Media

Course summary

This is an extremely popular and interesting academic subject that taps into the interests of teenagers who regularly access the Media through TV, Films, Magazines, Gaming, Radio and Social media. It requires competent English Language and Literacy skills, as well as writing ability, as there is a lot of reading, extensive note taking, and essays as well as regular homework tasks. Students will need to have an active interest in reading as well as accessing the news & current affairs by watching, reading and listening to it on TV, Radio, online. Students who enjoy listening to music, watching films & playing computer games will enjoy this subject but they must also have a keen interest in other media such as Newspapers, Magazines, TV and radio news. A wide knowledge of all of these aspects is important to the end of year 11 examinations. All students are required to write and analyse what they enjoy & watch in the form of essays and regular research homework tasks involving extensive reading. There are two written exams at the end of Year 11, meaning 3 hours of written examination work. Pupils will complete various units in Year 10 on understanding the Media including Media Theory, Marketing & Advertising and Music Videos. There are 18 products to learn overall, which means that memorisation and revision is essential for passing the exams. Pupils will have to complete a practical production in Year 11 and sit two written exam papers on Media topics. The practical visual media element will involve taking photographs of themselves, peers and/or family members, which are part of the Year 10 to Year 11 summer home learning tasks, in order to complete an original media project such as a Magazine. The subject is taught using exercise books, computers and multi media projectors with a 4K smart TV that can access BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Disney Plus and news channels. Students sit in a strict seating plan which enables excellent behaviour, learning and engagement.