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/

Inclusion: NASEN

Thought of visiting?

Ticketmaster.com

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: