Table of Contents

Unit 1: Thinking about the Media: Investigating and Planning Section 1: What is the Media?; Section 2 Introduction to the Media Studies framework; Section 3 Analysis toolkit; Section 4 - What is a Topic? Section 5 Television Crime Drama: Unit 1 case study; Section 6 Advertising and Marketing; Section 7 Lifestyle and Celebrity; Section 8 The vampire/horror genre; Section 9 Music; Unit 2: Creating for the Media: Investigating and Producing; Section 10: Approaching Production; Section 11: Approaching Textual Investigations; Endmatter: Quickfire answers, Glossary, Index .

About the Author

Christine Bell is a senior examiner for a major awarding body and has extensive examining experience. Currently Curriculum Leader for Media Studies at Heaton Manor School, Newcastle, Christine has taught Media Studies for 30 years. An experienced author Christine also delivers training and INSET to teachers across the country.

Reviews

'An excellent revision and study guide, which both teachers and students will find really useful. It covers all the key areas of GCSE Media Studies - Texts, Audiences and Organisations, as well as providing really helpful advice on controlled assessment. A wide range of topics is covered, with well-chosen and engaging examples. The book is packed with ideas for teaching and learning activities and is very accessible.' Reviewer