This document provides an introduction to media studies, outlining some of its key aims and objectives. It explains that media studies involves analyzing various media formats like television, films, print media, newspapers, and magazines. It encourages analyzing logos and product designs to understand what companies are trying to convey about themselves. It also gives students tasks to work collaboratively to analyze media texts and design logos representing their own personalities.

1. A Quick Introduction to Media Studies
Aims
To 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
Objectives
To have considered 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 7,8,9?
Have you ever used Digital Photography in Art?
Ever used and Design Software in D & T?

2. A Quick Introduction to Media Studies
Starter for Ten
Work in pairs for this exercise.
There are five media that you could analyse over a
two year course. Can you guess what they are?
Some letters are given to help you.
T_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
F___.
Extension Task
P__ M_s__.
N_________.
M________.
Can you explain in your own words
what this diagram is suggesting about
what Media Studies involves? Use the
box provided to make notes

3. Making Logos Simple
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 alien characteristics does Superman have in
common with diamonds? Do you remember how Japan was so
excellent at working together after the Tsunami 2011?

4. Plenary
Creative Task
Think of an object that best
shows what is unique about
your personality. Use the
space provided to draw up an
image of it. Use the box to
make notes about what it says
about you
Lesson 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 the object that best shows off your qualities and characteristics and explain why
this best suited to represent you. No diamonds please!