Introduction to AS Media Studies

"Hello students and welcome to the brave new world that is the 'blogosphere' and indeed a window into the structure of the AS Media Studies course for our new students at Landau Forte: Tamworth Sixth Form College. What follows is the layout of the course which has very useful website links and video clips that are an important part of the course. This page will be updated regularly with information and material that will support your educational endeavours. There are two main areas of the course: The practical element which is called Foundation Portfolio (G322) which is 50% of the course and the examination element which is called Key Media Concepts (G324) which is the other 50%. You will be working through both of these areas throughout the year until completion. Read, learn and most of all enjoy the course......."


Just some of the skills you can expect to develop on the course:

• Independent media analysis of film openings, drama sequences from TV etc
• Group film making exercises / Individual film making exercises 
• Learning how to film sequences with Sony HD cameras and editing film footage on the mac suite
• Analysing contemporary drama sequences from shows such as 'Luther', "The Street' etc
• Analysing Print artefacts and understanding the codes & conventions of print, including any messages and meanings                        
• Learning unique media terminology with confidence over time                               
• Making an online blog that you can personalize and take creative ownership of
• Embedding your own short film clips and photographs on blogspot                                                      
• Examination Practice in preparation for Jan 2012
• Studying Warner Bros and completing a case study on 'Sherlock Holmes 2: Game of Shadows"
• Improving your academic research skills, writing skills, practical production skills etc
• Creating a solid platform for A2 media where you will be making music videos, short films, documentary films, animation etc