The document discusses several key aspects of studying media including the industries that compose media, expectations for an A-Level media course, what makes a good media studies student, and details about the coursework component. It outlines that the coursework is worth 50% of the grade, involves creating two linked media productions across different platforms plus a 1500 word evaluation, and emphasizes the expectations for independent and autonomous work.

1. What is the Media? In the strictest meaning of the work, a Medium is a channel of communication. Media is the plural of Medium, and simply refers to more than onechannel of communication. The Media also refers to the industries which produce media products such as newspapers, films, the internet, television and computer games.

2. What is the Media? The Media includes the following industries : Print and Electronic Publishing (newspapers, comics, magazines) Moving Image (television, film, video) Radio New Media (web based technology) Advertising and Marketing Music News

3. My Expectations of A Level Media. I have very high expectations. Your Media Work MUST look professional at all times. I expect all work to be handed in on time. Listening to one another!Everyone in this class has a right to an opinion, and everyone respects one another. A high level of motivation and enthusiasm. You chose this subject! Taking part in extra-curricular media activities – showing an initative for your future. (Film Club and Media Club….Coming soon).

4. What makes a good Media Studies Student? Creative, artistic, imaginative – good written skills and art skills are a must! You love television, film and popular culture – what’s hot and what’s not. Please watch more television, films, adverts! You love to discuss new game-shows, sitcoms, video games – then discuss their appeal. You read lots of different magazines and newspapers regularly. You watch award shows like the Soap Awards or Oscars. You’re interested in trends in society. You want to design storyboards, new newspapers, film and edit movie trailers. You might want to work in the media in the future or study this at college or university. YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE HIGH GRADES – YOU MEET DEADLINES.

5. AQA A LEVEL MEDIA STUDIES MEST 2 – COURSEWORK, CREATING MEDIA. This Unit is worth 50% of the course. (80 marks).

6. MEST 2 CREATING MEDIA TASK: You will be given externally set production briefs. You will create two linked production pieces taken from two of the three media platforms (Broadcasting, Print, E-Media) plus a 1500 word evaluation.

7. Example of Production Brief:

8. You must submit to the exam board: Pre-production work Production Work – (You create two media productions from broadcasting, print or e-media). Evaluation – 1500 words

9. Schedule for MEST2 Pre-production and Rationale Presentations: Completed by the end of Christmas Term. Production Pieces Completed before the Easter Holidays Evaluation Completed before May Deadline

10. Grouping Issues If a candidate decides to work in a group for one of the tasks, the second task must be completed individually by the candidate. Group Numbers: Filming – No more than 4 people. Print/E-Media – No more than 2 people. If you work in a group, you must be able to provide evidence of the work you have contributed. It will be noted if you are not pulling your weight and can dramatically reduce your marks!

11. More Grouping Decide carefully who you want to work with….. You can work individually on both tasks if you wish. But make sure you are organised and have enough time to complete both tasks. All research and evaluations must be completed individually.

13. High Expectations I expect individual, independent and autonomous learning. You need to take responsibility for researching, producing and evaluating your work. My role is to advise and facilitate – not tell you what to do.

14. Investigation Briefs These must be handed back by Wednesday 21st September I will then be able to offer advice and feedback about which tasks may be suitable for you.

15. The Key Concepts in Media Studies Institution Media Language Representation Audience Ideology Task: In pairs you have 20 minutes to investigate the definition of the word you are given and provide examples of how these are linked to the media.