This lesson explores the fundamentals of Clay Shirky's 'End of Audience' theory, as covered in the Eduqas A-Level specification. Includes quotations from Shirky himself, definitions of key terms and engaging tasks on technological convergence, recent changes in audience consumption, online editions of newspapers, prosumers, Assassins Creed III: Liberation interactive gameplay and Shirky's case study of lolcats and 'You can play this game too'. *N.B. FORMATTING MAY APPEAR INCORRECT IN TES IMAGE PREVIEWS* This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their A-Level Media Studies course.

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). Lesson 8 examines counter-stereotypes and goes on to develop student understanding of feminism and feminist theories. This includes tasks based around feminist readings of media products and the juxtapositions between femininity and masculinity. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: Spectre, the Man with the Golden Gun, This Girl Can. The seven-week SoW this lesson is part of introduces learners to the theoretical framework and all the key concepts identified in the Eduqas specification. These are to be applied to the set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies. 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). Lesson 9 looks at 3 key narrative theories; Equilibrium/Disequilibrium/New Equilibrium; Binary Oppositions; and Enigma Codes. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: the Man with the Golden Gun, The Guardian, This Girl Can, GQ, The Sun, Pride. The seven-week SoW this lesson is part of introduces learners to the theoretical framework and all the key concepts identified in the Eduqas specification. These are to be applied to the set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies. 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). Lesson 5 involves developing understanding of what media language is and gets students to analyse the media language in film posters and magazines. Includes information on magazine conventions. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: Pride, GQ, Pokemon Go, Taylor Swift The seven-week SoW this lesson is part of introduces learners to the theoretical framework and all the key concepts identified in the Eduqas specification. These are to be applied to the set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies. 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). Lesson 6 develops student understanding of mediation and involves an extended writing task on the media language present on newspaper front pages. Includes information on newspaper conventions. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: The Sun The seven-week SoW this lesson is part of introduces learners to the theoretical framework and all the key concepts identified in the Eduqas specification. These are to be applied to the set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies. 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). Lesson 13 supports students in structuring and planning their comparative essay and lessons 14 and 15 support students in writing their essay. Includes a teacher resource for marking the work in line with Eduqas assessment criteria modified from the Component 1 Section A exam. The seven-week SoW this lesson is part of introduces learners to the theoretical framework and all the key concepts identified in the Eduqas specification. These are to be applied to the set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies. 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This lesson explores the fundamentals of Tzvetan Todorov's Narratology theory, as covered in the Eduqas A-Level specification. Includes quotations from Todorov himself, definitions of key terms and engaging tasks linked to the ideological significance of the narrative resolution of the 'Humans' set text. This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their A-Level Media Studies course. *N.B. SLIDE FORMATTING MAY APPEAR INCORRECT IN TES IMAGE PREVIEWS*

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). Lesson 2 examines the role of the VSC and PEGI ratings in video games regulation, contains a quiz on the age certifications on video game products in the UK, and provides learners with a factsheet and task relating to Commonsense Media's guidance for parents regarding Pokemon Go. The lesson culminates in a mock Component 1 Section B exam paper relating to all of this key games industry information and the issues/debates which surround it. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: Pokemon Go. *N.B. FORMATTING MAY APPEAR INCORRECT IN TES IMAGE PREVIEWS* The ‘Print Products’ SoW this lesson is part of develops learners' ability to analyse any print product, whether set or unseen, through using a memorable, repeatable, detailed and specific approach to analysis. There is continual reference to a number of set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies. As well as exploring the conventions, media language, representations and ideologies embedded within print products, learners will develop their understanding of the key concept of regulation including how and why industries are regulated in the UK (linking to the Component 1 Section B exam paper). 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). Lesson 1 examines the role of the BBFC in film regulation, contains a quiz on the age certifications on film products in the UK, and provides learners with a factsheet and task relating to the BBFC's guidance on Spectre. The lesson culminates in a mock Component 1 Section B exam paper relating to all of this key film industry information and the issues/debates which surround it. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: Spectre *N.B. FORMATTING MAY APPEAR INCORRECT IN TES IMAGE PREVIEWS* The ‘Print Products’ SoW this lesson is part of develops learners' ability to analyse any print product, whether set or unseen, through using a memorable, repeatable, detailed and specific approach to analysis. There is continual reference to a number of set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies. As well as exploring the conventions, media language, representations and ideologies embedded within print products, learners will develop their understanding of the key concept of regulation including how and why industries are regulated in the UK (linking to the Component 1 Section B exam paper). 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). Lesson 3 includes a highly detailed key questions help sheet on print product representations that ensures students cover all bases in their analysis. There are also a range of tasks linked to these key questions, relating to The IT Crowd (age) and The Sun (ethnicity and nationality). As part of this, students complete an exam-style extended answer and then peer-assess each others' work. The nuances between patriotism and nationalism are also considered in relation to The Sun in this lesson. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: The IT Crowd, The Sun. The ‘Contexts’ SoW this lesson is part of explores all of the contexts identified for study in the Eduqas specification (1950s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and contemporary). There is continual reference to a number of set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies, with a primary focus on advertising. As well as examining historical, social, cultural and political contexts, by undertaking this scheme students will develop their understanding of the key concept of ideology and how to identify messages embedded within a variety of media products. 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). Lesson 4 explores the social and cultural context of the 1950s and 1960s. Students analyse the representation of gender in a 1950s advert for Folger's coffee in order to identify the social ideologies present before comparing and contrasting this to 'Quality Street' and 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. This lesson also includes a worksheet resource which breaks down the different media language areas into more accessible chunks when analysing a moving image media product. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: Quality Street, The Man with the Golden Gun. The ‘Contexts’ SoW this lesson is part of explores all of the contexts identified for study in the Eduqas specification (1950s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and contemporary). There is continual reference to a number of set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies, with a primary focus on advertising. As well as examining historical, social, cultural and political contexts, by undertaking this scheme students will develop their understanding of the key concept of ideology and how to identify messages embedded within a variety of media products. 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This worksheet is part of a complete suite of resources for the reformed Eduqas A-Level Film Studies specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards or qualification types. This 5-page pack contains all of the focus areas of the Eduqas spec (the key elements of film form, meaning and response, the contexts of film, spectatorship, narrative, ideology, auteur theory and critical debates & filmmakers' theories) making it an ideal starting point for analysis during initial film screenings. By using this resource, you really will ensure all of the important concepts and areas for analysis relating to the set films have been considered by your learners. It also helps you as a teacher stay on top of the expected content too! 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their A-Level Film Studies course. This lesson explores the fundamentals of Roland Barthes' Semiotics theory, as covered in the Eduqas A-Level specification. Includes quotations from Barthes himself, definitions of key terms and engaging tasks linked to the 'two orders of signification'. This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their A-Level Media Studies course. *N.B. FORMATTING MAY APPEAR INCORRECT IN TES IMAGE PREVIEWS*

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). This set of 3 lessons enables students to produce a contemporary 'Quality Street' advert that contrasts against the representations and ideologies present in the 1956 set text. Students work on Photoshop to produce their final product. There are a range of Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategies embedded within the lessons to support with the successful completion of the contemporary adverts. Working to a set brief in this way prepares students for Component 3: NEA which they will undertake in the summer term. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: Quality Street The ‘Contexts’ SoW this lesson is part of explores all of the contexts identified for study in the Eduqas specification (1950s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and contemporary). There is continual reference to a number of set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies, with a primary focus on advertising. As well as examining historical, social, cultural and political contexts, by undertaking this scheme students will develop their understanding of the key concept of ideology and how to identify messages embedded within a variety of media products. 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). Lesson 15 is the culmination of the contemporary 'Quality Street' advert practical production project. The main task asks students to place their contemporary advert next to the 1956 set text and proceed to identify the juxtapositions in representation and ideology present between the two. Students annotate the adverts using the worksheet provided and then are set a homework to write up a 500 word reflective analysis on the relationship between context and representations. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: Quality Street The ‘Contexts’ SoW this lesson is part of explores all of the contexts identified for study in the Eduqas specification (1950s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and contemporary). There is continual reference to a number of set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies, with a primary focus on advertising. As well as examining historical, social, cultural and political contexts, by undertaking this scheme students will develop their understanding of the key concept of ideology and how to identify messages embedded within a variety of media products. 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). After recapping the contexts for 'This Girl Can' and the concept of active audiences, lesson 9 encourages students to consider the impact an audience can have on products and the institutions that produce them. Students investigate how intertextuality, direct address and montage in the music videos for Taylor Swift 'Bad Blood' and Pharrell Williams 'Freedom' relate to active audiences before undertaking research into the marketing campaign for 'This Girl Can'. Using the help sheet, students explore how 'Thie Girl Can' engages an active audience. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: This Girl Can, Taylor Swift 'Bad Blood', Pharrell Williams 'Freedom' The ‘Contexts’ SoW this lesson is part of explores all of the contexts identified for study in the Eduqas specification (1950s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and contemporary). There is continual reference to a number of set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies, with a primary focus on advertising. As well as examining historical, social, cultural and political contexts, by undertaking this scheme students will develop their understanding of the key concept of ideology and how to identify messages embedded within a variety of media products. 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). Lesson 10 introduces to students a practical project in which they are going to create a contemporary advert for ‘Quality Street’ which contrasts against the representations and ideologies present in the 1956 set text. The tasks in this lesson include identifying points of contrast relating to context and its impact on content and initial ideas generation. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: Quality Street The ‘Contexts’ SoW this lesson is part of explores all of the contexts identified for study in the Eduqas specification (1950s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and contemporary). There is continual reference to a number of set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies, with a primary focus on advertising. As well as examining historical, social, cultural and political contexts, by undertaking this scheme students will develop their understanding of the key concept of ideology and how to identify messages embedded within a variety of media products. 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.

This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). Lesson 11 is focused around initial ideas generation linked to 'non-negotiables' the students identify (the differences to the 1956 advert their contemporary product must contain). Central to this task is an A3 worksheet which places these non-negotiables in the middle and provides space around the outside for 4 different advert designs. An exemplar final outcome is given in order to establish the success criteria students are aiming for by the end of the lesson. SET TEXTS REFERRED TO THIS LESSON: Quality Street The ‘Contexts’ SoW this lesson is part of explores all of the contexts identified for study in the Eduqas specification (1950s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and contemporary). There is continual reference to a number of set texts that are expected to be covered as part of the reformed 9-1 GCSE in Media Studies, with a primary focus on advertising. As well as examining historical, social, cultural and political contexts, by undertaking this scheme students will develop their understanding of the key concept of ideology and how to identify messages embedded within a variety of media products. 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their GCSE Media Studies course.