Media Studies
Mrs. S.
Jackson
Head of Faculty
Media Studies
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.
Meet the Media Studies Department
Mrs. S.
Jackson
Media Studies
Teacher
Mrs. K.
Hosey
Media Studies
Teacher
Curriculum Overview: BTEC Pathway
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Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Not taken until option choices start at the end of Year 9
Introduction to Media Language and analysis
Component 1 Coursework: Research
Component 2 Coursework: Production
Component 2 Coursework: Production
Component 2 Coursework: Production
Production Skills
Component 1 Coursework: Research
Component 1 Coursework: Research
Component 3 Preparation: Exam Unit
Component 3 Preparation: Exam Unit
Component 3 Preparation: Exam Unit
Curriculum Overview: GCSE Pathway
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Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Not taken until option choices start at the end of Year 9
Introduction to Media: Advertising
Film Industry Promotion and Marketing
Magazine and Newspaper industry
Video Games industry
End of Year exam revision and Preparation
Non-exam Assessment
Non-exam Assessment
Television and Radio industry
Music Videos and Online industry
Revision
Revision
Extra-Curricular Opportunities & Enrichment
We run trips to Bournemouth University many times through the year to work with them on our creative and production skills. We are in the process of planning trips to Harry Potter Studios also.
We live in a location which gives us access to many professionals in industry that also visit us and share their journeys into a media career.
Media students have the opportunity to be part of FUS Marketing team who support with the whole school marketing of events and bring ideas forward such as a podcast which we are currently working on.
Finally, we run a fortnightly film club!
Careers Links
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 students 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.
Useful Information for Parents
GCSE Media Studies books can be found here: