One of three specialist arts subjects

more funding

more opportunities

work related learning

media professionals

equipment

Media technician

2 specialist teachers

..is media a level for you? ..is media a level for you?

learn new skills

open up to new ideas

challenge yourself

active learning

get involved

get creative

have fun

.. what will you study? .. what will you study? film industry film production television drama music industry new media technology and web 2.0 360 degree marketing critical film theory film censorship press/web regulation

strong academic links with: englishdrama + musiceconomicsart + designphilosophysociology

.. what will you learn?.. what will you learn?

to understand the media

to analyse the media

how the different industries

work

how the media is produced

how to produce media texts of

your own

the skills needed to do this:

practical

technical

creative

.. skills development .. skills development

digital photography

Web/print design

Shooting with HD video

HD video editing

Special fx/CGI

how to work to a brief

how to prepare a presentation

how to prepare a pitch

how to manage a team

..technical resources..technical resources studio equipment including:

green screen technology

studio lighting

studio cameras and HD camcorders

separate edit suites – both PC

and Mac

cinema for film/tv screenings

wide range of specialist

software including Premiere Pro,

After Effects, Final Cut Pro,

Garageband, Encore and Audition

..the course outline..the course outline

2 coursework assignments in total – both are group

projects

AS: film project in the spring term

A2: music video project in the autumn term

no essays – all work for assessment completed via an

online blog

workshops and

visits from

professionals

– training

+ support

50% coursework, 50% exam

..the exams ..the exams

2 exams in total, one per yearAS – year 1: Audience + Industry (2 hours)

section A: tv drama analysis mise-en-scene, camera, editing, sound one unseen clip screened in the exam

eg Dr Who, Hustle, Skins, Lost.

section B: film industry case study production, marketing, distribution Hollywood v UK production comparison of 2 films eg

‘Avatar’ and ‘The Boat That Rocked’ new technology – 3D film making and digital projection visits and talks

..the exams contd ..the exams contd

A2 – year 2: media debates (2 hours)Section A: 2 essays related to coursework compare and contrast two coursework

Outcomes eg film and music video theory – genre, narrative, style and form

Section B: 1 essay contemporary media regulation case study approach – real-life examples film censorship + newspaper regulation visit the PCC and BBFC – seminar – one

day trip in spring term

.. DON’T FORGET THE HOLLYWOOD TRIP!.. DON’T FORGET THE HOLLYWOOD TRIP!

The trip would run in February 2012 (assuming it runs) Priority goes to Y12 + 13 A level Media students Limited places available Curriculum inspired trip – but not essential!

..challenges ..challengesboth academic + creative

debate, argue, discuss

timed essay skills

not essential to be very technical beforehand

using your imagination to problem solve

coming up with ideas

being prepared to experiment

working with different media

team work, people skills

FAQS FAQS

Getting onto the course Subject combinations University entrance Future careers

GETTING ONTO THE COURSE GETTING ONTO THE COURSE

willingness to learn

enthusiasm

Latymer 6th form requirements

media GCSE helpful

32 places available

CHOOSING YOUR SUBJECTS CHOOSING YOUR SUBJECTS

media combines well with all other subjectsat Latymer

standard advice: two non-traditionalsubjects at AS is fine

When applying for university, media willnot be your ‘problem’ subject -guaranteed!

combining subjects that interest + engage you and that you enjoy + are good at is themost important thing

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCEUNIVERSITY ENTRANCEmedia Studies and selective schools

unique combination of qualities and skills

competitive

grades

what universities are looking for

media degrees: top courses eg Bournemouth and Leeds very selective (expectation of high academic standards + Portfolio evidence)

all other degrees – something different

.. PAST STUDENTS.. PAST STUDENTS Female: Imperial, Civil Engineering Female: Manchester, Ancient History Male: Warwick, English Literature Male: University College London,

Architecture Male: Bath, Sports Coaching Female: Oxford, Law Female: Birmingham, English + Drama Male: Bath, Mechanical Engineering Male: Southampton, Economics Female: Nottingham, Geography Female: Chelsea College, Art Foundation Male: University College, London,

Biological Sciences

..careers ..careersthe creative sector is

a growth economy

media skills

are valuable

in many

professions

and industries

opportunities to

work with

professionals

from the media

industry

RICHARD LAMBERT, THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRY, SAID RECENTLY:

RICHARD LAMBERT, THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRY, SAID RECENTLY:

“Employers particularly value skills such as communication, team working and problem solving. Job applicants who can demonstrate that they have developed these skills will have a real advantage”

Careers example 1Aniquah:

Aniquah studied Economics and Economic Historyat Oxford, she’s now a Marketing Manager at BT

‘At Oxford, we looked at various things including advertising + branding and political spin which was pretty interesting and made me think of my media lessons at Latymer. I can'tdeny that what we did in media had a powerful influence on what I'm doing now!’

Careers example 1Aniquah:

Aniquah studied Economics and Economic Historyat Oxford, she’s now a Marketing Manager at BT

‘At Oxford, we looked at various things including advertising + branding and political spin which was pretty interesting and made me think of my media lessons at Latymer. I can'tdeny that what we did in media had a powerful influence on what I'm doing now!’

CAREERS IN THE MEDIA CAREERS IN THE MEDIA media studies provides a solid grounding in the industry

media production has become a hugely important and dynamic area because of the increasing use of digital options in the industry.

all the original mediums of film, television and radio have become available in digital format

these new areas require talented media production graduates with a whole new set of skills.

of those employed in the media since 2004, 44 per cent hold media a degree

CAREERS IN THE MEDIACAREERS IN THE MEDIA

According to Ofcom (The Office of Communications): the average UK adult cumulatively consumes seven hours of media per day watching and listening to programmes, web browsing and using communication devices

this, in turn, is creating a climate where the industry constantly has to produce more content for the consumer

as a result, the creative sector has grown at twice the rate of any other in the UK economy

Careers Example 2

Graham:‘I’m working in a recording studio in London and amongst other stuff I'm working on Madonna's latest album.

The hours are insane (+24 hour shift is not that uncommon) but I love it!’

Careers Example 2

Graham:‘I’m working in a recording studio in London and amongst other stuff I'm working on Madonna's latest album.

The hours are insane (+24 hour shift is not that uncommon) but I love it!’

Careers Example 3Gemma:

‘I also have followed a career in the media world! I work for Sky Sports on Premiership football as an Assistant Producer. I get to cut all the stuff (features, music montages, analysis, openers and the like) that go out during the build up to the games. Not a very girly job but I love it!!’

Careers Example 3Gemma:

‘I also have followed a career in the media world! I work for Sky Sports on Premiership football as an Assistant Producer. I get to cut all the stuff (features, music montages, analysis, openers and the like) that go out during the build up to the games. Not a very girly job but I love it!!’

Careers Example 4Emma:‘I'm working in the media too! I went to Bournemouth to do Television Production. It wasgreat but getting paid for doing the same thing is much better! I'm working for a magazine publishing company making films for their websites. I'm head of the film department here, which means I get to boss people around! I'm out most days filming with my trusty Sony Z1 camera all over the UK and I get to travel a lot.I'm going to Tokyo in October and LA inJanuary. Not bad really!’

Careers Example 4Emma:‘I'm working in the media too! I went to Bournemouth to do Television Production. It wasgreat but getting paid for doing the same thing is much better! I'm working for a magazine publishing company making films for their websites. I'm head of the film department here, which means I get to boss people around! I'm out most days filming with my trusty Sony Z1 camera all over the UK and I get to travel a lot.I'm going to Tokyo in October and LA inJanuary. Not bad really!’

Careers example 5

Andre:Andre now works for a media company in Malaysia, running a Current Affairs magazine

‘The magazine is a kinda cross between‘Heat’ and ‘The Economist’! My currentambition is to launch 2 more titles, and To continue to travel, and have fun with my career as well as to work hard’.

Careers example 5

Andre:Andre now works for a media company in Malaysia, running a Current Affairs magazine

‘The magazine is a kinda cross between‘Heat’ and ‘The Economist’! My currentambition is to launch 2 more titles, and To continue to travel, and have fun with my career as well as to work hard’.

Careers example 6

Abi:‘It’s slightly scary, do other Schools send so many of their students into TV? I keep bumping into Latymer Media people.

I did Broadcasting Studies at Leeds which led to be becoming a Freelance ProductionCo-Ordinator. I recentlyworked on the Vodafone Live Music Awards at Endemol(where Irfan from Latymer is Also working). It's funny to think it all started by making up sci-fi films in the Media Block!’

Careers example 6

Abi:‘It’s slightly scary, do other Schools send so many of their students into TV? I keep bumping into Latymer Media people.

I did Broadcasting Studies at Leeds which led to be becoming a Freelance ProductionCo-Ordinator. I recentlyworked on the Vodafone Live Music Awards at Endemol(where Irfan from Latymer is Also working). It's funny to think it all started by making up sci-fi films in the Media Block!’

..to sum up..to sum upan extremely beneficial,

contemporary course

academic + creative blend

transferable skills will

benefit any career

something a bit different

very relevant to the modern

world

wide ranging study of the

way the media works