Curriculum Intent
In Media, our intent is:
To offer students the opportunity to evaluate the role of the media in contemporary society, to recognise the value and importance of media institutions. The GCSE and A Level courses require the study of a wide range of media texts and products to encourage learners to understand how contexts, political bias and stereotyping impacts on meaning.
Curriculum Plan
Media Studies KS4 Curriculum Plan
Key Stage 5 Media Curriculum Plan
Student Learning Journey
Student Media Learning Journey
Exam Board Information
Key Stage 4
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/media-studies-gcse/#tab_overview
Key Stage 5
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/media-studies-as-a-level/#tab_overview
Reading List
From September 2022 students at both A Level and GCSE will be given a wider reading booklet at the beginning of the academic year. Currently this is only in place for A Level students.
The booklet contains essays and articles from:
- Media Magazine UK
- Scholarly articles from key theorists
- Van Zoonen’s Feminist Perspectives
- YouTube vlogs: Mrs Fisher for Eduqas
- Podcasts: New Aural Cultures, BBC Radio 4 The Media Show, The Guardian – Today in Focus
Career Links
Career links for Media Studies through taking the following courses:
- GCSE Media Studies
- A Level Media Studies
- Degree in Media Studies
- Degree in Advertising and Marketing
- Degree in Journalism
- Degree in Communication Studies
- Degree in Creative Arts & Design
Media studies will equip you for a wide range of jobs, including as a:
- presenter
- advertising media buyer
- copywriter
- media researcher
- broadcast journalist
- writer
- social media manager
- media buyer
- digital marketer
- advertising designer
- public relations officer
- web content writer/manager
And an even greater list of related job families, including:
- television/film producer or director
- PR consultant
- photographer
- political adviser
- editorial assistant
- editor
Subject Leader Information
Subject Leader: Ruth Shardlow
Email: rshardlow@christtheking.notts.sch.uk
