The document summarizes the media facilities, curriculum, staff, results, and career opportunities available at Glenthorne Media Academy. It provides details of the equipment and software available, courses ranging from GCSE to A-Level and BTECs in media and film. Students are taught by experienced media teachers and technicians and have worked on professional film and theater projects. The academy aims to prepare students for careers in media through practical skills-based projects in areas like music video production, TV ident design, and working to a brief for external clients.

1. Glenthorne Media Academy
Glenthorne High School

2. The Media facilities at Glenthorne
consists of:
•35 MAC computers purchased in July 2013
•Professional print and video software (Adobe Suite)
•Three subject specific Media classrooms
•Six high quality DSLR cameras and tripods
•End of year Awards show
Media At Glenthorne

3. The Media Curriculum at Glenthorne consist of:
•At Key Stage 4 GCSE Media and Level 2 BTEC Media is offered
•At Key Stage 5 we offer:
- A Level Media
- A Level Film
- Glenthorne Media Academy (formerly Level 3 BTEC)
Media At Glenthorne

4. The Media Staff at Glenthorne consist of:
•Three fulltime experienced Media teachers
•One fulltime dedicated Media Technician
•There will be a team of practitioners who will be
involved with the different courses
Media At Glenthorne

5. Results…
AS Media
A2 Media
AS Film
A2 Film
BTEC Level 3
100%
96 %
100%
100%
100%
A- E
A- C
A- C
A*-C
Pass
Media At Glenthorne

6. We currently have pupils studying media degrees
at:
Alumni
We also have a student
who just completed
production work for The
World’s End (2013)

7. The ethos of the Media Academy is to prepare you for a career in the Media
industry. The course will explore a number of different projects both in video
and print format. For example:
(1)Music Video Production
(2)TV Ident Design & Production
(3)Working to a Media Brief
The focus is very much on practical skills but this will still require planning
and organisational skills.
You will receive workshops and guidance from visiting professionals
throughout the 2 years.
Glenthorne Media Academy

8. Unit 5: Working to a Brief
Students were commissioned by the Royal
Shakespeare Company and the London Connected
Learning Centre to film a scene from Shakespeare’s
Titus Andronicus in collaboration with the Drama
Academy
•This involved…
Sample of a Unit

9. • The Media Academy did some initial research about
the play…
• They had camera and sound workshops by
documentary film-maker Sam Lawlor, who also
discussed different approaches to filming
Shakespeare…

10. • Students planned & storyboarded the project…
• They worked with the actors in the Drama
Academy
• Before going to the Royal Shakespeare Company in
Stratford-upon-Avon to see a production of the
play…

11. • Students filmed over two lengthy shooting sessions
in Morden Park
• Then edited for multiple weeks (with feedback
from people in industry)…
• Before it was screened
at the BFI Southbank!

13. BTEC qualification equivalent to one A Level
Precise units will depend on subject expertise but a sample of previous units
includes:
•Creating TV Idents
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in
Music (Performance)

14. 1) Application Form
2) Audition
3) Gain acceptance onto the course
The Next Steps…

15. The audition process will enable us to find out if you are
suitable for the course.
At the audition you will be asked to provide a portfolio of
creative work. Any Media work needs to titled and listed.
While the panel are looking over your work, you will put into
groups to make a short film. The panel will be looking for high
quality, creative ideas rather than a perfect piece of work.
The audition panel will comprise of the 3 Media teachers and
our technician Mr. Reynolds will be available to help.
The Audition…

16. • Questions?
• Please e-mail
ngo@glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk
• For any further details or questions
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