GCSE Media Studies (Eduqas)
Overview:
GCSE Media Studies enables pupils to explore how media products are created and how they influence audiences. Pupils study a range of media forms including advertising, print media, radio, video games, music videos and television crime drama.
Across the course, pupils develop skills in analysing media language, representation, audiences and media industries, while also completing a practical media production task. The subject encourages critical thinking, creativity and confident communication, preparing pupils for further study and future careers.
independent learning, preparing them for university, apprenticeships or employment.
Teaching staff:
- Mr B Pemberton
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Year 10 |
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Summary of curriculum: |
In Year 10, students are introduced to the foundations of GCSE Media Studies. They explore how media products are constructed, how meanings are created, and how audiences are targeted and represented across a range of media forms. Students begin to develop analytical skills alongside an understanding of the media’s role in society. |
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Main Topics: |
· 1. Introduction to Media – Media language, representation, audiences and how meaning is created. · 2. Advertising and Marketing – Persuasive techniques, representation and audience targeting. · 3. Magazines and Newspapers – Print conventions, ownership, regulation and representation. · 4. Radio and Video Games – Media industries, audiences and interactive media. · 5. Creating a Media Product – Introduction to the NEA, research, planning and production. |
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Assessment throughout the year: |
· Low-stakes knowledge checks · Extended Writes · End of topic assessments · PPE-style assessments |
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How parents/carers can support their child’s learning: |
· Discuss media seen in everyday life · Support revision of key terminology · Encourage regular review of notes and homework |
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Character enrichment opportunities: |
• Critical thinking and analysis · Ethical awareness and representation · Confidence in written communication |
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Year 11 |
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Summary of curriculum: |
In Year 11, pupils build on their knowledge of print and media industries by moving on to the analysis of audio-visual media. Pupils explore how meaning is constructed through moving image, sound and editing across a range of genres, with a particular focus on music videos and television crime drama. |
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Main Topics: |
· 6. Music – Music videos, online media, representation and audiences. · 7. TV Crime Drama – Narrative, genre, representation and industry context. |
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Assessment throughout the year: |
· • Timed exam practice · Mock examinations (PPE) · Final GCSE examinations |
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How parents/carers can support their child’s learning: |
· Discuss media seen in everyday life · Support revision of key terminology Encourage regular review of notes and homework |
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Character enrichment opportunities: |
• Critical thinking and analysis · Ethical awareness and representation · Confidence in written communication |
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Subject contact: Bradley Pemberton |
