Curriculum Area: Media

Curriculum Leader: Mrs L Craig

Intent

The Media Studies curriculum is enriching, thought-provoking and inspiring, encouraging pupils to analyse and challenge the media products that both they, and the world around them, consume on a daily basis. In a world where the Media has considerable influence over contemporary society, pupils gain an appreciation for how institutions (both in contemporary and historical contexts) seek to position and attract their consumers and how consumers respond in a variety of ways. Ultimately, Media Studies pupils will be given a unique and profitable set of knowledge and skills to prepare them for the next stage of their education and life.

We aim to:

  • Create critical thinkers who challenge issues within the media  and question the purpose of media products.
  • Equip pupils with essential subject-specific knowledge and vocabulary, allowing them to examine the construction of media texts from both historical and contemporary settings.
  • Promote fairness and equality through respectful discussions around a range of representations in the media and compare how these have been received by different audiences over time.
  • Develop pupils’ independent creative, practical and decision-making skills through a range of original media production opportunities.
  • Develop strong literacy skills, both written and digital, while promoting essential oral communication.

 

The biggest change for 2021/2022 to the Media Department:

One of the biggest changes to Media this year is having a stronger reading curriculum throughout the course. Pupils are challenged with more theoretical perspectives on Media as well completing a range of high quality guided reading activities. 

 

What are we most proud of?

The engagement and effort made by Media Studies pupils. Since becoming Curriculum Leader, I have been working hard to change pupils’ perceptions of the subject and now, pupils are far more engaged in their learning, completing excellent creative media and working hard in lessons. 

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