A full National Qualification, the N5 Media course is for pupils who are interested in film, television, advertising, the press and/or other media and creating their own media content. It combines theory with practice. This allows pupils to be analytical and creative and provides opportunities for personalisation and choice.
The N5 Media course will begin to develop and refine the key skills specific to Media. These include:
- analysing and creating media content as appropriate to purpose, audience and context
- knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of media literacy as appropriate to content
- knowledge and understanding of the role of media within society
- knowledge and understanding of how to plan and research when creating media content as appropriate to purpose, audience and context
- evaluation skills
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is through:
- a 60-mark exam with two sections (Analysis of Media Content in Context, and Analysis of a Media Text)
- a 48-mark assignment, completed prior to the exam
Is this course right for me?
This course is best for those who want to challenge themselves with a brand-new subject alongside their other N5 courses. It is possible to progress to NPA Film & Media (Level 6) or Higher Media.
