A easy to follow resource which outlines the main 8 News Values in context of the Sun Newspaper (Any newspaper could be applied) - Fill in sheet which then asks students to analyse a cover of their choice. Resource also includes a task to see how these News Values apply online, not just upon the physical newspaper - Sun and Guardian Case Study opportunity. Room for annotation / notes.

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

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

A resource to allow students to note similarities and differences between three magazines using the same subject - David Beckham. A clear example to help visualise how “mediation” takes place in the media through both imagery and text alteration…

A really useful set of Media Language terms, covering Camera, Editing, Mise En Scene and Sound alongside theory language and higher band terms. Pre-made on A4, this PDF is easy to print, laminate, cut and create a collage on a wall display!

To be used in highlighting areas of focus on any topic or theme. Uses traffic light system to enable students to rate their “level” of knowledge / comfortability with said topic. Good to use when starting / ending a topic. Homework task or in individual / group settings. Completely ready to be repopulated with your own criteria (This example was based on self assessing students readiness for a production module in filming)

A further resource to support assessment and reflection on a group task - students can rate one another in feedback and this encourages sharing of thoughts / assessment. This model was based on a mini filming project where students had a set brief and then rated each others work. Traffic light system used, space for note taking. Reflection evaluation towards end - further points etc

Useful to have students think about how difficult it is to create clever anchorage in the media. Examples provided to model with also. Group or individual, could be a great homework / starter task.

A two part exercise to support students in understanding what are important factors of App design and then providing a template to design their own

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.

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 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

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

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.

Watching film on the big screen will always be a novel or even necessary experience for many, but taking cinema to the biggest screen is one thing to experience without question! IMAX is a fantastic way to not only watch film, but to experience film as the director wanted you to. Learn about IMAX and how it is different to standard film, why it is beneficial to film producers and why audiences enjoy this more!

Knowing which typography to use and how it all works can be tricky! Design can look amazing or terrible with the right/wrong font choice. Explore why designers do what they do in this episode - learn the rules of the game! Mr B is a ex-media teacher of 15 years, a head of media studies and has worked in the media industry in varying fields. Feel free to send in questions you would like considered in future episodes.

Ever considered what “Mode Of Address” is in Media Studies? How to use it in an essay? Why bother to consider it? Find out in this episode!