Media Studies & Film Studies On Tour December 2019

Dear Student,

There is a fantastic opportunity for you to participate in a 2-day excursion to London as part of your Media or Film Studies A-Level course.

The trip, which will take place on Wednesday 18th December and Thursday 19th December 2019, has been designed to ignite your love of media and film beyond the confines of the A-Level specification whilst consolidating classroom learning in a real context.

We feel that this is an excellent opportunity to learn about the history and development of Media and Film, witness first hand how Film and Media is made and distributed and understand the variety of job roles within the industry.

As part of the 2-day package we will carry out the following;

Warner Brothers Studio tour. Here we will go behind the scenes at the set of the Harry Potter films. The Studio Tour provides a unique showcase of the extraordinary British artistry, technology and talent that went into making the films.

A West End Theatre Show. For our evening’s entertainment, we will get to experience a West End Show, TBC

On the second day, we will visit Chocolate Films and take part in an Animation Workshop.

It should be noted that the trip will involve an early Monday morning start at approximately 5am (full itinerary and details to follow)

The cost of the trip is £245 per person and this includes a 2 course evening meal on Wednesday 18th December, overnight accommodation inclusive of breakfast in the Meininger Hotel, London Hyde Park (where you will sleep in multi-bedded rooms) and coach travel to and from all activities.

Unfortunately there are only 35 places available for the trip and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. To secure your place you must pay a non-refundable deposit of £100 by cash, card or cheque (made payable to QESFC) at the Tower Entrance Reception desk along with the attached pro-forma signed by a parent or guardian by Thursday 26 th September 2019.

Payments can be made from Thursday 26 th September at

1:00pm

The remaining balance of £145 will be due by Monday 14th October 2019

If you feel you require financial assistance to make your participation possible some support may be available on request. Please enquire at the finance office or see Meirion Baker.

Putting your name down for this trip implies that you accept the ‘Code of Conduct’ below.

A reserve list will be operated.

CODE OF CONDUCT and EXPECTATIONS

We know that most of you will have been on a number of visits and will be aware of the codes of behaviour such a visit involves. However, it is worth reminding you that

We are dependent on the goodwill of the venues we are attending. Your conduct will reflect on the College and could affect your own and others’

future opportunities to take part in visits. It is easy to disturb other people in an auditorium or during a screening

The teachers accompanying you will be responsible for the organisation of the trip and will expect you to comply with all reasonable requests made by them throughout the duration of the trip including during your free time. Therefore, please

Be prompt. Arrive in good time at meeting points and to meet the coach Do not go off on your own Treat others with courtesy and politeness Behave in a mature and responsible manner Do not take any illegal substances Refrain from consuming alcohol Do not leave a venue without permission from one of your teachers

And, in addition, while there

Switch all mobile phones to silent during shows/activities Don’t chat to those around you during the show Don’t eat sweets, crisps, etc. that could cause a noise either eating or

unwrapping them

Thank you for your co-operation. Enjoy the visit!

Yours Sincerely,

Jodie Freeman and Nicola Naisbett (Media and Film)

Media and Film Studies educational visit consent form

Student Name:

Date of Birth: Age at time of the trip:

1. To be signed by parent/Carer

I consent to my son/daughter participating in the Media and Film 2 day educational visit to London taking place on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th December 2019. I understand the nature of the visit and the activities that my son/daughter will be participating in. I am aware that a small amount of unsupervised time is part of the itinerary and I have read the code of conduct and am aware of the expectations of my son/daughter throughout the visit.

I will provide the accompanying staff any medical/dietary information required for the trip.

I enclose a non-refundable deposit of £100 (to be paid from 1.00pm on Thursday 26th September) and I am aware that the remaining balance of £145 must be paid on or before Monday 14th October 2019

Emergency contact number:

Student contact number:

Parental Email contact:

Student Email:

Please specify any particular dietary requirements and medical information below:

Name of Parent/Guardian:Signature:Date: