Media Studies is the only subject which really explains our world.
                                                                                              Richard Osman

 

Our Media Studies curriculum journey shows how we develop the skills of our students and the topics the students cover in each year. Click on our learning journey below to view it in more detail.

What is Media Studies like at Guilsborough?

Please watch our short video to see what studying Media Studies at Guilsborough is like.

Media Studies has made me think differently about what I watch, play or read.

Year 10 student 

Before I started the course, I didn’t really think about how important the media is in our lives.

Year 11 student

I feel like I know a lot more about Media Studies now, and I am looking forward to studying it at A Level.

Year 11 student

 

Where will Media Studies take me past Year 11?

SIXTH FORM

 

You will use Media Studies in many aspects of your life. Some of you may wish to study Media Studies further in our sixth form by choosing to study:

A Level Media Studies

Please click on the course to explore studying these subjects at Guilsborough Sixth Form.

Media Studies is also used in many other subjects studied at sixth form and in degrees such at Sociology, Psychology, English and Business Studies.

CAREERS

When you enter the world of work, whether after Year 11, sixth form or university, you will find that Media Studies is used in many careers such as:

• Design
• Publishing
• Video games
• TV and Film
• Journalism
• Education

Some of our past students who have studied Media Studies at A Level now have careers at:

• BBC
• ITV
• Make up and special effects for film and television

Please visit our Careers Guidance page for more information

Useful resources to support learning in Media Studies

These resources are useful for students to help consolidate knowledge learnt in lessons and to aid revision ;