GCSE: Creative Media Production

Hi everyone,

In todays post I will be talking about the Creative Media Production GCSE.

Component 1

You will develop an understanding of how media products are created for specific audiences and purposes. You will also explore the relationship between genre, narrative and representation within media products, as well as develop your understanding on how they are interpreted by audiences and how media production techniques are used to create different effects to communicate meaning to audiences.

Assessed through coursework

Component 2

You will develop practical media production skills and techniques. The area of focus will be the publishing sector*, and you will take part in workshops and classes where you will develop your practical skills and techniques applying them to the relevant pre-production, production and post production processes when reworking on existing media products. Also, you will learn to use software such as Photoshop, Fireworks and InDesign to a high standard.

Assessed through coursework

Component 3

You will respond to a client brief and create a product for the publishing sector*. You will interpret the clients needs and engage in the process of idea generation, selecting and refining your ideas until you are satisfied that you have an idea that meets the requirements of the brief. You will then undertake production planning to give the client an idea of what you intend to do, you will then undertake photoshoots and manipulate images; and then finally creating and publishing a product under exam style conditions.

Assessed through a practical exam

*Sectors may vary, depending on your school