This resource is a four lesson, mini ‘introduction’ to A Level Media Studies introducing the the concept of media language, audience, some of the Eduqas theoretical framework and theories. This also includes a ‘first’ media lesson and aims to develop essay writing skills, unseen analysis skills (the Hidden Figures film poster - but could be any print based product) and exam technique.
Makes use of the Eduqas textbook but can be adapted for any scheme of study!
A complete set of resources covering the specification for Component 1. Lessons cover: media and product context, audience, media language, representations.
Approx. 2/3 lessons covering everything on Uptown Funk. This can be done a two revision lessons or elements can be expanded on for more in-depth first time teaching. All aspects of the specification are covered: Media Language, Context, Representations, Intertextuality, Industry.
A range of lessons for Eduqas GCSE Media Studies on MUSIC VIDEOS for Paper 2 Section B covering Taylor Swift ‘Bad Blood’
Lessons explore: media language, narrative, representations, intertextuality and contexts. Media theory is also explored in some lessons.
Some lessons make use to the Eduqas textbook.
Approx. 2/3 lessons covering everything on Waterfalls. This can be done as two revision lessons or elements can be expanded on for more in-depth first time teaching. All aspects of the specification are covered: Media Language, Context, Representations.
A complete lesson (planned as a 3 hour lesson) covering REPRESENTATIONS on GQ Magazine (August 2019 edition) for Paper 1 of Eduqas GCSE Media Studies.
Lesson on: representations of men, ethnicity, women
A complete scheme of lessons covering all aspects of the specification on GQ Magazine (August 2019 edition) for Paper 1 of Eduqas GCSE Media Studies.
Lessons on: magazine codes and conventions, media langauge, media contexts, representations of: men, ethnicity, women.
A full SOW for Component 1 Section A on these two set products. All areas of the GCSE framework are covered including: media language, media representations and media theory. SAMS and non-SAMS exam style questions are included, including a comparison essay.
A complete unit of work on the Eduqas set product Quality Steet and print based advertising. Updated fro September 2022. All aspects of the theoretical framework are covered with lessons on: product context (1950s and the class system), media language, colour, gender, gender theory, age, representations, exam practice on all questions.
A lesson focusing on breaking down Neale’s Genre theory and analysing key sequences from Scream and American Sniper (although any film products could be used). This is a set theory for Eduqas A Level media and this lesson is taught in line with this particular specification, but it is relevant to all study of film!
A number of lessons on a range of media theories and concepts from the Eduqas A Level Media Studies Specification (but could be used for any Media course!)
All of these lessons (excluding Dyer’s Star Theory) explore each theory in depth and focus on set products from the Eduqas specification but could be adapted and taught in relation to any media product.
A range of lessons focusing on: newspaper backgrounds and contexts, media language, representations, theories and exam style questions. This covers all of the Section A specification, makes some use of the Eduqas textbook and resources from the Eduqas website like the Factsheets on newspapers.
A full scheme of work of between 5-7 lessons on Tide for Component 1 Section A and B of the Eduqas A Level Media exam. Lesson cover: media language, representations, audience and look at and break down relevant theories (Van Zoonen, Gerbner, Stuart Hall, David Gauntlett).
Also included is an assessment which is a comparison exam question (similar to SAMS so this mark scheme can be used) comparing Tide with a 1950s Quality Street advert.
A lesson which explores media regulation as a concept and looks at some media products which have been complained about and banned in the UK. The lesson also focuses on Livingstone and Lunt’s theory of regulation, breaks down and evaluates the ideas of the theory. The lesson focuses on the set TV products for Eduqas A level Media Component 2 but can be very easily adapted to focus on any other media products or industries.
Makes use the the Eduqas A Level year 2 text book.
A full, detailed and comprehensive scheme of work covering all aspects of the Eduqas GCSE Media specification. Approx 17 lessons including exam pracitce.
A Knowledge Organiser created for GCSE Media Sudies (Eduqas) covering some key media theories (including all ‘set’ Eduqas theories) related to: Audience, Media Language, Representations, Media Industry.
A Knowledge Organiser created for GCSE Media Sudies (Eduqas) covering key terms and examples related to music videos. The examples given are general and some make reference to Taylor Swift’s Bad Blood (this could be easily adapted for any music video).