MEDIA LITERACY PROGRAMME

Our media literacy programme is suitable for any educator working with young people aged 5-19, and is open to teachers, teaching assistants, youth and community groups and library staff. Our media literacy programme covers:

Film Literacy – Film is a powerful tool to engage young people, capture their imaginations and bring the written word to life. Our training demonstrates the benefits of using film as text developing learners’ critical thinking, analytical and contextualisation skills.

Beginners Filmmaking – Filmmaking enables learners to develop a wide range of exciting, creative curricular and transferable skills. 

Stop Motion Animation – Learn how stop-frame animations can be made in the classroom using a range of technology such as digital cameras, iPads and smart phones; and edited using a variety of programmes.

Take a look at the different options available below and feel free to contact us with any questions or for cost and booking information.

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FILM LITERACY

1 1/2 hours (Twilight) – full day 

Participants will be introduced to a series of tools including the 3Cs (character, colour, camera) and 3Ss (story, setting, sound), which build teachers’ ability to help their learners contextualise and decode film, learning key literacy skills such as inference, deduction and analysis which can be applied to film and other texts.

Each activity is designed to help build on a learner’s comprehension, analytical and writing skills and includes an opportunity for curriculum-focused filmmaking and extended writing. 

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BEGINNERS     FILMMAKING

1 1/2 hours (Twilight) – full day 

This fun session will build educator confidence in filmmaking. Filmmaking develops not just student voice, but a range of skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, and creativity. Beginning with the analysis of film texts, the session’s activities include first step filmmaking. Educators will be equipped with a range of strategies to increase young people’s interest and understanding of the film industry. Particularly suitable for use within film clubs, youth and community groups and library settings, as well as schools with an interest in filmmaking.

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STOP MOTION ANIMATION

1 1/2 hours (Twilight) – full day 

Watch, analyse and create animations. Explore narrative, planning and design through claymation, silhouette, paper cut and pixellation animation. Learn how stop-frame animations can be made in the classroom using a range of technology such as digital cameras, iPads and smart phones; and edited using a variety of programmes. The session will also examine the ways in which animation can be used as a framework for a range of curricular needs, encouraging active learning and helping raise attainment for a range of assessment objectives.