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Digital Media CTech (OCR)
Head of Department:
Mr J Johnson
Teaching Staff:
J Johnson Mr C Beer Mr G Vernon
Modules
Unit 1: Media Products & Audiences (Exam: 2hrs, 25%)
Unit 2: Pre-Production & Planning (Exam: 2hrs, 25%)
Unit 3: Create a Media Product (Coursework: 15%)
Unit 20: Advertising Media (Coursework: 15%)
Unit 21: Plan and Deliver a Pitch for a Media Product (Coursework: 10%)
Unit 22: Scripting for Media products (Coursework: 10%)
Overview
The course is made up of six units: two examined units and four internally assessed units of coursework. Equivalent to one A Level, all the coursework elements lean heavily on creative thinking, as well as making links to different areas of the media industry.
Expectations
Students must be prepared to develop a critical eye when looking at TV, films, music, social media and computer gaming. As the course is largely creative, students will also be expected to create their own media products and understand the different roles they could undertake in industry.
Future Pathways
Students often go on to read Media or related courses at university, but the skills in the course lend themselves well to courses or careers based in marketing & sales, photography, journalism, advertising, television and many more.
Key Skills
Students will develop core analysis and evaluative skills, as well as undertaking research, presenting and pitching. They will also develop their skills using iPads, Digital SLRs and editing software.
Recommended Entry Requirements
Achieved or working towards Grade 4 at GCSE English Language.
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