Articles & publications
The publications linked on this page are all based on, or refer directly to, media work at the Parkside Federation.
Media Literacy in Schools
In an integrated approach drawing together practice, theory and research, this book explores a number of media courses and activities at the Parkside Federation. It is ideal for secondary English and media teachers and curriculum leaders in secondary schools, as well as ICT teachers and coordinators, PCGE English/Media students, and researchers working on media, English and ICT projects.
Digital Generations, Ed. Buckingham and Willets
Chapter, by Andrew Burn & James Durran
This chapter gives an account of two media courses at the Parkside Federation - a study of Baz Luhrmann's Romeo & Juliet in Year 8, and of Psycho in Year 9, and examines how students use production technologies in analysis of film.
'From Page to Screen and Back Again'
Article by James Durran & Craig Morrison, first published in English, Drama, Media
Focusing on work with Shakespeare and film at Parkside, this article explores intertextual approaches to teaching about film and literature.
'The Three Legged Stool'
Article by Andrew Burn, James Durran & Anton Franks, first published in English in Education
This article refers to media projects at Parkside, in an exploration of the implications of giving parity to the educational disciplines of English, Media and Drama.
‘Two Tongues Occupy My Mouth’ –
Poetry, Performance and the
Moving Image
Article by Andrew Burn, first published in English in Education
This article uses a case study of four films produced by bilingual Year 11 girls at Parkside, to argue for a raised awareness of the possibilities offered by the moving image in English.
'Tigerwoman and the Grammar of Comics'
Article by Andrew Burn and James Durran, first published as an Open University e-lecture, in 1999
This article argues for the study of comics in schools, and includes an analysis of work by Year 8 students.
Editing Film Trailers
Short memo by James Durran, arguing for the validity of editing film trailers as challenging media production work. Writtenn in 2008.