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Media C-Tech (OCR)
Head of Department:
Mrs H Sabin
Teaching Staff:
Mrs H Sabin
Mrs S Moroney
Overview
Media is relevant to everyone’s life: our world is saturated by
TV, film, advertising, news etc, as the media arguably play an
increasingly influential role in society. On this course, we learn
the practical skills of media production and also investigate
social and ethical issues such as the representation of gender,
the myths created by advertising, and the influence of social
media in political news.
Equivalent to one A Level, this programme of study combines
critical analysis, creativity and digital media production.
Students learn a range of creative and technical skills
including photography, scriptwriting, layout, storyboarding,
videography and editing. There is a focus on industry equivalent
standards, and students are encouraged to view their work
from professional perspectives. The course is made up of six
equal units, all of which are assessed internally as extended
coursework projects.
Modules
Unit 1: Analysis of Media
Products & Audiences
(film industry focus)
Unit 11: Scriptwriting
(TV & film focus)
Unit 16: Planning &
Pitching (advertising
campaigns)
Unit 17: Produce an Audio-
Visual Product (short film
or music video)
Unit 18: Produce Audio-
Visual Advertising
(commercial products)
Unit 23: Media Exhibitions
& Events
Expectations
Students will need to work
well in groups and manage
their own workload and
deadlines with a high
degree of independence
– this is 100% coursework,
with no final external exams.
As the course has a large
practical element, students
will be expected to develop
their technical and creative
skills beyond class time.
Future Pathways
Students often go on to
study Media, TV or Film
at university, but the skills
developed in the course
also lend themselves well
to courses or careers based
in marketing & sales, PR,
advertising, journalism,
web design, photography,
business development, and
many more.
Key Skills
Textual analysis, research,
concept visualisation,
product development,
presenting and pitching;
also, photography, editing,
using Digital SLR cameras
and creative design software.
Recommended Entry
Requirements
Achieved or working
towards Grade 4 at GCSE
English Language.
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