This document provides an overview of the objectives, assessments, and tasks for a GCSE Media Studies course. It focuses on the key concept of "representation" - how media texts portray people, places, events, and ideas. Students will analyze representation in their chosen film genre, research and present findings, and take photos to represent characters/locations. They will also watch film clips and write notes on representation, and develop a 60-second "pitch" for an original movie in their genre. The course aims to develop students' understanding of representation and skills in analysis, practical media production, and presenting ideas.

1. MEDIA STUDIES TV FILM MAGAZINES COMICS ESSAYS TESTS SKILLS OF ANALYSIS PRACTICAL SKILLS MAKING A FILM TRAILER CREATING A MAGAZINE OR COMIC

3. AQA GCSE Media Studies COURSEWORK EXAM 4 Pieces. For one you plan & create a media production. The other 3 can be written or practical or a mixture of both One ‘timed test’ (3 hrs). This will be on And you will get some info beforehand 50% 50% 120marks 100 marks

4. L.I.A.R.

5. BIG CONCEPT! ‘ Representation’. OR: ‘ RE-PRESENTATION’

6. HOW THE MEDIA PORTRAYS THE WORLD

21. The ‘Pitch’: All movies start with ‘an idea’.

23. NONE OF THESE FILMS ARE ORIGINAL CONCEPTS!

24. In fact: Around 50% of major movies are based on books, comics, TV shows or are sequels/ prequels/ remakes!

26. Existing story Sequels Built-in fan base Book sales in millions Huge marketing potential = Low Risk

27. Film virtually in profit even before release due to marketing spin offs.

28. HOWEVER: For this task, we want originality!

29. Task: Write and then deliver a 60 second pitch for a movie in your chosen genre.