This document offers exemplar responses for the WJEC/Eduqas Summer 2024 A Level Media Studies Component 2 examination. It serves as a resource for potential examiners and current teachers to gain insight into the expected standards and indicative content. The content included here is illustrative rather than prescriptive, and it is not anticipated that all possible points will be addressed in each response. The sample covers the following topics: Television: Black Mirror and The Returned Magazine: Woman and Adbusters Online Media: Zoe Sugg and JJ Olatunji; and the Attitude website. In this file, you will find a total of five essays, each offering valuable insights for your reference.

Online Media: THIIIRD - WJEC/Eduqas A-Level Media Studies Are you teaching A-Level Eduqas Component 2 Online Media? Immerse your students in the world of THIIIRD online magazine with this all-inclusive 10-lesson resource pack (90-minute lessons), perfectly adaptable for 10-12 sessions to suit your teaching pace. This resource pack delves into the essential media framework and contexts, including: Media Language Media Representation Media Audiences Media Industry Media Context Engage with the theories of influential thinkers like bell hooks, Stuart Hall, Paul Gilroy, and others, while exploring key ideas in connection with Thiiird. What’s Inside? • 10 Complete Lessons: Each crafted with rich, interactive PowerPoints, embedded media, and activities that keep students engaged from start to finish. • Comprehension Tasks & Mini Assessment Practices: Ensure that your students grasp key concepts effectively while building exam confidence. • Set Theorist Articles: Deep dive into theorists critical for this unit, helping students to grasp complex ideas with ease. • Sample Exam Response & Activity: Boost your students’ exam skills with a sample response, followed by a structured activity to refine their technique. • Equip your students for success with this dynamic, ready-to-use resource. • Creative Design Tasks & Group Presentations: Encourage students to unleash their creativity through design activities and work collaboratively on group presentations, developing both their understanding of media concepts and their communication skills. Why You Should Purchase This Resource Pack Designed specifically for A Level Media Studies students following the WJEC Eduqas curriculum, this comprehensive resource pack is both informative and accessible. The PowerPoint presentations are rich with essential content, and the accompanying worksheets give students the opportunity to actively apply their learning, making complex concepts easy to grasp and engaging to explore. Your feedback is truly appreciated.

A-Level English Literature: Mastering Wuthering Heights through Activity-Based Learning! Transform your A-Level English Literature classes with this comprehensive Wuthering Heights teaching resource, designed to engage students in exploring Emily Brontë’s dark, captivating classic like never before. This all-in-one booklet is packed with activity-based worksheets to bring the complexities of Wuthering Heights to life, ensuring students grasp key elements while developing critical thinking skills. What’s Inside? This booklet includes 7 worksheets, spanning a total of 34 pages. Each worksheet features clear learning objectives to guide students through their tasks. The Gothic Tradition – Explore the eerie atmosphere, supernatural elements, and dark romanticism that define Brontë’s Gothic style. Character Analysis – Analyse the complex relationships and motivations of Heathcliff, Catherine, and other key characters. Narrative Techniques – Unravel Brontë’s intricate framing and shifting perspectives. Themes and Symbolism – Examine themes like passion, revenge, and nature, along with the novel’s rich symbolism. Context & Critical Views – Understand the historical, social, and literary contexts, plus feminist, Marxist, and psychoanalytic perspectives. Essay & Exam Prep – Strengthen essay planning, thesis development, and exam strategies. Why Choose This Resource? Tailored specifically for A-Level students. Hands-on activities that make complex concepts accessible. Perfect for classwork, homework, or revision sessions. Also with the booklet is accompanying teacher notes for each worksheet, providing guidance and insights to make lesson planning even easier.

Radio Resource Pack for Eduqas A Level Media Students: Have You Heard George’s Podcast? This resource pack contains 6 (or 7) engaging lessons with PowerPoints and handouts that you can easily adapt to your teaching. If you are looking for a change from teaching Woman’s Hour, this is a great opportunity to use your skills and experience in a new way. This resource pack provides all the resources you need to teach your students about the radio industry, audience, and media context: It includes: • Handouts exploring the industry, BBC and Radio, the history of radio, convergent media, and theory exploration including Livingston and Lunt, Curran & Seaton and Stuart Hall. • Interactive videos embedded in the PowerPoints to bring your lessons to life and keep your students engaged. • A research Task on George the poet. • A creative activity on students learning how to create their own podcast through spoken word poetry. • Exploration of convergent media and podcast. • Two templates for students to record their podcast extracts. I have chosen the extract “Flying the Flag & A Grenfell Story,” but this can be adapted to your choice of extract. This resource pack is perfect for Eduqas A Level Media Studies students, and it is sure to help them succeed in their studies. Each lesson is easy to navigate, with clear signposting. It’s comprehensive, It’s engaging, It’s easy to use. I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review.

This resource provides a detailed analysis of the Super. Human. Tokyo 2020 advertisement, including an examination of the media language and representation used, the target audience, and the overall message of the ad. The handout also includes guided questions on language and representation to help students deepen their understanding of the topic.

This resource pack contains 9/10 lessons, PowerPoint presentations, and worksheets that can be used to teach students the component 2 Television in the Global Age, the set product Black Mirror San Junipero for the Eduqas specification. The PowerPoint presentations cover the following topics: Media language Media representation Media audiences Media industry Media Context By the end of this resource pack, students will be able to: Analyze the use of media language in Black Mirror: San Junipero Identify and discuss the different ways in which the series represents different groups of people Understand the different ways in which audiences interact with media texts Investigate the media industry and its role in society Analyze the context in which Black Mirror: San Junipero was produced and consumed Why you should buy this resource pack The resource pack is specifically designed for A Level Media Studies students studying the WJEC Eduqas A level Media Studies. It is comprehensive, engaging, and easy to use. The PowerPoint presentations are packed with information, and the worksheet provides students with a chance to put what they have learned into practice.

In-depth analyses: Unpack the episode’s media language, representation, audience, and industry context. Dive into the intricate use of colour, music, and editing, and explore how these elements shape the narrative and audience experience. This resource complements your existing lesson with a 3-page analysis of San Junipero and a guided lesson plan.

WJEC/Eduqas A Level Component 2 Television Revision Mind Map San Junipero.PNG The Returned.PNG A very good resource for revision or classroom display.

This resource pack contains six lessons, PowerPoints and worksheets that can be used to teach students about the music video Turntables by Janelle Monáe for the Eduqas specification. The PowerPoint presentations cover the following topics: Product context including lyrics Group presentation tasks on Media Language & Research task on historical context Semiotics tasks on Turntables. Explore media theorists relevant to the topic Discussion on media representations Postcolonial theory and discussion Why you should buy this resource pack This resource pack is a great way to teach students about music video Turntables. It is comprehensive, engaging, and easy to use. The PowerPoint presentations are packed with information, and the worksheet provides students with a chance to put what they have learned into practice. There are in total six lessons, but please note that research lesson can be delivered over three sessions should you decide to get your students to present. I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review.

Resource Title: Kiss of the Vampire Resource Overview: Engage your students in an in-depth exploration of Kiss of the Vampire with this comprehensive lesson pack. Designed to span four 90-minute lessons, this resource includes a series of detailed PowerPoint presentations and supporting handout. Also included are instructions for a practical task where students recreate the Kiss of the Vampire poster, updated for a modern audience.

Exploring Four Key Theories Overview: This engaging class activity is perfect for GCSE and A-Level Media Studies students. It introduces four key theories in media studies: Uses and Gratification Theory, Two-Step Flow Theory, Hypodermic Needle Theory, and Reception Theory. Learning Objectives: Understand the four key theories in media studies Apply the theories to analyze media texts Develop critical thinking skills about the media The activity is easy to prepare and deliver, and it can be adapted to different class sizes and abilities.

The resources provided here offer GCSE or A Level media studies students the opportunity to delve into the introduction of television as a topic. There are four tasks included, suitable for classroom exploration or as homework assignments to complement your lesson plans. Task 1: Explore the Evolution of Television Task 2: Genre Expedition Task 3: Network Deep Dive Task 4: Streaming Revolution Task 5: Spotlight on TV Celebrities Task 6: Behind the Scenes Task 8: Let’s get creative

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Janelle Monáe’s “Turntables” music video grid mind map is an excellent tool for consolidating learning or displaying in a classroom. PDF file. DOC file

The resources provided here offers A Level media studies* students the opportunity to delve into the introduction to Radio. There are four tasks included, suitable for classroom exploration or as homework assignments to complement your lesson plans. *Can be used for GCSE students.

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