Welcome to the Creative Digital Media area
Head of Department – Mrs H. Henrys
Media plays a huge part in our lives and in this department we aim to give students the tools to look beyond what they see and become more media literate. We study, analyse and produce media products, which include Films, Games, Audio, Websites and Publishing.
Staffing
| 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 11
| 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 |
| “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 |
Curriculum
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 … |
| 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. | Planning and pitching trip to HOME, Manchester Filming on location day Various external competition opportunities | Wednesday 12:30 -1:15pm – catch up/revision sessions | Qualification: Pearson/Edexcel BTEC Creative Digital Media Production Useful Websites: www.mediaknowall.com www.allisonmedia.com Local Places to Visit: Media City, Salford. National Media Museum, Bradford |
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 | 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. | BBFC speaker in school Various external competition opportunities | Wednesday 12:30 -1:15pm – catch up/revision sessions | Qualification: Pearson/Edexcel BTEC Creative Digital Media Production Useful Websites: www.mediaknowall.com www.allisonmedia.com Local Places to visit: Media City, Salford. National Media Museum, Bradford |
