A detailed resource which supports the analysis of Episode 1 (Series 1) of Life On Mars. Linked to Eduqas A Level specification 2019 onwards, but applicable to any spec looking at TV Drama / Crime Drama etc Looks at media language, theory, conventions of crime drama, audience, character profiles etc - Character headshots and annotation boxes included.

A range of examples, very high quality for Newspaper analysis / display etc

Great introduction resource to apply understanding of key elements of Mise En Scene. Scaffolded questions allows students to annotated on both TV/Film and Film Poster. Useful follow up homework task also.

Useful as a group or individual task to compare and contrast magazines to their linked website. x3 examples of different genres.

Examples of film genre research with imagery. great resource to model to students as example.

Useful resource to record key information upon three examples of Sci-Fi films. Consideration of media language, theory and conventions of Sci-Fi genre. Blu-ray Box art also included per example.

A great resource to help students consider codes and conventions of Serial TV Dramas in creating their own version of a pilot episode. An example is then provided which will help students reflect / peer review / peer assess a model Can be applied to other TV mediums for ideas of application A3 but scalable PDF - Shrink to fit

This resource sheet looks to test knowledge of Thriller / Action film genre (Dark Knight as a text example). Scaffolding is present to allow you to select which stage you wish the student to work from / to. Clear differentiation. A great starter task to recap or plenary / assessment type task.

Great starter task or fun activity for students

A set task to provide students an opportunity to research websites giving reasons for their choices based upon a brief of their choosing. Clear outlines and set audiences to pick from. Good homework task also.

Covers media language, theory, audience etc. A good starter or recap of key areas to know for Media Studies

A support worksheet to help students case study TV news examples Screenshots included and areas for annotation Opportunity to record areas of focus of conventions and a look also at presenters depending on institutions

Designed to help students research website examples Pitched for both lower and higher ability Great class / starter / plenary or homework task

A collection of all good terms for all mediums used within the Media

A list of key issues in the media to engage discussion and help promote research into how the media feels about such areas of concern. Useful to use alongside more contemporary research / articles?

A great resource to introduce websites and prepare students for understanding how websites are constructed. Outlines key media language (Codes / terminology) with descriptions Matchup task to two websites (words provided) Student example analysis to model / reflect Design task to then consider which codes are important in web design? Scalable PDF for wall display also

A good example of how to analyse a film poster considering the representation of males. Two answers, scaffolded in response to show difference in use of media language and application of theory - WAGOL (What A Good One Looks Like) Use to model and have students reflect on areas to improve and areas of strength (WWW What Worked Well + EBI Even Better If) approach

A collection of Quality street adverts with space for annotation and task to compare / contrast between. Last page includes key language terminology to use (cut out strips to support students if needed) Designed for Eduqas GCSE spec in analysing Quality Street as a key text. Historical / Social context for rep of gender over time.

High-res examples on A3 with room for annotation!

Useful to outline expectations and standards when writing an essay / extended response. Could be used in peer review / assessment opportunities to give another student particular numbers in referral.