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Hi! I'm continuing with media studies into A2, with Music and Maths as well. This year's task centers around creating an original music video, with the addition of creating two of the following: a CD inlay, webpage design, or magazine article. I really enjoyed the AS thriller opening task so I'm very excited to start the course.

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