AS media studies : the essential introduction for AQA
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AS media studies : the essential introduction for AQA
(The essentials series)
Routledge, 2008
3rd ed
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Note
"2008 specification"--Cover
Bibliography: p. 328-331
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
AS Media Studies: The Essential Introduction for AQA is fully revised for the current specification with full colour throughout, over 100 images, new case studies and examples. The authors introduce students step-by-step to the skills of reading media texts, and address key concepts such as genre, representation, media institutions and media audiences as well as taking students through the tasks expected of them to pass the AQA AS Media Studies exam. The book is supplemented with a companion website at www.asmediastudies.co.uk featuring additional activities and resources, further new case studies such as music and sport, clear instructions on producing different media, quizzes and tests.
Areas covered include:
an introduction to studying the media
the key concepts across print, broadcast and e-media
media institutions
audiences and the media
case studies such as Heroes, Nuts, and The Daily Mail
guided textual analysis of real media on the website and within the book
research and how to do it
preparing for exams
a production guide and how to respond to a brief.
AS Media Studies: The Essential Introduction for AQA clearly guides students through the course and gives them the tips they need to become proficient media producers as well as media analysts.
Table of Contents
How to Use This Book. Introduction Part 1: Key Concepts 1. Image Analysis 2. Narrative 3. Genre 4. Representation 5. Media Intertextuality 6. Media Ideology 7. Media Audiences 8. Media Institutions Part 2: Investigating Media 9. Broadcast or Film Fiction 10. Documentary and Hybrid Forms 11. Lifestyle 12. News Part 3: Creating Media 13. Production 14. How to Study the Media. Glossary. Bibliography. Figure Acknowledgements. Index
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