Media Studies Level 3

Course Code: ASC126
Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

Become knowledgeable in all areas of media studies, equipping yourself with the skills to pursue a career in the fast-paced media industry!

Learn about the importance of media within today’s society, and how it plays a vital role in other sectors such as the government, education institutes, corporate businesses and charities.
Explore how the media operates, and how it handles public scrutiny for warping and distorting information to cause propaganda.
Discover the different types of media such as TV, film, print and new media, which include the internet and viral emailing.

Course Content

Module 1: What is Media?
Module 2: Advertising
Module 3: Broadcast TV
Module 4: Film
Module 5: Practical Production Piece (or extended essay)
Module 6: Representation- A Theoretical Perspective
Module 7: Genre- An Institutional and Theoretical Perspective
Module 8: News
Module 9: New Media
Module 10: Extended Essay

Assessment

This assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The Media Studies course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and there are no time limits on this course.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards