Aims
To equip pupils with analytical skills
To equip pupils with wide-ranging skills in media technology and ICT
To give pupils the confidence to express themselves both individually and as part of a team
To develop in pupils’ the ability to ask questions and to be inquisitive, in order to make balanced judgments
Staff
Mrs Bryans
Miss Farquhar
Miss Brown
Mr McManus
Key Stage 3
At this level pupils are introduced to the creative element of Media Studies. Pupils will create a media text and then evaluate their work over a 12-week period. The applications used are:
Year 9: Photoshop to create a film poster
Year 10: iMovie to create a film trailer
This course is part of the media awareness element of the curriculum and develops pupil skills that are transferable to other subjects, particularly English
Key Stage 4
Component 1: Exploring the Media Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 40% of qualification
Section A: Exploring Media Language and Representation
This section assesses media language and representation in relation to two of the following print media forms: magazines, marketing (film posters), newspapers, or print advertisements.
Section B: Exploring Media Industries and Audiences
This section assesses two of the following media forms: film, newspapers, radio, video games.
Component 2: Understanding Media Forms and Products Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 30% of qualification
Section A: Television
• one question on either media language or representation, which will be based on an extract from one of the set television programme episodes to be viewed in the examination
• one question on media industries, audiences or media contexts.
Section B: Music (music videos and online media)
• one question on either media language or representation
• one question on media industries, audiences or media contexts.
Component 3: Creating Media Products Non-exam assessment 30% of qualification
An individual media production for an intended audience in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC, applying knowledge and understanding of media language and representation.
Level 2 Occupational Studies
This course is 100% portfolio work over two units
Unit 1: Digital Imaging
Pupils will develop skills in creating digital images using a variety of applications. They will learn the functions of a digital camera and understand the different styles and genres associated with photography. They will edit photographs and produce digital designs for print, screen and the internet. These are industry standard skills in photography and digital design. Pupils will develop an understanding of the career opportunities available in digital imagery. Health and safety, and environmental issues will also be considered.
Unit 2: TV and Film Production
This unit is about helping to gain a clear and practical hands-on experience of how to identify various types of film genres. This unit will help pupils to understand the various stages and processes which are required to make a short movie and screen it to an audience of friends and/or relations. Pupils will be able to experience the problems and progress associated with film making. They will develop an understanding of the career opportunities available in digital imagery. Health and safety, and environmental issues will also be considered.
Post 16
Level 3 - Media Studies
Exam Board: WJEC
The course is made up of four units:
Units 1 & 2 are part of the AS qualification and are studied in Year 13
Units 3 & 4 make up the A2 level and are studied in Year 14.
Units studied:
Unit 1: Investigating The Media - 24%
Unit 2: Creating a Media Production - 16%
Unit 3: Media in a Global Age - 36%
Unit 4: Creating a Cross-Media Production - 24%
Skills Developed
Pupils will develop skills in the use of:
Digital compact cameras
Digital SLR
Digital video cameras
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Apple iMovie
Careers
Film
TV
Magazines
Newspapers
Radio
Video Production
Presenting
Directing
Cameraman
Advertising
Event Management
Public Relations
Journalism
Theatre
Photography
Digital Imaging and Graphic Design
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