What are they and what do they involve?
Media venues are places such as cinemas, television studios and broadcasting houses, and are places to go experience and learn about the workings of the programmes on our TV, the films in our cinemas and the shows on our radios! They can involve activities such as guided tours and exhibitions but can be as simple as enjoying the latest releases in the cinema.
What are the benefits?
The media is increasingly popular in modern day society, and seeing the development that goes into the various productions is excellent for sparking an interest in creative media production in students; a trip to a venue that educates a student in how film, television and radio are made could generate a passion that could become a career.
What students is it suitable for?
Films will come with age restrictions to advise you what ages each one is are suitable for, but these venues should in general be appropriate for all students.
Costs?
Cinema prices tend to vary but should generally be under £10 per person, while tourism venues will differ depending on the content; make sure to thoroughly check out the prices in your area.
Safety Implications?
Be aware of advised age restrictions for all types of media – there will be recommended viewing ages for most forms!
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:
A fine and all too rare example of a really artistic cinema, and families are given the opportunity to enjoy an atmosphere of genuine luxury through their entertainment.
Founded in memory of the British film-maker Bill Douglas in 1994, this museum on Exeter University campus contains an enormous collection relating to the history of film and optical entertainment.
Since it opened in December 2007, the Dad's Army Museum has gone from strength to strength. Today thousands of visitors make their way to Thetford (Walmington-on-Sea) each year to see where the series was filmed and to learn more about one of the most enduring comedy programmes ever produced.
The London Film Museum is now the venue for the Bond in Motion Collection, including the famous Lotus Esprit (as a submarine!). This is a chance for movie (and car) fans young and old to see some of the most iconic film vehicles of all time.
The Hippodrome is Scotland's oldest purpose-built cinema. Opened in 1912, and an A-listed historic building, it is the masterpiece of architect Matthew Steele, who left Bo'ness with a remarkable built heritage of early 20th century design styles.
The biggest movie screen in the Midlands: as high as a five storey building and as wide as four buses. The great range of fantastic IMAX 2D and 3D films will put you right in the heart of the action.
Offering far more than an ordinary cinema, our day time up market coffee shop and gallery turns into a wine bar in the evening alongside the Circle and Auditorium Bar.
Multi screen cinema, children welcome, multiple U and PG screenings particularly throughout the summer.
Get the complete Harry Potter Experience at the Studio Tour. Go behind the scenes of the Harry Potter film series, located at the Studios where it all began. Step on to authentic sets and relive the magic through the eyes of the filmmakers who brought the Harry Potter film series to life.
Within our Public Space area at the Mailbox you can try your hand at presenting the news or a weather bulletin and take a touch screen tour of the radio drama studio where The Archers is recorded.
Aardman's adeptness of engaging audiences with compelling stories told through animation, has earned the company a deserved worldwide reputation. Their award-winning work produces a unique brand of independent film alongside work for broadcast and advertising spots. The studio has had ten Oscar® nominations, and has won four.
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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 Bushcraft Company offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget.
A 15-year-old boy fell 60ft over the edge of a cliff whilst on a geography school trip, miraculously only suffering minor injuries.