This document provides an introduction to GCSE Media Studies. It discusses how the media plays a large role in today's world and acts as a window into what is happening globally. Exponential growth in media technologies in recent decades is explored, with students asked to consider key developments and their impacts. Students are assigned tasks to map their own media usage and discuss the degree of influence the media has on them.

1. WELCOME
TO GCSE
MEDIA
STUDIES
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2. THE POWER OF THE
MEDIA
There is no denying the Media plays a large and significant role in our world.
To begin with what do you think the word MEDIA refers to?
(Make a mind-map with sketches)
Many people have argued that the Media is a window on the
world.
What do you think this means?
Do you agree with the statement?

4. WE ARE LIVING IN
EXPONENTIAL TIMES
Key term : Exponential = Rapidly Growing
(in this case it refers to the rapid growth in media
technologies in the past 10 years)
Watch this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA2ytAcVsvg)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5EeFNeQiW4)

5. MEDIA
TECHNOLOGIES
Q. What developments in media technologies can you
remember in your lifetime so far?
Q. How have these technologies changed our society in any
way?
Q. Do you think these technologies are good for us or bad for
us?

6. HOW INFLUENTIAL IS
THE MEDIA TO YOU?
In your books draw a mind-map
of the different types of media
you use each week (this can include
social media), note down next to each
one how long you roughly spend on
it each week. Remember you are Media
Studies students so you should make
your work look as interesting as
possible, this includes having sketches
with your work

7. ARE YOU INFLUENCED BY THE
MEDIA?
DISCUSS.
Homework Task:
Write a response to the question above. It does
not need to be in essay form, you can bullet point
your responses and add images as evidence to
support your opinions. You should ensure that
you spend adequate time thinking about this
question and write a response which reflects this.