| Head of Creative Digital Media | Mrs H. Henrys – BA (Hons) Media and Performance |
| Teacher of Creative Digital Media | Miss. D. Hennan – BA (Hons) Fine Art |
| Teacher of Expressive Arts | Mrs L. Dawson |
Per Term Topic Information
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Media Key Concepts
Language Institutions Audience Representation |
“Fright Night”
Planning and pitching an idea for a new horror film (12A) Written: Ideas development Audience profile |
“Fright Night”
Filming and producing a promotional trailer for a new horror film (12A) Written: Planning portfolio Film proposal |
“Fright Night”
Filming and producing a promotional trailer for a new horror film (12A) Written: Analyses of existing media texts Script-writing |
“Fright Night”
Editing and evaluating a promotional trailer for a new horror film (12A) Written: Evaluative account |
“On Air”
Analysing and planning computer games sound effects, a TV voiceover and a radio news programme. Written: Analyses of existing media texts Microphone comparison |
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| “On Air”
Producing and evaluating computer games sound effects, a TV voiceover and a radio news programme. Written: Script-writing Evaluative account |
Media sectors and audience theory
Digital/analogue Media synergy Technical convergence Personalisation User-generated content Written: Exam preparation |
Media sectors and audience theory
Types of audience Types of research Regulatory bodies Impact of media Mis-en-scene Written: Exam preparation |
Media sectors and audience theory
Interactivity Portability Access Convenience Connectivity Written: Exam preparation |
Exam Preparation and Revision | Course completion |
Curriculum Information
Year 10
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
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5 |
Once a week
Students are expected to continue working towards project work outside of the lesson. This may include extended writing such as analysing and evaluating existing media products, putting music onto a USB, preparing props and costumes, rehearsing pitches or even filming scenes.
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Wednesday
12:30 -1:15pm – catch up/revision sessions |
Qualification:
Pearson/Edexcel BTEC Creative Digital Media Production
Useful Websites: Local Places to Visit: Media City, Salford. National Media Museum, Bradford
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Year 11
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
| 5 | Once a week
Students are expected to continue working towards project work outside of the lesson. This may include extended writing such as analysing and evaluating existing media products, putting music onto a USB, preparing props and costumes, rehearsing pitches or even filming scenes.
|
|
Wednesday
12:30 -1:15pm – catch up/revision sessions |
Qualification:
Pearson/Edexcel BTEC Creative Digital Media Production
Useful Websites: Local Places to visit: Media City, Salford. National Media Museum, Bradford |