Curriculum Map
This curriculum map provides an overview of the media studies journey students will experience throughout the academic year. It outlines the sequence of theoretical learning, trade-specific skill development, and hands-on practical tasks, alongside key assessment points designed to monitor and support student progress. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge progressively, with each unit laying the groundwork for future learning. This ensures all students develop a secure understanding of the industry and marketing on a range of platforms such as film, gaming, magazines, newspapers, and radio shows.
| Half-term |
Unit(s) of Work |
Key Assessments |
| Autumn 1 & 2 |
- Introduction to Media Language
- Advertising and marketing - campaigns studied include:
- NHS 111
- Quality Street
- The Man With The Golden Gun
- No Time to Die
As well as unseen texts
- Magazines, focusing on GO and Vogue as well as unseen texts
- Newspapers, focusing on The Sun and The Guardian
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| Spring 1 & 2 |
- Introduction to the film industry
- Focus films: No Time to Die
- Introduction to the Newspaper industry
- Focus newspaper: The Sun
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| Summer 1 & 2 |
- Introduction to the gaming industry
- Focus games: Fortnite
- Introduction to the radio industry
- Focus radio show: Desert Island Discs
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- Coursework unit. Students will research and plan their production project which will be completed in Term 1 of Year 11. The specifics of the brief are determined by the exam board (EDUQAS) and these change each year. They will, however, always include:
- Market research
- Analysis of existing products and audiences
- Design of a media text/s
- Independent completion of a media text/s Year 11
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