The Media Studies curriculum at Fareham Academy enables students to explore a broad range of products across different media industries. This allows them to develop their media literacy and reflect upon the influence that the media has on the world they live in. From traditional forms such as newspapers to the modern roles of vloggers, influencers, and video gamers, we study creations from a diverse variety of producers. This approach promotes fundamental British values such as diversity and equality. The course also provides opportunities for rich SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) discussion, particularly through the examination of stereotyping and the representation of gender, race, and class in the media. As Media Studies is first introduced in Year 10, we begin by learning the theoretical framework – the key knowledge that underpins the course – to support the transition into the new subject. Each media industry is then studied individually in coherently planned and carefully sequenced lessons, designed to embed and expand the knowledge and terminology students have already acquired. To demonstrate their learning, regular assessment is embedded throughout the course to promote progress. Students are encouraged to debate and discuss their opinions on the media through discursive and evaluative essays, which help to develop their literacy skills. In addition to becoming critical consumers of the media, students have the opportunity to design and create media products. This creative aspect is woven throughout the curriculum and culminates in the production of a media text for their non-examined assessment. Media Studies at Fareham Academy aims to unlock each student’s potential to become media literate by analysing and evaluating the role of the media, while also creating their own media products, preparing them for future careers in the creative industries.