This document provides an overview of an AS Media Studies course. It discusses key concepts like media, representation, and genres. It outlines that students will study textual analysis and audience representation. Assessment includes a 2.5 hour exam and coursework involving pre-production, production, and reflective report. Exam topics cover unseen text analysis and representations/audiences. Coursework consists of pre-production, production, and reflective report tasks that can involve groups of up to 3 students. The document advises students to consume diverse media, keep up with news, and observe representations to help their learning in the course.