Media Studies Course Overview at Ramsey Grammar School

Learners at Ramsey Grammar School in Year 9 can expect a comprehensive Media Studies course covering various media forms such as advertising, video games, newspapers, magazines, music videos, radio, websites, and social media. The course is assessed through exams and coursework, focusing on exploring media, understanding television and film, and practical media tasks. Success in this course requires an interest in media, advertising, cinema, and practical filmmaking. Expectations include independent learning, homework, organizational skills, and meeting deadlines. The school provides necessary equipment, and additional revision materials can be purchased. Home support in monitoring coursework production is beneficial for student success. For further advice, students can refer to web links, student voice resources, and school staff.

• Media Studies
• Ramsey Grammar School
• Course Overview
• Year 9
• Assessment

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1. Ramsey Grammar School Year 9 Options April 22nd2021

2. Media Studies WJEC Media Studies 3680QS

3. How is the course assessed There are 3 Units of study each comprising 33% of the grade: Unit 1 Exam: Exploring the Media Unit 2 Exam: Understanding Television and Film Unit 3 Coursework comprised of 3 written planning assignments and 1 practical Media coursework.

4. What is covered in the course Learners must study examples of media products from all of the following media forms: Advertising, video games and newspapers Magazines, music videos, radio, websites and social media. Hollywood and Foreign Cinema

5. Qualities needed for success, skills developed An interest in media, advertising, and cinema. An interest in practical film making and media production.

6. Expectations Independent learning Homework Organisational elements Keeping to deadlines attendance

7. Texts and additional resources All equipment is paid for by the school. Revision materials can be purchased to help study.

8. How can home support Monitoring production of coursework would be greatly beneficial for students.

9. Where to go for more advice Web links Student voice Members of staff