M / 6 in ICT or Media. Grade 4 in English Language or Maths.  Attendance of 90% and above.

 

Year 12

Unit 1 - Media Representations

(Exam 90 GLH – 2 hours, 2 retakes, January & June, out of 80 marks)

A - Media messages

B - Understanding media messages

C - Stylistic codes

D - Effects of media messages

Unit 4 - Pre Production Portfolio

A: Understand the requirements of pre-production of a digital media product

Assignment 1: Pre-production requirements

4/A.D1, 4/A.M1, 4/A.M2, 4/A.P1, 4/A.P2

B: Carry out pre-production for a digital media product

C: Produce a pre-production portfolio for a creative media Production

D: Review pre-production of a digital media product

Assignment 2: The pre-production process.

4/BC.D2, 4/B.M3, 4/C.M4, 4/B.P3, 4/B.P4, 4/C.P5, 4/D.D3, 4/D.M5, 4/D.P6

Unit 6 - Media Campaigns

A: Understand the purpose and features of media campaigns

B: Develop a cross-platform media campaign

Assignment 1: Planning a Media Campaign

6/A.D1, 6/A.M1, 6/A.M2, 6/A.P1, 6/A.P2, 6/B.D2, 6/B.M3, 6/B.M4, 6/B.P3, 6/B.P4

C: Produce a cross-platform media campaign

D: Review a cross-platform media campaign

Assignment 2: Producing a Media Campaign

6/C.D3,6/C.M5, 6/C.P4, 6/D.D4, 6/D.M6, 6/D.P6, 6/D.P7

Unit 8 - Responding to a Commission

(External Assessment)

(Exam 120 GLH – 5 hours, 2 retakes, January & June, out of 75 marks)

A - Rationale for ideas in response to a commission

B - Developing a response to a commission

C - Operational considerations of the proposal

D - Presentation of creative ideas

Year 13

Unit 14 - Digital Magazine Production

A: Understand the considerations, codes and conventions of a specific genre of magazine for print and digital platforms

Assignment 1: Codes and Conventions of Digital Magazines

14/A.D1, 14/A.M1, 14/A.M2, 14/A.P1, 14/A.P2

B: Develop materials for magazine production

C: Produce magazine layouts in the codes and conventions of a genre

Assignment 2: Producing Magazine Layouts

14/B.D2, 14/B.M3, 14/B.M4, 14/B.P3, 14/B.P4, 14/B.P5, 14/C.D3, 14/C.M5, 14/C.P6, 14/C.P7

Unit 15 - Advertising Production

A: Understand the codes and conventions of advertising production

Assignment 1: Guide to the Codes and Conventions of Advertising

15/A.D1, 15/A.M1, 15/A.P1, 15/A.P2, 15/A.P3

B Prepare material for an advertising production

C Produce an advertisement for a specific digital media sector

Assignment 2: Solstice Energy Drink

15/B.D2, 15/B.M2, 15/B.M3, 15/B.P4, 15/B.P5, 15/C.D3, 15/C.M4, 15/C.P6

Assessment

This qualification is assessed by completing written exams and coursework projects.  It is the equivalent to 1.5 A-levels which means you can choose whether to go into employment, continue on to university or become an Advanced Apprentice.

Students can expect to explore topics such as media representation, target audiences, getting a job in their chosen field and the structure of the industry. You will develop a range of personal qualities and attributes essential for success in higher education and employment.