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**__What Is Media Studies?__ - Media Studies: the study of the history, techniques and effects of the media **
==== This exciting, practical course will give pupils opportunities to develop an understanding of how newspapers, magazines, films, websites and adverts are created and affect their targeted audience. Entrants will study how the media has changed over time, from the rise of radio to the increasingly important internet. ==== ====As well as practical tasks, pupils will also focus on media theory in both a classroom environment and independently through utilising a newly-designed course website ([|www.kingsburymedia.wikispaces.com]), and also using their acquired knowledge and practical skills to contribute to an online magazine entitled ‘KING’ magazine ([|www.king-magazine.net]), the online sports magazine KSN ([|www.kingsburysportsnews.com]) throughout their 2 year course to extend and reinforce their skills. Year 10 pupils will also be given the opportunity to one of Birmingham's many different media outlets in their Work Experience placement. Year 11 pupils will have chance to develop practical skills with a 'Photography Competition' and our radio station. ==== ====The course is also designed to improve pupils’ ICT skills, preparing the way for further education and giving students the creative skills to express themselves in today’s modern world. ====

Some of the topics studied on the course include: