Media in Year 7
In Year 7, pupils focus on learning the basic skills in Media Studies. Throughout the year they will create mood boards in PowerPoint, leaflets and multi page documents in Publisher and recreate famous scenes using basic photographic methods.
Media in Year 8
In Year 8, pupils study the Superhero genre. They look at colour connotation, real-life heroes and villains, and the difference between them and superheroes. They create their own Top Trumps cards and build upon skills they have learnt to develop their very own superhero comic strip using Comic life.
Media in Year 9
In Year 9, pupils begin looking at Advertising. They learn how advertisers target different groups through images and language. Pupils will create their own chocolate bar and market it to their chosen audience using all the knowledge and skills they have developed.
Media in Year 10
At the beginning of Year 10, pupils begin the WJEC Entry Pathways course in Media Studies. This course emphasises the learning and development of practical skills, and is delivered over 2 years through 5 key coursework units: Designing a Music Website, Creating an Audio-Visual Sequence, Exploring Advertising, Exploring Film Genres and Creating a Print Media Product.
Media in Year 11
In Year 11, pupils continue to work on coursework units from the WJEC Entry Pathways course in Media Studies. They also have the opportunity to revisit certain units, but with different content and a higher level of challenge. Pupils also have the opportunity to work on practical projects, including photography, film, or animation.