A number of lessons on a range of media theories and concepts from the Eduqas A Level Media Studies Specification (but could be used for any Media course!)
All of these lessons (excluding Dyer’s Star Theory) explore each theory in depth and focus on set products from the Eduqas specification but could be adapted and taught in relation to any media product.
A full SOW for Component 1 Section A on these two set products. All areas of the GCSE framework are covered including: media language, media representations and media theory. SAMS and non-SAMS exam style questions are included, including a comparison essay.
A full SOW (appox. 7 lessons) covering the basics on this set product which explores all areas of the A Level framework: media language, audience, representations, theory and exam style questions (not SAMS).
Approx. 1-2 lessons designed to help GCSE or A Level media students understand British politics. This lesson defines what a Political Party is and explores the ideologies of the three main political parties in the UK. This is relevant to the study of newspapers for Eduqas GCSE and A Level Media studies so focuses on ideologies. The final task asks students to create in Instagram page for each of the main political parties which demonstrates the ideology of each party.
This lesson is intended to be followed by analysis of the ‘set’ newspapers and analysis of how political ideologies impact these newspapers.
A range of lessons and independent tasks on Brief 3 (film marketing - thriller films) guiding students through research, planning and production for their Media NEA. Lessons include:
Exploring thriller codes and conventions
Brief analysis of representations in example film posters/DVD
Independent research tasks
Writing a blurb
Planning the production
Guidance on Photoshop.
A complete unit of work on the Eduqas set product Quality Steet and print based advertising. Updated fro September 2022. All aspects of the theoretical framework are covered with lessons on: product context (1950s and the class system), media language, colour, gender, gender theory, age, representations, exam practice on all questions.
A detailed and comprehensive multi week scheme of work on music videos focusing on Formation for A Level Eduqas Media Studies component 1 section A. All elements of the theoretical framework are covered as well as practice exam questions based on SAMS material.
A range of lessons for Eduqas GCSE Media Studies on MUSIC WEBSITES for Paper 2 Section B covering: Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams (could be easily adapted for teaching of different music artisits).
Lessons explore: media language, codes and conventions, representations and ideologies on websites and social media.
Also inluded are opportunities for students to plan and answer exam questions in full.
Makes use to the Eduqas textbook.
A complete lesson covering magazine codes and conventions and media language on GQ Magazine (August 2019 edition) for Paper 1 of Eduqas GCSE Media Studies.
Approximately 5 lessons on how to compare two poems for AQA GCSE English Literature based on the Power and Conflict section of the poetry anthology. Included are top tips for approaching exam questions and lessons comparing select poems from the anthology.
Poems: War Photographer, Remains, Charge of the Light Brigade, Exposure, Bayonet Charge, Ozymandias, The Prelude.
Approx. 5 lessons based on Eduqas GCSE media studies; an introduction to advertising and marketing and the set product This Girl Can. Lessons include textual analysis, exam (SAMS) questions and representations. All areas of the theoretical framework are covered!
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Component 1 Section A GCSE Media
Approx. 2/3 detailed lessons based this set product and the use of media language for Eduqas GCSE media studies. Lessons include exam style questions and all areas of the theoretical framework are covered!
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Component 1 Section A GCSE Media
Approx. 3/4 detailed lessons based on this set product and the use of media language and Representations for Eduqas GCSE media studies. Lessons cover all areas of the theoretical framework. Includes an exam style comparison question with example answers from year 10 students.
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A simple lesson exploring the concept of Postmodernism and Baudrillard’s theory for Eduqas A Level media.
The lesson assumes that students have some knowledge of postmodernism already and focuses on Component 2: TV in the Golden Age and documentaries (The Jinx and No Burqas Behind Bars) but can very easily be adapted for any analysis of any media products (Formation, Life on Mars, Riptide…).
A lesson which explores the concept of sound, sound terminology and the effect of, and importance of, sound in communicating meaning.
A great introduction of teaching music videos (or any AV media where sound will be explored in depth!)
Approx. 2 lessons (depending on pace and ability) which is aimed at higher ability GCSE English students exploring how to vary sentence structures in descriptive writing, using the Oxford comma and writing based on an image.
A basic first lesson asking pupils to explore what Media is. Activities include looking at, and exploring, the main Media platforms.
Also includes WJEC course info but this could be changed for any exam board.
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