Media Studies

Subject Overview

Pupils from Key Stages 3 and 4 who are interested in journalism, working in television or video editing are invited to join the Broadcast News Club which meets on Mondays of Week 1 and Wednesdays of Week 2. This will lead to students from Shire Oak taking part in the BBC’s School Report in the Spring term, where they will create a TV news report which could be shown on local or national TV news bulletins.

Although Media Studies is not taught discretely during KS3 or KS4, it performs a vital role within English.

During Key Stage 3, pupils are taught a range of technical skills which enable them to read less traditional texts, such as film, or cartoons. They are also given the chance to create a range of media, ranging from newspapers to advertising campaigns.

In KS4, GCSE English specifications require the analysis of a broad range of media texts. Therefore, the approaches taken to media in KS3 are vital, underpinning the learning required for success in English GCSEs.

In KS5, Shire Oak Academy offers a BTEC National Award in Media and Communication. The course adopts a highly practical approach to working within the media industry. Combining elements of research, journalism, and photography, the course is diverse and engaging.