
New York City offers students a powerful combination of film culture, journalism, digital media and creative industries. The city has played a central role in the development of film and television and continues to be one of the most important media hubs in the world. This itinerary allows students to explore cinematic locations, visit museums dedicated to moving image culture and gain insight into contemporary media production such as podcasting and broadcasting. The programme supports GCSE and A Level topics including media language, representation, industries and audiences while providing inspiration for creative coursework and practical media projects.
A dynamic programme combining film culture, media institutions and creative exploration across one of the world’s most iconic cities.
Morning: Flight from the United Kingdom to New York City.
Afternoon: Arrival, airport transfer and hotel check-in.
Evening: Orientation walk around Manhattan including Times Square.
Morning: Visit the Museum of the Moving Image to explore the history of film, television and digital media.
Afternoon: New York film locations walking tour exploring famous filming locations across Manhattan.
Evening: Group dinner and free time in the local area.
Morning: Broadcast studio-style visit exploring how television programmes are produced and delivered.
Afternoon: Discussion and observation of media environments in Times Square including advertising, branding and digital screens.
Evening: Optional Broadway theatre performance.
Morning: Visit to a professional podcast studio with a workshop on scripting, recording and audio storytelling.
Afternoon: Free time for further exploration of Manhattan including Central Park or major cultural attractions.
Evening: Final group evening in New York.
Morning: Hotel check-out and transfer to the airport.
Afternoon: Return flight to the United Kingdom.
Evening: Arrival in the UK.






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New!Visit the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens to explore the history and technology of film, television and digital media. Interactive exhibitions allow students to examine production techniques such as editing, sound design, animation and visual effects while learning how moving image culture has developed over time.
New!Discover New York as one of the most filmed cities in the world on a guided walking tour of famous screen locations. Students explore how real urban spaces are transformed for cinema and television while examining how directors use setting to build narrative, character and atmosphere.
New!Gain insight into the world of television broadcasting with a visit to a studio environment or media production space. Students learn about the roles involved in news and television production and explore how programmes are planned, recorded and delivered to audiences.
New!Explore modern audio storytelling with a visit to a professional podcast studio. Students learn about scripting, recording, editing and audience engagement while hearing directly from producers or presenters about the growing role of podcasting within the global media landscape.
New!Visit Times Square, one of the most recognisable media environments in the world. Students analyse the relationship between advertising, branding, digital screens and audience attention within a high-impact public media space.
Your Media and Film Studies school trip takes place in New York City, one of the world’s most influential centres for media production, journalism, film and digital culture. From major broadcasting networks and film studios to iconic filming locations and museums dedicated to moving image culture, New York offers students a unique opportunity to explore how media texts are created, distributed and consumed. The city provides a dynamic real-world environment for studying media industries, representation and audiences while connecting theory to contemporary practice.

Freehand New York provides a stylish and comfortable base for school groups visiting the city. Located in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, the hotel offers modern rooms, excellent transport connections and easy access to many of New York’s cultural and media landmarks. With welcoming communal spaces, on-site dining and a vibrant creative atmosphere, Freehand New York is well suited to student groups exploring the city while ensuring teachers and students enjoy a safe and well-organised stay.
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