Coming up…Week One

Wednesday 11th JuneIn this lesson you will be introduced to the A2 Units:

Critical Evaluation – Progress Critical Evaluation – Theory Collective Identity – Youth Culture Advanced Portfolio – Options include documentary and music video.

Friday 13th JuneIntroduction to genre and narrative theory:

Exploring real media conventions and iconography Analysing genre and narrative using theory.

Week Two

Wednesday 18th JuneIntroduction to media language theory:

Analysis of how meaning is constructed for an audience Applying media language theory to real media texts.

Friday 20th JuneIntroduction to the Advanced Portfolio:

Exploring the success criteria and previous coursework entries Analysing documentary conventions

Week Three

Wednesday 25th JuneIntroduction to audience theory:

Analysis of how media texts target specific messages at audiences Analysis of how audiences use and respond to media texts.

Friday 27th JuneIntroduction to the Advanced Portfolio:

Analysing music video conventions Beginning the research of real media texts.

Also…Wednesday 2nd JulyEnrichment trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour

A2Media StudiesAS to A2 TransitionOver the next few weeks you will have a chance to begin exploring elements of the A2 Media Studies course. It is vital that you attend all lessons as you will be learning exam theory and beginning some elements of the A2 coursework project.

Turn over to find out the plan!

A2 Units

G324: Advanced Portfolio in Media

G325a: Critical Evaluation (Progress)

G325a: Critical Evaluation (Theory)

G325b: Collective Identity

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