Media Studies at Rooks Heath School is taught in our new Technology Block where students have access to industry standard equipment and software, including our TV Studio.   

The aim of the Media curriculum at KS4 is, through academic and creative study, to teach and facilitate students to become self-confident, enquiring and inquisitorial consumers, critics and producers of the media landscape.  The KS4 Media curriculum explores the media’s influence and place in society through the theoretical framework of Media Language, Representation, Audience and Industry.  Currently, the school offers Eduqas GCSE Media Studies.  This qualification recognises the diverse needs and aspirations of our learners, giving students the opportunity to study Media with either an academic or vocational approach through the non-examined coursework assessment.  The GCSE curriculum consists of  

• Component 1: Exploring the Media Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 40% of qualification 

• Component 2: Understanding Media Forms and Products Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 30% of qualification 

• Component 3: Creating Media Products Non-exam assessment 30% of qualification 

The curriculum is sequenced in a manner to enable students to develop a deep knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts through analytical and practical activities.  Alongside the development of practical skills in production techniques, careers are explicitly taught through the curriculum.  The skills and knowledge acquired through the completion of GCSE Media Studies will prepare students not only for further study at KS5 but also for future careers in the Media Industry.