Wednesday 27 October 2010

Print Advertising Unit: Overview

Hi Yr 10,


Hope you are all enjoying your half term break! After the half term break you will be working on your first coursework unit, which is print advertising. Below is a list of tasks which you will need to complete over the next 7 weeks for this unit of coursework.



Task 1: Analysis of TWO print adverts

Task 2: Brainstorm initial ideas for your own print advert

Task 3: Design a questionnaire to research the target audience

Task 4: Write a proposal for your advert

Task 5: Design your print advert using original images

Saturday 23 October 2010

GCSE Media Studies Course Overview

Hi Yr 10,

The GCSE Media Studies course is made up of two units:




Unit 1: Investigating the Media

  • 1hr 30 mins Written exam
  • Exam Topic - Action Adventure Films
  • Written Exam is worth (40%)






Unit 2: Understanding the Media
  • 3 Coursework Assignments
  • Coursework is worth  (60%)

Assignment 1: Print Advertising
Assignment 2: Film Promotion
Assignment 3: Magazine Production