Specialist Subject - Media
Nick Wilson
Specialist Subject Leader Media
After completing my Masters in Creative and Performing Arts, I was lucky enough to start teaching Media Studies and English at ASHS in 2010. As Specialist Subject Leader of Media Studies I have led the development of a programme that explores our lives as both consumers and producers of a constantly evolving landscape of media in the 21st century. This includes everything from social media, streaming media platforms, drama and documentary, news media and video production. Our students live in a world where we are exposed to more media than ever before and I believe it is crucial that we teach them how to safely navigate their way through the murky waters of fake news and dangerous misinformation. I also have a miniature Schnauzer named Gus who is the very goodest boy.
Simon Knyvett
Media
A late comer to teaching, I hope to bring my media experience into the classroom. Whether it is establishing nurturing but demanding learning relationships, or over analyzing texts for every last drop of meaning. It is in this that I hope to provide application to the world we live in and extend horizons beyond the individual echo chamber.
