An introduction to what ‘media language’ means and key words and definitions to help students talk about media products. Denotation and Connotation visually explained and match the word to the definition activity included in presentation. A contemporary media product for students to analyse using the right words.

An introduction to Visual codes and how they are used by Media Producers. How visual codes contribute to the overall mise-en-scène and help construct meaning, represent characters, and convey a genre. Activities and discussion opportunities throughout with a choice of contemporary media examples to analyse and deconstruct.

An easy in for new GCSE media Studies students looking at Advertising for the first time. It is full of contemporary images and information and there are numerous opportunities for students to discuss and gain an understanding of the purpose of advertising. Students can explore how exposure to media and products influence and impact their lives. Topics like hidden product placement, the role of Influencers and fake news are all covered in the presentation.