Here is a detailed, 27 page revision guide for the video games section of the examination, exploring industry, audiences, representation and Media language. Summary of key theorists and links to games are included, with a section on how to structure and answer as well as an exemplar band 5 response to a past paper question. Games of study are GTA 5 and The Sims 4. Ideal for revision, blended learning, hand outs, catch-up work etc.

A 24 slide lesson (could be done over two looking at gender representation in Men’s Health magazine and the website, with coverage of theorists (Gauntlett, van zoonen, bell hooks and Connell. Lots of examples to promote discusssion and getting students to apply their understanding of the theory. Ideal for WJEC/Eduqas

Here is a concise list of the theorists needed for WJEC/Eduqas Media, complete with a bullet-point summary of the theory. Useful to give students for revision.

A PowerPoint exploring Gaquntlett’s identity theory and linking to The SIMS and Grand Theft Auto. For teaching of the WJEC/Eduqas specification for Media

A whole unit of work that can be done over a term to go with the the WJEC/Eduqas Global Film section. A 24 page booklet with questions and activities that are designed to analyse each part of the film, section by section. Additional revision pages are added onto the end. I have also attached the accompanying PowerPoint to support.

for WJEC A-Level specification, including: GTA Tomb Raider The Sims All main theroists explained with activities encouraging students to apply the theory to the games.