SHSG Media Studies GCSE 20

This looks like its just for children but if you look closely some of the English Literature set texts are on here, plus lots of really good books!

Dear students, Here is a link to a free subscription to the BFI film site. Here you can expand your 'cultural competency' and try out classic and foreign films. We have spoken in the past about the lack of diverse films available in mainstream cinema, now you have the opportunity to expand your awareness. Remember to keep to age ratings! https://player.bfi.org.uk/subscription?utm_source=facebookbfi&utm_medium=promotedpost&utm_campaign=player_svod_20200313_conversion_dynamic&utm_content=dynamic_mar&fbclid=IwAR3eR_kqZK1K7IGh04J9LFZFyyMBez3XAWvtXut6aZ97RpqKBqg9CT8Jxmg This is a link to Curzon home cinema- these films need to be paid for but they have more recent films such as Parasite- which recently swept the board at the Oscars. https://www.curzonhomecinema.com/ You might like to look at this list of classic films to give you some inspiration.https://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/oct/20/drama-arthouse-25 Or look at the classic films available on Net

You should have 5 lessons and 3 homeworks between now and the Easter holiday so you should be looking to spend around 8 hours on the following tasks. Remember you have been emailed two powerpoints to support you in this. 'The coursework guide 21' that gives further detail and provides examples and your coursework template 'NEA 21 student copy'. Remember all tasks that you complete should be added to your powerpoint and emailed to the NEA email- not my email address. Any specific questions or queries email me directly. Do not leave all of these tasks until the last minute. Several of them need my approval and feedback before you can progress so stick to your usual timetable and complete them when you would have been having a lesson. I will be online at that time too so can answer any questions in real time. Lesson 1: Read over the choice of briefs again. Decide which one you think you would like to create. Read pages 187-194 of the text book. Remember you we