The Media Studies AS exam (which makes up for 50% of our overall marks) differenciates from the coursework that we're studying at the moment. The coursework revolves more around magazines, and what they symbolise- the exam side of things focuses more on TV Drama and Film (with film being studied in A2, or Year 13)
In Year 12, TV Drama will be the main focus. There are a few different sub-genres in TV Dramas; these include
- Crime
- Sci Fi
- Detective
- Soap Opera
- Comedy
- Medical
- Book Adaptation
- Period Drama
- Thriller
- Costume Drama
...and many more
As time goes on, and we develop our knowledge on the 'TV Drama' side of Media Studies, we'll get to know a lot more about techniques and such; and not just what you would see on the surface. Because really, that's what Media Studies is about, 'studying' the media- in great detail. Going into depth and exploring the different ways in which directors/producers portray their thoughts and ideas onto our TV screens. It's fair to say, I'm looking forward to it all- and what's about to come.
