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What kind of person do I need to be?
Do you enjoy both academic and practical studies?
Are you comfor table working with media technology?
Are you creative, ar tistic and also have an analytical mind?
Do you like the idea of working in a media related industry?
If yes, then studying this subject may be wor th considering.
Media Studies
What skills will I learn?
Media studies explores our relationship with the media
and its impact on society. You will look at a variety
of media forms from print, film to the internet or
radio and engage in debates, case studies and do a
practical project. You could be creating a music video,
documentary, or shor t drama using professional editing
software. The subject can be both academic and
practical depending on the course you chose. You could
develop technical production skills, work in a team on a
project, do some research or write about media theories.
How do I get there?
You could study this at GCSE or A level or as BTEC
qualification. Media studies could lead you to a degree in
the subject or to study Media Production, Graphic Design,
Public Relations, Journalism, Animation, Film Studies,
Adver tising or even Marketing. Entry jobs a degree in Media
could lead to include; TV Runner, Programme Researcher,
Production Assistant or Presenter. The practical elements
of this course could lead to oppor tunities such as Sound
Engineer, Audio Visual Technician or Camera Operator. Why
not improve your skills by volunteering? You could look at
contacting your local theatre or community radio station.
You could work on the school magazine, write a blog or
create a YouTube channel of your own film productions.