Media
Mrs. S. Jackson
Head of Department
Welcome to Media
The study of the Media is wholly relevant to the contemporary world and continues to grow in it’s relevance. The media has a powerful overt and covert influence on our lives in the in all aspects from the hidden messages within a media product to the influence it has on industry and technology. Have you ever wondered why audiences are led to believe that certain values are the preferred choice? The media can influence us all in every aspect of our lives.
We study products in all areas from TV, to radio, to magazines to social media. Alongside this we will understand what is typical about the media landscape and how media producers use this to share their own messages.
Media combines theoretical analysis and industry relevance alongside students own practical production. Lessons are relevant, dynamic and interesting and allow learners to explore their own views on contemporary and historical media.
There are two pathways a student can take – GCSE or BTEC Creative Media.
Meet The Media Department Staff
Miss. K. Hosey
Media Teacher
Mrs. S. Jackson
Media Teacher
GCSE Media Studies – WJEC Exam 70%, Coursework 30%
Year 10 – you will study advertising, film marketing, magazines, newspapers, video games and TV crime drama looking at representation, technical code analysis, audience issues and industry perspective.
Year 11 – you will complete your coursework on film marketing, magazine extract or the opening to a new TV crime drama and will study radio and music videos.
BTEC Creative Media Production – Exam 40%, NEA (Non Exam Assessment) 60%
Year 10 – you will complete your first coursework component researching and planning to create a media product. As a class we develop the skills you need to be successful in this before undertaking the exam set brief.
Year 11 – you will complete your second piece of coursework focusing on existing media products and linking to a topic set by the exam board. We then work on the exam brief as set by the exam board ready to sit exams in school responding to this brief.
Facilities and resources
We have two computer rooms dedicated to Media students which include Photoshop and Adobe Premier Pro software. We also have 10 flip cameras and tripods and a green screen for students to use borrow as well as three DSLR cameras which can be used within the classroom. Future students and parents will need to sign an equipment responsibility contract to ensure against breakages.
Extra-curricular
We run trips to Bournemouth University many times through the year to work with them on our creative and production skills. Trips to Harry Potter Studios, Sky Studios and other institutions are also planned for forthcoming students. Media students have the opportunity to be part of FUS Film Crew who film school events and can link with our feeder schools to film their events too.
Curriculum Content of each academic year
Year 9 | |
Course | Content |
KS3 National Curriculum | Insert Topics here |
How its assessed: |
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Year 10 | |
Course/ Exam Board | Content |
EDUQAS Media Studies GCSE | Advertising, film marketing, magazines, newspapers, video games and TV crime drama looking at representation, technical code analysis, audience issues and industry perspective. |
How its assessed: | At end of Year 11 |
Course/ Exam Board | Content |
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Creative Digital Media Production | TV crime drama, print adverts and video games and will produce your first coursework piece. You will practice a range of different film production techniques to develop these skills for your coursework. |
How its assessed: | 1 coursework piece: Component 1 – 30%
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Year 11 | |
Course/ Exam Board | Content |
EDUQAS Media Studies GCSE | Film marketing, magazine extract or the opening to a new TV crime drama and will study radio and music videos. |
How its assessed: | 2 exams: Component 1 – 40% Component 2 – 30% 1 coursework: Component 3 – 30% |
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Creative Digital Media Production | You will complete your second coursework piece reworking a music video or fashion magazine and will prepare for the external assessment responding to a client brief |
How its assessed: | 1 coursework piece: Component 2 – 30% 1 External assessment: Component 3 – 40% |
Year 12 | |
Course/ Exam Board | Content |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production | Representation of age, gender, ethnicity and topical issues as seen in examples of newspapers, magazines, advertising, film, TV and the Internet. Close study of film genre and music video production. |
How its assessed: | Unit 10 Film production Assignment 1 Unit 4 Pre-production Assignment 1 |
Year 13 | |
Course/ Exam Board | Content |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production | Representation of age, gender, ethnicity and topical issues as seen in examples of newspapers, magazines, advertising, film, TV and the Internet. Production of own short film for coursework. |
How its assessed: | Unit 1 Media Representations Exam (January) Unit 4 Pre-Production Assignment 2 Unit 10 Film Production Assignment 2 Unit 8 Responding to a Commission External Assessment (June) |
Careers In Media
There are a wealth of different areas linked to jobs in the media from journalist, to production to marketing and content creators. The media world is evolving at a fast rate and some media studnts will be studying for jobs that aren’t even created yet! It seems that most jobs nowadays need an understanding of how the Media works whether that is for a media-specific career or in a company that wishes to promote itself. Media is transferable to most areas of interest through the skills and understanding you develop.
Learning Pathways
Pathways at 16
Media can lead into A Level Media Studies, A Level English, Performing Arts and vocational courses in production and design.
Pathways at 18
Example degrees are Digital Media, Media and Communication Studies, Film Studies, Fashion Media, Visual Effects, Game Design and Media Management. Dorset has a high number of businesses in the media and marketing industry especially and Apprenticeships in Events, Digital Marketing or Media Assistant are well resourced.