A Quick Introduction to Media Studies

AimsTo discover the meaning of Media and Media Studies To introduce and explore the idea of analysis and explanation To apply analysis to logo and product design

ObjectivesTo consider a a range of media

To explain what the Media is in own words To work collaboratively in anaylsing media products

What is Media Studies?

Have you ever studied Film Posters in Year 8,8,9?

Have you ever used Digital Photography in Art?

Ever used and Design Software in D & T?

Starter for TenWork in pairs for this exercise.

There are basically five media that you will be analysing over the next two years. Can you guess what they are? Some letters are given to help you.

T_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

F _ _ _ .

P _ _ M _ s _ _ .

N _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

A Quick Introduction to Media Studies

Extension Task

Can you explain in your own words what this diagram is suggesting about what Media Studies is about? Use the box provided to make notes

Making Logos Simple an Explanation

As much as you may try you cannot escape the thousands of logos we see on a daily basis. They range from Nike's Swoosh through to the Apple Logo, but have you ever tried to explain what they might mean? Have you ever thought about what the company is trying to say about themselves or the product? Well, here's your chance!

Main Task In groups of four consider the qualities and characteristics of the following media texts. What do they suggest about what the company are trying to say about them? Use note form to record your ideas.

Helpful hints: What common characteristics does Superman have with diamonds? Do you remember how Japan was so excellent at working together after the Tsunami 2011?

PlenaryLesson Recap·· Media Studies involves how information about what happens in the world is shown to us

· Media Studies is both practical and academic

· When looking at the media EVERYTHING IS THERE FOR A REASON, your job is to ask why!

Home Learning Task

Log onto Fronter and access the Media Studies Room. On the very first page you will see a forum just for Year 9 where you can contribute comments. Post a comment about an object that best shows off your qualities and characteristics and explain why this best suited to represent you. No diamonds please!