Powerpoint that covers the basics for issues of representation when looking at Reality TV for the AQA exam in June 2010.

Powerpoint going over the concept of representation, and how newspapers control how they represent people and things! Designed for GCSE Media Studies.

A powerpoint which details the different types of research that can be undertaken (primary, secondary, qualitative and quantitative) with a focus on media studies level 2 BTEC.

A brief introduction to reception theory. (preferred, negotiated and oppositional readings. Made for GCSE Media Studies

General overview of media ownerships focusing on the BBC and how it generates revenue. Covers vertical integration, horizontal integration and conglomerates. Designed for the Unit 3 Exam of the AQA GCSE Media Double Award

A simple resource that can be used for a cover lesson for Media Studies or English. The focus of journalism allows students to learn about the 5Ws of journalistic writing and an opportunity to try and use the technique in their own writing.

A PowerPoint presentation for a lesson, taking students through the research methods required in Media Studies. Primary, secondary, qualitative and quantitative are all covered. A task is included at the end which can contribute towards preparation for a BTEC assignment.

Worksheet to help learners identify the key features of a payslip. An annotated payslip is provided in the worksheet along with a table to fill out descriptions of the key features.

The first in a series of resources to guide students through producing work that can contribute to the successful completion of Component 2 of the BTEC Tech Award Creative Media Production qualification. This resource will guide students through creating a series of moodboards to demonstrate their creative process. This is short resource and would be well suited to remote learning.

Powerpoint that covers the basics when dealing with the key concept of institution for the AQA GCSE exam topic.

A simple cover lesson that gets students to think about ideas for a new TV programme aimed at 16-24 year olds. The resource will get students to think about target audience, branding and the content of a new TV programme. Suitable for Media Studies students and possibly Business or English students too.

A powerpoint examining the use of Mise-en-scene in the film Do The Right Thing.

Brief introduction to narrative theory and editing for narrative: - Barthes Narrative Codes - Binary oppositions - Equilibrium theory - Propp - Mise-en-scene - Montage theory This was originally desined for BTEC National Unit 26 Film and Video Editing Techniques

A general introduction to continuity editing, suitable for level 3 courses. This was designed specifically for the BTEC National Unit 15 Film and Video Editing.

Case study looking at the welath of reality TV shows that MTV have produced. Aimed at GCSE students about to sit the AQA controlled exam on Reality TV.

Case study looking at the cross media proliferation of Strictly come Dancing. Aimed at GCSE classes about to sit the AQA controlled exam.