Media & Music

Intent

Media: 


Creativity is the core skill found at the centre of our Media curriculum and a key skill which we believe not only helps learners develop their talents but also their independence. We value and encourage the imaginative viewpoints and artistic talent in all of our learners. By using creative approaches to learning and exploration, we believe learners gain a greater understanding of the practical and digital skills which are used by the media industry to target and appeal to a range of audiences. In life, the media is an invaluable resource and important feature that all of us engage with via digital technology. With any new communication source, critical reading and understanding is essential to ensure that students are taught to read and question the viewpoints they may be presented with.


By looking at a range of new and current media, news, social media and digital information we aim to give the students a clear understanding of their curiosity about the ways in which this has been designed and presented to the world. Studying media not only enables learners to understand the ways in which products are designed to appeal to different groups of people but also brings out their creative side which allows them to go above and beyond their imagination. 


Learning to read both widely and critically can encourage interrogation and examination of the news and information we are presented with to develop independent ideas, opinions and viewpoints, all key factors in critical reading and thinking. Our course is designed to encourage innovation from all learners, applying creative approaches to exploring, analysing, evaluating and constructing media products. Through a combination of practical innovation and productive problem solving we aim to prepare our students to develop the life skills required to effectively read, understand, analyse and construct a range of digital media texts. It is our intention to support our students in becoming more knowledgeable about our digitally driven world, the bias of the media and the critical skills required to effectively navigate this. By developing these skills, we believe that they can develop a more reasoned approach towards the ways in which society is involved in constructing, impacting and adapting the media we access every day. We also aim to challenge their creative thinking and show the students we teach the fun side of studying media. 


Qualifications that are taught:

NCFE  Level 2 Technical Award

Trinity Arts Award - Silver,  Bronze




Music: 

Music Technology Curriculum Intent

 

The Music Technology courses at Beckmead College equip students with specialist skills in music production, sound creation and understanding the synergy of specific equipment in a professional studio setting. We deliver Music Technology at a variety of levels, from the Bronze and Silver Arts Award courses, to NCFE levels 1 and 2 (GCSE equivalent). This qualification enables learners to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the music technology industry. It is suitable for learners who are motivated and challenged by learning through hands-on experiences. The qualification will allow learners to gain practical skills in creating music using technology.

  

The Music Technology subject develops transferable skills. Students will learn:

 

 

Qualifications that are taught:

NCFE Level 2 Technical Award in Music Technology

NCFE Level 1 Technical Award in Music Technology

NCFE Creative Studies in Music Technology

Trinity Arts Award Silver – Level 2

Trinity Arts Award Bronze – Level 1