A comprehensive work book designed to help students understand key media studies theory at GCSE level. Theories are split into the respective areas of the key theoretical framework for AQA Media Studies and application of theories to current (exam in 2024) close study products. There is also space for further theories to be taught and applied to Close Study Products. Feedback much appreciated.

This differentiated lesson with student tasks and resources can be used to assist in the teaching of media theory. The lesson is aimed a session around 1 hour long and includes activities, for level 2 or 3 media production or theory students.

This 32 page booklet overviews the key media concepts and media language on Representation, Audience, Narrative, Genre, Ideology and Institution. Representation and Audience are covered in detailed ( i will cont. to update). There are also 5 pages that focus specifically on music video and music video theories.

This lesson explores the fundamentals of Curran and Seaton's Power and Media Industries theory, as covered in the Eduqas A-Level specification. Includes quotations from Curran and Seaton themselves, definitions of key terms and engaging tasks on conglomerates and subsidiaries, monopoly, public service broadcasting, independent producers and a diverse media landscape. *N.B. FORMATTING MAY APPEAR INCORRECT IN TES IMAGE PREVIEWS* This lesson is part of a complete suite of resources for the Eduqas specification, but can easily be adapted to fit other exam boards (OCR, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel). 987media resources are clear, consistent and scaffolded to give learners the best opportunity to achieve highly in their A-Level Media Studies course.

Media A Level Course Overview with Media Theory Guide and Essay Framework: Powerpoint to provide an overview of the Eduqas Media A Level Course. Document involves: Comprehensive overview of course, a breakdown of each component with texts studies and marks awarded. Detailed guide to the media theories involved in the course with examples related to key texts. Videos outlining more complex theories such as Postmodernism. Comprehensive range of writing frameworks for students to use as a guide for writing paragraphs and essays.

Please note: I have also created a whole unit on the key concepts which you will find useful- priced at just £3.99 please follow this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/key-media-concepts-and-theory-full-unit-gcse-media-studies-as-media-studies-11710838 THIS RESOURCE is a one page Mat which explains each of the key concepts. Works best when enlarged to A3 and laminated in colour (great to reuse again and again). Each of the key media concepts explained in a student- friendly way. Suited to higher ability GCSE students and all AS/ A2 students of Media. M- Media Language I- Ideology G- Genre R- Representation A- Audience I- Institutions N- Narrative

A complete lesson covering the core narrative theories of Vladimir Propp (Spheres of Action) and Tsvetan Todorov (Five-Stage Structure). Originally created for use with AQA A-Level Media Studies and correct to the 2022 specification at the time of production. This lesson is fully adaptable for any exam board or Media Studies course at KS4 or KS5 that explores narrative theory. This resource includes: • Clear explanations of Propp’s character functions and Todorov’s equilibrium model • Examples to support understanding and application • Opportunities for guided discussion to deepen analysis • An extended writing task for assessment or consolidation • References to Close Study Products from the AQA A-Level specification (accurate at time of creation) Ideal for teaching narrative theory, supporting comparative analysis or strengthening written responses across Media Studies courses. Polite note: Please check your current specification requirements before downloading to ensure full alignment with your course. If you experience any download issues, please contact TES so they can resolve the problem before a review is left.

Perfect for classroom display or student revision! Bring Media Studies to life with this vibrant and accessible set of Media Theory Posters designed specifically for the Eduqas GCSE Media Studies course. These eye-catching posters simplify key media theorists and theories into student-friendly summaries, memorable quotes, and bold visuals – ideal for helping learners understand and recall core concepts. What’s Included: 17 full-colour posters (A4 or A3 printable) Each poster features: • Name of the theory and theorist • Simple one-sentence explanation • Direct quote from the theorist • Bold image for dual coding Covers theories on representation, narrative, identity, media language, gender, race, and audience Theorists Included: Stuart Hall, Roland Barthes, David Gauntlett, Levi-Strauss, Propp, Dyer, Andrew Goodwin, Alvarado, , Dyer, Goodwin, Propp, Todorov, Blumler & Katz, Katz and Lasarsfield, Stanley Cohan, Steve Neale, Levi-Strauss, Mulvey, Van-Zoonan, and more! Designed by a Media Studies teacher with over 25 years teaching experience, for use with mixed-ability groups – perfect for displays, revision walls, theory lessons, or student folders. Printable PDF – ready to download and print at home or school. Aligned with the Eduqas GCSE Media Studies glossary and exam content, but also suitable for other specifications (AQA, OCR) or KS5 introduction.

Resources for the Close Study Product for the AQA GCSE Media Studies course (first teaching September 2021). Designed for AQA, and anyone examining the Online, Social and Participatory unit on Marcus Rashford. The 55 slide 10 lesson resource includes all resources and ten lesson’s work (with possible expansion) and pupil questions/activities. Download also includes a knowledge checklist for the CSP. Lesson 1: Who is Marcus Rasford? Lesson 2: Why is Marcus Rashford a CSP? How has Marcus Rashford redefined celebrity through his online presence? Lesson 3: Who is the audience for Marcus Rashford and why do they engage with his online presence? Lesson 4: Analysing the codes and conventions of his social media channels. Lesson 5: Analysing the official Marcus Rashford website. Lesson 6: Audience positioning and narrative structures. Lesson 7: Who selects the various representations of Marcus. The rise of social media managers and PR companies. Lesson 8: The growth of social media companies and who owns them? Who regulates social media companies? Lesson 9: How do social media companies make money? What businesses link with Marcus Rashford and why? Lesson 10: Marcus Rashford, the political powerbase and public policy. As reviewers have stated for previous Media Studies CSPs: “Just buy it!” “Your resources have been life savers!” “Well worth the money and really saved my life” “I just wanted to say that as a non-specialist these resources are worth every single penny! Thank you so much for making and sharing them.” “Blown away by this! Excellent AS Eduqas revision tool. Can’t thank you enough!” “They have saved me a huge amount of time and the detail that goes into your work is second to none. You put others to shame who charge twice as much for very little. Can’t thank you enough.” “Your new spec resources are saving me hours & hours of work! Thanks, they are really good.” “These resources are so useful - I cannot tell you how much time they have save me - very clear to follow and easy to adapt for revision material — well worth the money”

This is a media language test with 11 questions to test knowledge of the key elements covering, for example: genre, narrative and signs. There is a ppt with the answers. I use this with Year 12s, after we have covered the topic of media language in class to test the learning.

Whole Unit of Work consisting of 73 Slides covering course content for BlackPink The Game by TakeOne/YG Entertainment based off the CSP booklet from AQA. Tasks for students to work independently, exam questions included, links to BP Music Video CSP. Covers all areas listed in booklet - whole CSP.

Student work book with questions and information linking to Media Language, Representation, Audience and Industry and Powerpoint of the new curriculum. Extended exam style questions and short knowledge questions. Each lesson has: Date and Title Do now task Questions Key terminology linked to the specification of AQA Pictures/images of the Kim Kardashian Independent tasks Can be used with a power point.

FOR 2027 EXAMS ONWARDS! This 5 lesson resource begins the print advertising unit for the ‘NHS 111GET TO THE HELP YOU NEED’ advert. This resource includes: -A breakdown/ reminder of the COMP 1 paper and content/ timings. -Discovery learning task on the NHS with guided talking points. -The history of the NHS with video resource. -Multi-Channel campaign. ROUTEMASTER: WHAT IS THE ROUTE ORIGIN OF THE ABOVE PHRASE OR WORD? (DONE TO ENCOURAGE ETYMOLOGY) for the words Public Service Campaign, Denotation and Connotation. What is Media Languag? A visual checklist and SWAT (Symbolic Written Audio Technical) retained learning task. Look at the following posters from the same campaign our ‘NHS 111’ poster is taken from. What meaning do you think is being constructed via symbolic codes -Guided learning task/ scaffoling of the NHS set text against theories/ terms such as; direct mode of address, narrative theories, mise-en-scene etc. (With additional support/ stretch). -In depth breakdown of unseen NHS advert against the following question: Explore how the COVID-19 NHS advertisement uses the following elements of media language to create meanings: (a). images (b). text/ written language ©. layout and design before being applied to that of the NHS advert with a slightly different question: Explore how the advertisement the NHS uses the following elements of media language to create meanings: (a). images (b). text/ written language ©. narrative Exemplar first paragraph written by me for studnets to model on, before studnets complete their own response under timed conditions. IMPORTANT: This resource includes a resource sheet as well as printable resources sheets within the power point as well as embedded videos. The resource also includes a printable Forenite-ly homework pack also. Support nad suggested teaching delivery is also noted in the notes alongside sources/ references). Whilst I have embedded a variety of videos, due to blocks on school accounts/ restrictions, if they do not **work, please see the links in the notes section of each slide. NOTE: I am following EDUQAS Teaching Model 1 in my teaching/ SOW and my school is providing Media Studies GCSE as a Three- Year Course. If you liked this resource and found it useful, it would be greatly appreciated if you could feedback or rate my resource as I am constantly trying to adapt and refine my resources to improve the learning of my students. Many thanks.

A comprehensive 37 slide presentation on the brand new AQA CSP product 'BlackPink The Game (BPTG) added to the course in 2024. This presentation looks exclusively at the game through the theoritical framework of Media REPRESENTATIONS. This resource also contains multiple video files of gameplay. I will be uploading further presentations for the other study areas.

A lesson which explores media regulation as a concept and looks at some media products which have been complained about and banned in the UK. The lesson also focuses on Livingstone and Lunt’s theory of regulation, breaks down and evaluates the ideas of the theory. The lesson focuses on the set TV products for Eduqas A level Media Component 2 but can be very easily adapted to focus on any other media products or industries. Makes use the the Eduqas A Level year 2 text book.

Full scheme of work for OCR’s Cambridge Technicals level 3 Digital Media unit 1. Consists of 26 double lessons and worksheets. Key vocabulary and theories starred throughout. In the last few PPTs there’s a list of all vocabulary they should know. Please leave a review if you decide to purchase :D

A two hour lesson which introduces and explores the feminist theory bell hooks. This is a set theory for Eduqas A Level media but relevant to all study of media representations. The lessons focuses on: Time Magazine, Beyonce’s Formation and The Jinx but these could be replaced with any relevant media products.

Media Theories PPT Provides an overview of key Media theories for BTEC Media Studies

A collection of theory handouts that I use to supplement the points taught in lesson via PowerPoint. Each handout summarises the main points behind the theory in a way which is designed to be useful for revision at the end of the year. Have a close read as a couple have been personalised with my name which you may wish to replace with yours! Hope these prove useful in relation to your own teaching, any feedback is appreciated.

Moral Panics and media effects, will need personalisation for groups and modernising as the years pass (as media moves so quickly) but good enough to get a Y12 group discussing what the media does to manipulate the audience.

Representation Info on: Jackson Katz Laura Mulvey David Gilmore Hegemony Patriarchy Narative Research Info task on: Propp Todorov Barthes Lévi-Strauss