Curriculum  Map  2016-­‐17:  Media  Studies  

At the end of Year 8, students are able to make guided choice regarding the subjects they would like to study in Years 9-11. Students opting for Media Studies will be studying the following:

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 Year 9 Qualification BTEC Creative Digital Media Production (Introductory Year of a 3 year course)

Topic/Focus Action Films

Exploring James Bond genre conventions

Digital Prod. – Film To plan, pitch and

produce a short film

Digital Media Sectors Exploring podcasts and

e-newspapers

Digital Media Sectors Exploring websites and

games

Digital Audio Prod. Exploring radio drama, soundtracks and SFX

Digital Recordings Creating own digital

recordings

Extended Learning Researching genre Coursework

Storyboarding Filming at home Research project Planning sheet

Comparison Table Soundtrack swaps Short film filming Podcast planning

Formal Assessment Assignment Digital Product Comparison of e-newspapers

Website case study analysis Soundtrack Swap task Creation of podcast

Year 10 Qualification AQA GCSE Media Studies (2-year course)

Topic Action Film Genre Analysing the genre

conventions and completing coursework

Action Film Production Group production of the opening 5 minutes of an

action film and trailer.

Music Industry – Bands What makes boy and girl

bands so popular?

Creating a Band Plan and produce a

band, DVD cover and promotional materials

Magazines Exploring how magazine target specific audiences

Magazine Production A creation of a paper or

digital magazine

Extended Learning Researching genre Coursework

Planning and filming Research booklet Case Study

Planning and Production Case Study Planning and

production of front cover

Formal Assessment Formal Assignment Production Piece Formal Assignment Production Piece Pre-Production Work Magazine Production Year 11 Qualification AQA GCSE Media Studies (2-year course)

Topic Exam: Serial TV Drama

Exploring genre conventions and

historical examples

Exam: Serial TV Drama Case Studies – The Bill

and Casualty

Exam: Serial TV Drama Case Studies – Costume Drama

Exam: Serial TV Drama Production

Creating a new serial TV drama

EXAM REVISION AND FORMAL EXAM

Extended Learning Diary of viewing habits Analysis of episodes Analysis of episodes Character board Formal Assessment Notes Mock exam paper Mock exam paper Mock exam paper Examination

Curriculum  Map  2016-­‐17:  Media  Studies  

How will this subject help me in the future? Media Studies provides a good foundation for further study of Media Studies. It is a great choice for people considering a career in the media, advertising and marketing. The subject could also help to prepare you for these careers, although you may need further training to get into these roles: Journalist, Publisher, Radio Presenter, Television Presenter. Who should I ask if I need more information? Mr Sorrento Useful websites http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/ztnygk7 GCSE Bitesize Media Studies website – good for overview of information http://www.bfi.org.uk/ British Film Institute – good for case studies and finding information on old films. Has some old film that are free to watch http://www.mtv.co.uk/music/videos MTV Music Videos to watch and analyse http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/ BBC archive – free to watch clips of old television programmes