I have been teaching, alongside working in the industry, for the last ten years and my specialisms are Media Studies, Film Studies, Design Technology and SFX make-up application. I enjoy both the practical and theoretical elements of these subjects and strongly believe a firm understanding of the role of the Media is essential to all aspects of life, in today's society.
I have been teaching, alongside working in the industry, for the last ten years and my specialisms are Media Studies, Film Studies, Design Technology and SFX make-up application. I enjoy both the practical and theoretical elements of these subjects and strongly believe a firm understanding of the role of the Media is essential to all aspects of life, in today's society.
An 8 hour HOME LEARNING Booklet, designed for minimal need for teacher input, materials or equipment - It requires no computers, it can be digitally sent to students or printed. 8 fully differentiated tasks set to criteria with self assessment for each.
Can be set for homework, as a learning from home activity or worked through in lesson.
THE BOOKLET IS 10 PAGES LONG covering 8 Design Technology (Graphic Design) Logo Tasks.
It covers the following 1. Designing | 2. Knowledge & Understanding | 3. Making | 4. Evaluating and has grading criteria for each section to clearly evidence achievement and allow completion for both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students for differentiation.
The booklet contains 8 tasks for completion over 8 lessons or as 8 homeworks.
This resource can be used in lessons, ONLINE, REMOTE, VIRTUAL, HOME, LEARNING or as HOMEWORK. It can be digitally sent to students as a PDF or printed and used within a lesson.
All resources have been tried and tested in both a college and school setting and been met with enthusiasm by students. They are designed to fully explain the tasks, with terminology, keywords, sections and a clear explanation for students to complete independently. It can be delivered in a classroom with a teacher or as a tool for independent learning remotely.
CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES specialises in Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Theatrical and SFX Special Effects Makeup, Design Technology, Architecture and Three Dimensional Design 3D. A wealth of free and purchasable resources including Full unit schemes of work, Teacher Powerpoints, student handouts, Home Learning booklets to revision materials, covering Key Stage 5, 4, 3 and 2.
Please rate this resource and leave any feedback for improvements, or suggested add ons, that both you and your class would like to see.
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For a range of boards from Sketchbook Inspiration, Architecture and Typography to Media Theorists, Packaging, Mask Making and Magazine Design
Design as a starter for Coursework preparation can take between 4-6 weeks (4.5hr’s a week) varies on time allowed and skill level. There is a random element to the celebrity, genre and target audience each student can design for so can be repeat used for small class as will always offer a variation.
Course handbook
Create a Magazine - Practical Challenge
Create a Masthead Practical Challenge
Industry research - Case Study worksheet
Peer marking own Magazine practical Challenge
Deconstruction - marking an industry magazine
Self marking own magazine practical Challenge
Teachers grader for Magazine practical task
Deconstruction - marking an industry magazine
Self marking own magazine practical Challenge
Teachers grader for Magazine practical task
How to complete handout for students
Assessment sheet - Cycle of learning handout
Glossary matching activity which can be built upon every lesson as now content is delivered
Student worksheet
Teachers answer sheet (which can also be used as a revision resource before exams)
Basic Media Glossary
Starter activity for first lesson to find starting point of new students
Intertextuality handout
