A double lesson revising the theory of Male Gaze by Laura Mulvey. Students recap the key features of the theory and then complete a fun and interactive quiz to revise. Students then work independently to create their own exam questions about the male gaze - they identify a text to use, write the indicative content and then answer the questions set by their peers.

A lesson outlining the differences between a pitch and a proposal. Suitable for students studying Pearson BTEC Creative Digital Media Production Unit 8. Students learn the different features needed to include in both a pitch and proposal. Students recap persuasive language devices that could be included in their writing and work independently to write their own pitch and proposal in response to a brief.

A double lesson to revise the features of film editing and mise en scene. Suitable for students studying Pearson BTEC Creative Digital Media Production. Students revise key terms and apply to a range of different media texts including a video clip, film stills and magazine covers. Students then apply their learning to answer an exam style question.

A double lesson about how to respond to a media brief and communicate a clear message for a client. Students generate ideas from a brief and evaluate a model. Students then analyse magazine front covers for different purposes and consider how the features differ in order to communicate a particular message. Students also consider how the ethos and reputation of a company can affect their brief. Finally, students work independently to research a company and how their background affects their advertising. Particularly suitable for students studying Pearson BTEC Creative Digital Media Production Unit 8.

Students consider how to respond to a brief to appeal to their target audience. Students generate the key considerations from a brief and then work independently to plan to create a product.

A fun and interactive double lesson learning about different camera angles, lighting and sound. Can also be used for revision purposes. Students learn about a range of different camera angles, lighting choices and their effects. Students also learn the different between diegetic and non-diegetic sound and consider how all of these choices create meaning. Students then apply their learning to independently answer an exam style question before reviewing their learning.

A double lesson to revise hypodermic theory. Particularly suitable for students studying Pearson BTEC Creative Digital Media Production. Students revise the key features of the theory as well as codes and conventions. Students then apply their learning to analyse a film trailer through hypodermic theory and evaluate the theory’s usefulness.

A lesson exploring the legal restrictions and regulatory bodies that are prominent in the media industry. Suitable for students studying Pearson BTEC Creative Digital Media Production. Students learn about the main regulatory bodies and their focus and the legal restrictions that are relevant in the media.

A lesson introducing students to how to write a media rationale. Suitable for students studying Pearson BTEC Creative Digital Media Production Unit 8. Students learn the key features in a successful rationale and independently write a rationale for a brief. Lesson includes Pearson advice from a recent exam report.

A lesson revising ideology, culture and sub-culture. Suitable for students studying Pearson BTEC Creative Digital Media Production. Students consider how dominant ideologies have changed over time and evaluate their effects on society. Students apply their learning to analyse a TV clip and evaluate a model answer. Students recap the meaning of culture and sub-culture and work independently to write an exam style answer.

A fun and interactive quiz revising camera angles, lighting and reading styles. The lesson includes a range of different rounds including quiz questions, picture rounds and video clip rounds.

A quiz testing students on the main features of the exam for Pearson BTEC Creative Digital Media Production Unit 8. Includes 12 questions and answers.