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 full SoW on this set product for Component 1 Section B which explores: context, industry and audience and includes a lesson on how to approach the ‘stepped questions’ in section B looking at SAMS and exam questions 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.
A double lesson which introduces the concept of media representations to year 10 students (but could be taught to any year group).
This lesson focuses on the representation of nation in the media, explores the concept of stereotyping and introduces representations theory and LOTS of media terminology. Also included is a creative task and an essay based task on the representation of nation in The Daily Mail (Trumpquake).
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 detailed and comprehensive multi week scheme of work on music videos focusing on Formation for A Level Eduqas Media Studies component 1 section A. All elements of the theoretical framework are covered as well as practice exam questions based on SAMS material.
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 complete lesson covering magazine codes and conventions and media language on GQ Magazine (August 2019 edition) for Paper 1 of Eduqas GCSE Media Studies.
Approx. 5 lessons based on Eduqas GCSE media studies; an introduction to advertising and marketing and the set product This Girl Can. Lessons include textual analysis, exam (SAMS) questions and representations. All areas of the theoretical framework are covered!
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Component 1 Section A GCSE Media
Approx. 2/3 detailed lessons based this set product and the use of media language for Eduqas GCSE media studies. Lessons include exam style questions and all areas of the theoretical framework are covered!
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Component 1 Section A GCSE Media
Approx. 3/4 detailed lessons based on this set product and the use of media language and Representations for Eduqas GCSE media studies. Lessons cover all areas of the theoretical framework. Includes an exam style comparison question with example answers from year 10 students.
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A simple lesson exploring the concept of Postmodernism and Baudrillard’s theory for Eduqas A Level media.
The lesson assumes that students have some knowledge of postmodernism already and focuses on Component 2: TV in the Golden Age and documentaries (The Jinx and No Burqas Behind Bars) but can very easily be adapted for any analysis of any media products (Formation, Life on Mars, Riptide…).
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 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.
Between 3-4 detailed lessons based on Eduqas GCSE media studies; an introduction to advertising and marketing and the set product Quality Street. Lessons include textual analysis based on exam (SAMS) questions and representations. All areas of the theoretical framework are covered!
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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!
Eduqas GCSE Media Studies set products The Man with the Golden Gun and Spectre.
This is an introduction to these set products and covers: media language, media industries and representations including exam style questions, theory, all aspects of the theoretical framework and SAMS.
For a more detailed scheme please see my other James Bond resources entitled: 'EDUQAS GCSE MEDIA - Spectre and The Man with the Golden Gun UPDATED FOR SEPTEMBER 2018’
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Component 1 Section A GCSE Media
Approx. 3 detailed lessons based this set product and the use of media language and Representations for Eduqas GCSE media studies. Lessons include exam style questions and all areas of the theoretical framework are covered (including Steve Neale’s genre in Hollywood)!
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A lesson for Eduqas GCSE Media Studies for Paper 2 Section B.
This focus on Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams (can be very easily adapted to the other set music artists).
Lessons explore: audience and the music industry.
Makes use to the Eduqas GCSE textbook.