Media - Curriculum Information
Curriculum Intent
Curriculum Sequencing
Aims of the Media Department
- To develop skills of analysis and encourage curiosity about the wider world
- To promote creativity and enable students to learn practical skills
- To provide opportunities for teamwork, discussion and independent study
Departmental Staff
- Ms N Hoad - Subject Leader Media
- Mrs Mashford
- Mrs J Batchelor
Facilities
- Dedicated media classroom
- Access to ICT suites and appropriate media software
Our Philosophy
We believe that students bring a wealth of relevant and current knowledge about the media world to their lessons and that this should be explored and developed. We want students to understand the influence that the media has on their lives and to investigate the impact it has on our society.
KS4 (Year 10 and 11)
Students taking GCSE Media Studies as one of their Options will have five lessons per fortnight. Their lessons will take place in a conventional classroom and they will have regular timetabled lessons in a computer room to allow them to use facilities suited to the Media industry.
Students will complete one Controlled Assessment that will be undertaken in the last 12 weeks of Year 10. The project will involve planning and creating a media text and will make up 30% of the student’s overall grade.
Students will explore a range of media platforms, including Television, Web Design, Radio, Music Videos, Film Promotion and Print Magazines.
They will be expected to learn specific knowledge and understanding of media industries, hone their analysis skills and be able to explore the social and historical contexts of the media products.
Additional Sessions
Wednesday: NEA completion/revision
Revision Sessions
For Easter Revision Sessions, please see Exam Support and Timetables page - under Teaching & Learning.
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