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Why study Media at Garnock?
Media is the perfect combination of practical and analytical; creative and logical.
A valuable and well thought of subject that leads to careers in Scotland's growing Creative Sector- and our pupils succeed!
SUBJECT SKILLS: Media
Resilience
Teamwork Organisation
Communication Creativity
Problem-solving Adaptability
Leadership Integrity
What does Media look like?
What does Media look like?
What do MEDIA students think?
What do MEDIA students think?
(These are real pupil words- voiced by a robot for now!)
(These are real pupil words- voiced by a robot for now!)
S3 Media
S3 Media
“I liked the course structure as it was diverse. We went theory then practical, then theory then practical. It made the course more engaging.”
Taylor R.- S3, N5, H & NPA
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NPA Film
NPA Film
"“I liked watching and analysing films that I hadn't seen before. I wasn't really that into films outside franchises like Marvel, but this class made me really into films due to how much I enjoyed 'The Shining'. Since then, I have probably watched over 100 new films”
Jamie S.- S3, N5, H & NPA
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Higher Media
“I enjoyed doing the practical activities as I was able to be creative and learn new skills.”
Rebecca L. H & NPA
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Want to know more?
See the drop down below for more detailed information about Media courses.
Media Courses at Garnock:
Media Courses at Garnock:
S3 Media-
Analysing Media Content- Pupils will have the chance to study a variety of Media texts of different kinds, and learn how to analyse them using the 7 Key Aspects of Media: Categories, Language, Narrative, Representation, Audience, Institution & Society. They will (COVID allowing) visit the cinema during the annual Into Film Festival.
Creating Media Content- Pupils will have the opportunity to produce as many varied experiences as possible in print, moving image, and radio/podcasting. Pupils will plan, create and evaluate Superhero trailers, posters, adverts, news reports, websites and much more. They will also (COVID allowing) visit Sky Academy Skills Studios to produce a professional looking piece of Media content.
N5 Media-
Analysing Media Content- (2 hr Exam) Studying a variety of Media texts of different kinds, and learning how to analyse them using the 7 Key Aspects of Media. The exam includes an unseen analysis task.
Creating Media Content- (Assignment) Using what they learn studying existing texts, to plan, create and evaluate moving image and print products of their own: short films, trailers, music videos, adverts, before choosing one to form part of their final assignment.
Higher Media-
Analysing Media Content- (2.5 hr Exam) Studying a variety of Media texts of different kinds, and learning how to analyse them using the 7 Key Aspects of Media. The exam includes an unseen analysis task. They will (COVID allowing) attend an event during the annual Into Film Festival.
Role of the Media- (1 hr Exam) Studying the different roles that the Media performs in our society, and analysing and evaluating how different texts perform these roles.
Creating Media Content- (Assignment) Using what they learn studying existing texts, to to plan, create and evaluate moving image and print products of their own: short films, trailers, music videos, adverts, before choosing one to form part of their final assignment.
NPA Film (SCQF Level 6)- (& optional Bacc IP SCQF Level 7)
A primarily practical course suitable for those who have previously studied Media in the school, and want to further develop their theoretical studies of the subject and their practical skills, in lieu of an AH Media and without the pressure of an exam.
Pupils who have no previous experience in Media are also most welcome. Strengths in creative subjects like Art & Design, Drama and English, and technological subjects will be helpful, but nothing is more important or beneficial than a genuine interest in film.
The course is made up of a mixture of practical and theoretical units at both Level 5 & 6. They are:
Film & The Film Industry (Level 6)
Basic Video Camera Operations & Basic Video Editing (both Level 5)
Creative Project (Level 6)
These two Level 5 units and two Level 6 units allow pupils to gain a Level 6 (Higher level) award. As well as learning about camera operations and the editing process to produce a film project of their choice, pupils will study a series of films of particular genres. These genres, and indeed the films, will be decided by the pupils themselves. They will (COVID allowing) attend an event during the annual Into Film Festival.
What comes next?
What comes next?
Many of our students go on to study film related courses at college and universities across Scotland and the UK. While studying Media at Garnock, students have also been involved in BFI Academy, Short Courses at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and one of our very talented students was recently shortlisted in the Scottish Youth Film Festival. Superstars all!
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