A lesson which explores the concept of sound, sound terminology and the effect of, and importance of, sound in communicating meaning.
A great introduction of teaching music videos (or any AV media where sound will be explored in depth!)
A full SOW (appox. 7 lessons) covering the basics on this set product which explores all areas of the A Level framework: media language, audience, representations, theory and exam style questions (not SAMS).
A range of schemes of work for set products for the Component 1 examination. Makes use of SAMS as well as other exam style questions (not SAMS) and includes model answers from students. Also included is a small ‘introduction to media’ scheme of work and an ‘exam map’ which breaks down the exam offering suggestions on timing.
This resource includes three schemes of work: an introduction to the film industry, Kiss the Vampire for Component 1 Section A and I, Daniel Blake and Straight Outta Compton for Component 1 Section B. These are intended to be taught in this order and to cover a full term.
All areas for the A Level framework are covered including: Media language, audience, industry, representations, media theory and exam style questions (SAMS questions and questions not from SAMS material).
Approximately 3-5 lessons on nature poetry which is a subtle introduction to 'the Romantics' - this works well as a step into AQA GCSE poetry! Included are analysis and creative tasks aimed at higher ability year 8 but could be done with any KS3 class. Enjoy!
A small scheme (approx 2 weeks or 9 lessons) of REVISION lessons based on key characters and themes and the AQA GCSE English Literature specification, but adaptable for any teaching! Makes use of SAMS material and mark schemes from the AQA website.
A scheme of work on WaterAid ‘Claudia Sings’ for Component 1 Section A and B of the Eduqas A Level Media exam. Lessons cover: media language, narrative, audience and relevant set theories (Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss, Hall, Gerbner, bell hooks and all ‘set’ representations theories).
NOW INCLUDING A LESSON ON REPRESENTATIONS - THIS PARTICULAR RESOURCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO BUY ON IT’S OWN!
Three lessons (taught as a 2 hour double and then single lesson) on the representations in the WaterAid ‘Claudia Sings’ advert for Component 1 Section A of the Eduqas A Level Media exam. Lessons cover: all representations and reps theories including a lesson which breaks down and analysis bll hooks theory in relation to WaterAid.
A full SoW on this set product for Component 1 Section B which explores: context, industry and audience and includes exam style questions throughout the lessons which are NOT SAMS (the SAMS mark scheme can be used as a guide for marking these). Makes use of the Eduqas year 1 and 2 A Level textbooks and includes the full episode of the show!
Detailed and comprehensive lessons covering all aspects of the specification for Paper 2 Section A. These lessons cover: genre, media language, character roles, technical codes and conventions for Luther and The Sweeney. Also included is a TV Crime Drama Knowledge organiser.
A fun, festive lesson which analyses the uss of media language in a range of print based Christmas adverts. Links nicely to any teaching of print based advertising and Eduqas GCSE Media Paper 1.
A lesson which is aimed at mid/lower ability GCSE English students exploring how to vary sentence structures in descriptive writing and writing based on an image.
A lesson or two for Eduqas A Level Media (component 1) which explores the use of media language on the advert for Tide and applies relevenat theories: Barthes, Strauss, Bandura.
Grade boundaries for: overall qualification (taken from Eduqas), individual units, individual questions. This can be used to provide students with a ‘grade’ for every piece of work they complete whether that be an exam style question or Mock exam.
This is based on the 1 - 9 boundaries from Summer 2019.
A full scheme of work for Eduqas GCSE Media Studies on TV Crime Drama, Luther and The Sweeney. This covers all aspects of the specification, a range of theories, includes practice exam questions, and makes use to the Eduqas textbook and other TV crime dramas which can be adapted to the teachers choice.
A range of lessons for Eduqas GCSE Media Studies on MUSIC WEBSITES for Paper 2 Section B covering: Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams (could be easily adapted for teaching of different music artisits).
Lessons explore: media language, codes and conventions, representations and ideologies on websites and social media.
Also inluded are opportunities for students to plan and answer exam questions in full.
Makes use to the Eduqas textbook.
A Knowledge Organiser created for GCSE Media Sudies (Eduqas) but also relevant for A Level, covering key terms on: Media Language, Characters, Narrative Audience, Sound, TV Industry.
A detailed Knowledge Organiser created for GCSE Media Sudies (Eduqas) but also relevant for A Level, covering key terms and concepts on: Media Language, Visuals, Representations, Audience, Narrative, Sound, Camera Angles.
A lesson which explores the concept of the ‘class system’ in Britain including exampels from the media and analysis of the print based advert for Quality Street.
Includes a PowerPoint and printed worksheet.