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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