Media & Film

What is the curriculum trying to achieve?

In Media, we enable students to demonstrate skills of enquiry, critical thinking, decision-making and analysis. The subject nurtures both an appreciation and critical understanding of mass media and its role both historically and currently in society, culture, politics and the economy. Media pushes learners to make informed arguments, reach substantiated judgements and draw conclusions on the understanding of global issues surrounding the media. Additionally, Media develops sophisticated practical skills by providing opportunities for creative media production.  

How do we organise learning?     

Btec Tech Award Level 1/2 Creative Media Production - https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/creative-media-production.html

Btec Level 3 Creative Digital Media Production Extended Certificate - https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/creative-digital-media-production-2016.html

A Level Film - https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/film-studies-as-a-level/#tab_overview

GCSE (9-1) Film Studies – Eduqas - https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/film-studies/gcse/index.html

Refer to the subject documents section below for the Media curriculum summaries.

Anything else?

If you have any questions about our curriculum or require more information, please contact the Head of Faculty by emailing contact@thedownsschool.org