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

Venues for this Curriculum

Ingestre Arts provides high quality residential arts education courses for a wide range of groups including primary and secondary schools, academies, specialist arts colleges, youth and adult groups.

Experience, Educate, Evolve

Specialists in school skiing, educational & sports tours & training - 60 years experience delivering excellent customer service and superb value tours.

Unlock your students imaginations with the trip of a lifetime, as only Topflight can do it.

Discover the iconic open-air Globe Theatre in our annual April-October season combining Shakespeare classics, as they were meant to be seen, with plays by the most gifted new writers.

Alongside the Globe season, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse candles shine all year round on a host of thrilling productions and music events from international and multitalented performers.  

Somerset House is a major arts and cultural centre in the heart of London. During summer months 55 fountains dance in the courtyard, and in winter you can skate on London's favourite ice rink. Somerset House also programmes contemporary art and design exhibitions, free displays, family workshops and guided tours. 

Your pupils will love the biggest screen in the UK… You'll love that they're learning!

Give your class an unforgettable learning experience on Britain's biggest screen. Pick an IMAX film, and book a visit for your class – film showings during term time usually start at 10:30am or 11:45am, but other times can also be arranged. Alternatively, you can schedule a screening of a full-length feature film. 

Benefits of school trips to the BFI IMAX London include:

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It was Britain's deadliest conflict and one which shaped our modern world. Why did brother take up arms against brother and how did a once all-powerful monarch lose his head to the axeman?

Join us once a month to enjoy a carefully selected film followed by a film themed arts activity. Get busy in our new arts room with model-making, giant drawings, Lego, animation creations and much more.

Curzon Kids Club is special because it is unique to North Somerset, affordable and fun!

Cafe, Art Gallery and the UK's Smallest Cinema

Contained within the Café is a unique cinema that has 23 tiered seats, an amazing 7.1 Dolby Digital surround sound system, Electric 4.3 & 16.9 wide screen with HD TV, VHS, HDMI & Blueray system where films from the early 1900s through to the present day can be seen.

The cinema can be booked for private functions and parties with food and drink.

An outstanding centre for art and ideas, the public art gallery of The University of Edinburgh, Talbot Rice Gallery presents original and relevant exhibitions within a unique historical context. The exhibitions exemplify creativity and ambition, seen through a distinctive programme of Scottish and International artists, with informed interpretation and lively educational events. 

Enjoy a visit to the City Art Centre, a main Edinburgh art gallery with one of the best collections of Scottish art. We show interesting exhibitions from our own collections and from all over the world. We can also tempt you with an attractive shop located on the ground floor.

The Trust has a comprehensive range of photographs and artefacts from Grangemouth's past

The Trust has a comprehensive range of photographs and artefacts from Grangemouth’s past. There is a 12 × 8 ft model of Grangemouth Airport with facts and books of World War II. Slide shows are arranged by the Trust historian for local organisations.

Southend Planetarium offers visitors an unique experience and can seat around 20 people. There is a changing programme of talks about astronomy and the night sky throughout the year.

The Planetarium is situated on the first floor within Central Museum.

Follow in the footsteps of Hardy and Miller

Broadchurch walking trail has been launched along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset for fans of the TV series. The trail, launched by West Dorset District Council, will help visitors discover the settings of some of the iconic scenes which feature in the hit ITV series.

STUDYTRIPS is one of the largest independent and most respected educational travel companies in the UK.
 

NST is the UK's leading school tours, school trips and educational travel company for primary schools, secondary schools and colleges.

Since 1967 we've been creating expertly planned school tours - helping groups get more from their time away... Take a Learning Journey.

Curriculum-linked school trips

FHT Travel Ltd provides a knowledgeable and professional student group travel services, with bespoke visits based on each institute’s subject specialism needs and offering great value for money. Whilst away, a full and varied programme can be arranged, giving students the ideal opportunity to enhance their studies away from the institute. 

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Adaptable Travel provides innovative educational tours for thousands of passengers each academic year from schools, colleges and universities. We pride ourselves on offering unique, safe and low-cost school trips and study tours. 

School trips and study tours abroad

Halsbury Travel will work with you to create a tailor made trip that will inspire your pupils and bring your subject to life.

Established in 1986, Halsbury Travel is a friendly, family-run school tour operator. With several former teachers in our midst, we understand from first-hand experience the pressures on teachers when organising school trips.

The Minack Theatre is Cornwall's world famous open-air theatre.

Our SUMMER SEASON of theatre runs from May to September presenting drama, musicals and opera in this most dramatic of settings.

We have a huge range of practical adult and child courses ranging from complete beginner to advanced. Our theory courses expand your knowledge and skills in specialist areas from VHF radio courses to sea survival!

There's so much to do at the newly refurbished Manchester Central Library:

Great for a rainy day indoors. The latest film releases shown all day everyday.

The Naughton Gallery is named after its generous benefactors Martin and Carmel Naughton. Since 2001, The Gallery has become one of Belfast's most sought after and exciting visual arts platforms, featuring a rolling programme of works from the University's own collection, touring exhibitions and shows by local and international artists. The Naughton Gallery is a registered museum.

Classic family friendly ice skating rink also offering lessons in skating and ice hockey.

Great idea for a cold and wet afternoon for a family day out in Staffordshire.

Situated next to the cinema.

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