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One of three specialist arts subjects
more funding
more opportunities
work related learning
media professionals
equipment
Media technician
2 specialist teachers
..is media a level for you? ..is media a level for you?
learn new skills
open up to new ideas
challenge yourself
active learning
get involved
get creative
have fun
.. what will you study? .. what will you study? film industry film production television drama music industry new media technology and web 2.0 360 degree marketing critical film theory film censorship press/web regulation
strong academic links with: englishdrama + musiceconomicsart + designphilosophysociology
.. what will you learn?.. what will you learn?
to understand the media
to analyse the media
how the different industries
work
how the media is produced
how to produce media texts of
your own
the skills needed to do this:
practical
technical
creative
.. skills development .. skills development
digital photography
Web/print design
Shooting with HD video
HD video editing
Special fx/CGI
how to work to a brief
how to prepare a presentation
how to prepare a pitch
how to manage a team
..technical resources..technical resources studio equipment including:
green screen technology
studio lighting
studio cameras and HD camcorders
separate edit suites – both PC
and Mac
cinema for film/tv screenings
wide range of specialist
software including Premiere Pro,
After Effects, Final Cut Pro,
Garageband, Encore and Audition
..the course outline..the course outline
2 coursework assignments in total – both are group
projects
AS: film project in the spring term
A2: music video project in the autumn term
no essays – all work for assessment completed via an
online blog
workshops and
visits from
professionals
– training
+ support
50% coursework, 50% exam
..the exams ..the exams
2 exams in total, one per yearAS – year 1: Audience + Industry (2 hours)
section A: tv drama analysis mise-en-scene, camera, editing, sound one unseen clip screened in the exam
eg Dr Who, Hustle, Skins, Lost.
section B: film industry case study production, marketing, distribution Hollywood v UK production comparison of 2 films eg
‘Avatar’ and ‘The Boat That Rocked’ new technology – 3D film making and digital projection visits and talks
..the exams contd ..the exams contd
A2 – year 2: media debates (2 hours)Section A: 2 essays related to coursework compare and contrast two coursework
Outcomes eg film and music video theory – genre, narrative, style and form
Section B: 1 essay contemporary media regulation case study approach – real-life examples film censorship + newspaper regulation visit the PCC and BBFC – seminar – one
day trip in spring term
.. DON’T FORGET THE HOLLYWOOD TRIP!.. DON’T FORGET THE HOLLYWOOD TRIP!
The trip would run in February 2012 (assuming it runs) Priority goes to Y12 + 13 A level Media students Limited places available Curriculum inspired trip – but not essential!
..challenges ..challengesboth academic + creative
debate, argue, discuss
timed essay skills
not essential to be very technical beforehand
using your imagination to problem solve
coming up with ideas
being prepared to experiment
working with different media
team work, people skills
FAQS FAQS
Getting onto the course Subject combinations University entrance Future careers
GETTING ONTO THE COURSE GETTING ONTO THE COURSE
willingness to learn
enthusiasm
Latymer 6th form requirements
media GCSE helpful
32 places available
CHOOSING YOUR SUBJECTS CHOOSING YOUR SUBJECTS
media combines well with all other subjectsat Latymer
standard advice: two non-traditionalsubjects at AS is fine
When applying for university, media willnot be your ‘problem’ subject -guaranteed!
combining subjects that interest + engage you and that you enjoy + are good at is themost important thing
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCEUNIVERSITY ENTRANCEmedia Studies and selective schools
unique combination of qualities and skills
competitive
grades
what universities are looking for
media degrees: top courses eg Bournemouth and Leeds very selective (expectation of high academic standards + Portfolio evidence)
all other degrees – something different
.. PAST STUDENTS.. PAST STUDENTS Female: Imperial, Civil Engineering Female: Manchester, Ancient History Male: Warwick, English Literature Male: University College London,
Architecture Male: Bath, Sports Coaching Female: Oxford, Law Female: Birmingham, English + Drama Male: Bath, Mechanical Engineering Male: Southampton, Economics Female: Nottingham, Geography Female: Chelsea College, Art Foundation Male: University College, London,
Biological Sciences
..careers ..careersthe creative sector is
a growth economy
media skills
are valuable
in many
professions
and industries
opportunities to
work with
professionals
from the media
industry
RICHARD LAMBERT, THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRY, SAID RECENTLY:
RICHARD LAMBERT, THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRY, SAID RECENTLY:
“Employers particularly value skills such as communication, team working and problem solving. Job applicants who can demonstrate that they have developed these skills will have a real advantage”
Careers example 1Aniquah:
Aniquah studied Economics and Economic Historyat Oxford, she’s now a Marketing Manager at BT
‘At Oxford, we looked at various things including advertising + branding and political spin which was pretty interesting and made me think of my media lessons at Latymer. I can'tdeny that what we did in media had a powerful influence on what I'm doing now!’
Careers example 1Aniquah:
Aniquah studied Economics and Economic Historyat Oxford, she’s now a Marketing Manager at BT
‘At Oxford, we looked at various things including advertising + branding and political spin which was pretty interesting and made me think of my media lessons at Latymer. I can'tdeny that what we did in media had a powerful influence on what I'm doing now!’
CAREERS IN THE MEDIA CAREERS IN THE MEDIA media studies provides a solid grounding in the industry
media production has become a hugely important and dynamic area because of the increasing use of digital options in the industry.
all the original mediums of film, television and radio have become available in digital format
these new areas require talented media production graduates with a whole new set of skills.
of those employed in the media since 2004, 44 per cent hold media a degree
CAREERS IN THE MEDIACAREERS IN THE MEDIA
According to Ofcom (The Office of Communications): the average UK adult cumulatively consumes seven hours of media per day watching and listening to programmes, web browsing and using communication devices
this, in turn, is creating a climate where the industry constantly has to produce more content for the consumer
as a result, the creative sector has grown at twice the rate of any other in the UK economy
Careers Example 2
Graham:‘I’m working in a recording studio in London and amongst other stuff I'm working on Madonna's latest album.
The hours are insane (+24 hour shift is not that uncommon) but I love it!’
Careers Example 2
Graham:‘I’m working in a recording studio in London and amongst other stuff I'm working on Madonna's latest album.
The hours are insane (+24 hour shift is not that uncommon) but I love it!’
Careers Example 3Gemma:
‘I also have followed a career in the media world! I work for Sky Sports on Premiership football as an Assistant Producer. I get to cut all the stuff (features, music montages, analysis, openers and the like) that go out during the build up to the games. Not a very girly job but I love it!!’
Careers Example 3Gemma:
‘I also have followed a career in the media world! I work for Sky Sports on Premiership football as an Assistant Producer. I get to cut all the stuff (features, music montages, analysis, openers and the like) that go out during the build up to the games. Not a very girly job but I love it!!’
Careers Example 4Emma:‘I'm working in the media too! I went to Bournemouth to do Television Production. It wasgreat but getting paid for doing the same thing is much better! I'm working for a magazine publishing company making films for their websites. I'm head of the film department here, which means I get to boss people around! I'm out most days filming with my trusty Sony Z1 camera all over the UK and I get to travel a lot.I'm going to Tokyo in October and LA inJanuary. Not bad really!’
Careers Example 4Emma:‘I'm working in the media too! I went to Bournemouth to do Television Production. It wasgreat but getting paid for doing the same thing is much better! I'm working for a magazine publishing company making films for their websites. I'm head of the film department here, which means I get to boss people around! I'm out most days filming with my trusty Sony Z1 camera all over the UK and I get to travel a lot.I'm going to Tokyo in October and LA inJanuary. Not bad really!’
Careers example 5
Andre:Andre now works for a media company in Malaysia, running a Current Affairs magazine
‘The magazine is a kinda cross between‘Heat’ and ‘The Economist’! My currentambition is to launch 2 more titles, and To continue to travel, and have fun with my career as well as to work hard’.
Careers example 5
Andre:Andre now works for a media company in Malaysia, running a Current Affairs magazine
‘The magazine is a kinda cross between‘Heat’ and ‘The Economist’! My currentambition is to launch 2 more titles, and To continue to travel, and have fun with my career as well as to work hard’.
Careers example 6
Abi:‘It’s slightly scary, do other Schools send so many of their students into TV? I keep bumping into Latymer Media people.
I did Broadcasting Studies at Leeds which led to be becoming a Freelance ProductionCo-Ordinator. I recentlyworked on the Vodafone Live Music Awards at Endemol(where Irfan from Latymer is Also working). It's funny to think it all started by making up sci-fi films in the Media Block!’
Careers example 6
Abi:‘It’s slightly scary, do other Schools send so many of their students into TV? I keep bumping into Latymer Media people.
I did Broadcasting Studies at Leeds which led to be becoming a Freelance ProductionCo-Ordinator. I recentlyworked on the Vodafone Live Music Awards at Endemol(where Irfan from Latymer is Also working). It's funny to think it all started by making up sci-fi films in the Media Block!’
..to sum up..to sum upan extremely beneficial,
contemporary course
academic + creative blend
transferable skills will
benefit any career
something a bit different
very relevant to the modern
world
wide ranging study of the
way the media works