Together with the text book Media Studies for GCSE, the Teaching Pack provides a full course for the SEG GCSE, together with material to help deliver the WJEC and MEG syllabuses. The Teaching Pack is 75% photocopiable and covers Key Concepts, Case Studies, Practical Production and Assignments and the Controlled test.
• The only GCSE Media Studies teaching resources available
• Supports and extends the textbook
• Structured, differentiated activities
• 75% photocopiable worksheets
• Guidance for teachers
SUPPORTS ALL GCSE SYLLABUSES: Together, the textbook and the Teaching Pack cover SEG, WJEC and the new MEG Media Studies GCSE (can also be used for Standard Grade English, Modern Studies and Art and Design, as well as for National Certificate modules)
CHIEF EXAMINER AUTHOR: Ideal for exam preparation
CLASSROOM FOCUSED: Bridges the gap between theoretical and practical work
UP-TO-DATE: A wealth of up-to-date cases are drawn from a range of real-life situations
COMPLETE COVERAGE – contents cover:
• Introduction: Why Media Studies?
• Key concepts: Language, Representation, Institutions, Audience
• Case studies: Soap opera, Television news, Cinema, Newspapers, Magazines, Comics, Internet publishing, Music industry, Radio, Advertising
• Practical production
• The controlled test
• Contacts and resources
• Glossary
About the Author :
• Author of Media Studies for GCSE
• SEG Chief Examiner, Chair of Examiners for AEB A-level and moderator and examiner for UCLES
• Former lecturer in Media Studies at Sheffield Hallam University
• Freelance consultancy, advisory and INSET work in the field of media education
Review :
‘By far the best book for GCSE currently available. Well written, it explains difficult concepts extremely well in an appropriate format for its intended audience.’ Stephen Dawkins, Lecturer in Media Studies, Park Lane College, Leeds
‘Excellent – just what we’ve been waiting for.’ K. Naghten, Head of Media Studies, Chace Community School, Enfield
‘The book appears to be very comprehensive and detailed. I am delighted at the layout and content.’
G. Sullivan, Head of Department, La Salle Boys’
School, Belfast
‘Excellent book. Clearly laid out and explained in a way that targets various ability levels.’
Grace McCallion, Media and English teacher, St Patrick Boys’ Secondary, Belfast
‘Effective layout, contemporary examples, good exam section.’ J. Winney, Head of Media Department, Willington Secondary, Eastbourne
‘Thorough, logical. Effective, engaging layout; appropriate font size. Information dealt with clearly and crisply. Useful glossary.’
Mrs C. E Morris, Head of Media and Communication Studies, Holyrood School, Chard
‘Clear, simple layout and text, yet informative. Covers the GCSE syllabus and is helpful re: practical productions.’ J. Harper, Teacher, Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke
‘Excellent, good selection of information, organised well.’ Kate Sweeney, Head of Media, Oakbank School, Keighley
