Media (Film, Television and Radio)

Media (Film, Television and Radio)

The study of the Media is mainly a secondary school activity, but younger children, too, can enjoy learning about how radio, and television shows and films are made.

The British Film Institute promotes the study of film in the UK, while as the national broadcaster the BBC promotes education as part of its charter.

Major opportunities in this area include the Doctor Who Experience, Aardman Animations' studios, Granada's Coronation Street studios and the Harry Potter Studio Tour. Of course there are also many historic buildings and places which play host to TV and film sets including Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey), Alnwick Castle (Blackadder and Harry Potter), Portobello Road Market (Notting Hill) and Thetford (Dad's Army).

Visits tend to be to look round the facilities, but it is possible to book workshops and interactive events. The BBC provides the most accessible experiences to the largest number of students. It is possible to arrange visits to your local TV and radio stations and Liverpool’s Radio City has a tour programme.

Many schools also arrange group visits to see shows being made. Quiz shows and pop music programmes are popular, as are CBeebies programmes.

 

Main organisations:

Arts Council

British Film Institute

Film Education

 

Films Resources

http://www.filmeducation.org/warhorse/

http://www.filmeducation.org/howtotrainyourdragon/

http://www.thefilmspace.org/thinking-film/

 

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BBC Midlands Studio Tours

BBC Broadcasting House, London Studio Tours

Radio City Tower Tours, Liverpool

Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tours and Workshop

Doctor Who Experience

Aardman Animations

Dad's Army Museum

 

For a complete list of venues and providers who deliver specialist courses and activities for this subject see below:

Highclere Castle

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Castles
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Highclere Castle is a beautiful building and a warm, welcoming home to visitors and guests at events and celebrations held here.

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Lamb House

Georgian house with literary associations
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Historic Buildings & Monuments
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Red-brick fronted house with literary associations - both Henry James and E. F. Benson, the novelists, lived here.

We like telling stories and making sure our visitors learn about the best bits of this special place so we need guides for the house and garden to bring Lamb House to life. If you can immerse yourself in the history of this place and its jewel of a garden, can tell a good tale or two and keep our visitors enthralled, come and volunteer, we've got several roles available.

The garden

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Drayton Manor

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Theme Parks
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Drayton Manor is a fun-filled theme park near Tamworth with rides like Apocalypse, Maelstrom and Pandemonium, animals and of course Thomas Land, home of Thomas the Tank Engine. There's even a 4D cinema and a Dino Trail.

School Visits

Drayton Manor is the favourite day out for schools and colleges. History, heritage, nature and conservation, science, Business and leisure and Health and Safety – there's a host of educational opportunities – plus real value for money!

Key Stage 1 Workshops

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Alton Towers

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Theme Parks
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Theme park and CBeebies Land with great kids attractions; white-knuckle roller coaster rides including the Smiler, Air and Oblivion; special events and much, much more.

You can stay at our Alton Towers Resort hotel too.

Education

A school trip to Alton Towers will challenge your pupils, fill them with enthusiasm and let them experience the thrill of practical learning, first hand.

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Library of Birmingham

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Libraries / Archives
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The new Library of Birmingham is a stunning building both inside and out. Here you can:

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Royal Victoria Country Park

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Parks and Gardens
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At the Royal Victoria Park there are a wide range of activities that you can enjoy.

Wildlife and Habitats

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The Burrell Collection

Creative fun in the countryside
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Art Gallery
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​​​​​​In the heart of Pollok Country Park, this award-winning building houses a unique collection in a beautiful woodland setting. The Burrell Collection is one of the greatest ever created by one person, comprising over 8,000 objects.

Our displays range from work by major artists including Rodin, Degas and Cézanne, to important examples of late medieval art, Chinese and Islamic art, Ancient Civilizations and much more.

The Burrell regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, and runs an extensive programme of events and activities for both adults and families with children.​​

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BBC Broadcasting House

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Media (Film, Television and Radio)
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This new BBC Tour is available to book now!

Step inside the exciting world of broadcasting! Here at BBC Tours we're inviting you to peek behind the scenes of our dynamic live broadcasting hub and hear what goes on at the beating heart of the BBC!

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Radio City

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Media (Film, Television and Radio)
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The Radio City Viewing Gallery is now open.

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Little Theatre Cinema

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Media (Film, Television and Radio)
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The Little Theatre Cinema was built by community theatre pioneer Consuelo de Reyes and her husband in 1935.

It initially functioned as a news theatre, open from midday and showing hourly programmes of documentaries and newsreels. Feature films were first shown in 1939, the first two being PEG OF OLD DRURY starring Anna Neagle, followed by OH, MR PORTER! starring Will Hay.

The cinema thrived on local support throughout the years as other Bath cinema venues closed, and in 1979 the former scenery store and lounge area were converted into a second screen.

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