Hypodermic Needle theory, clearly explained

Uses and Gratification theory explained, with an activity related to GCSE video game CSPs, Lara Croft and Kim K. Hollywood. Easily adaptable to other ‘paired’ CSPs at GCSE or A Level

Clear explanation of postmodernism in relation to the media. This extensive powerpoint looks at the key elements of postmodern media texts, using a range of media forms including film, music video and television. Presentation includes YouTube and iPlayer links.

This resource goes through, in detail, all students need to know about this exam topic. It also includes links to useful articles for independent reading.

This resource goes through, in detail, all GCSE Media Studies students need to know about this music video close study product. The areas of the theoretical framework explored are media audiences and media industries

This is a detailed resourse which covers all students need to know for this new film CSP. It covers ownership funding, marketing and includes key media terms like horizontal intergration, vertical intergration and synergy

This resource goes through, in detail, all GCSE Media Studies students need to know about this case study. The areas of the theoretical framework explored are media audiences and media industries

Full scheme of work, suitable for Year 9 or GCSE. Fully resourced, with lesson PPTs, audio-visual links and printable resources. Lots of creative tasks, as well as language analysis and extended writing opportunities abd assessment tasks. Powerpoints also have notes to support those teaching (useful if non-specialist or cover teacher) Each lesson has a recall heading linked to the previous lesson in the scheme

A detailed exploration of the music video for The Specials’ Ghost Town, AQA music video CSP. This includes important information of historical context as well as a detailed study of Media langauge and Media Representation