A2 Media Studies
The Essential Introduction for WJEC

A guide for the WJEC A2 Media Studies syllabus. It deals with the areas such as: Research and Production Skills; Passing MS3: Media Investigation and Production; Developing Textual Analysis; Issues and Debates; and, Passing MS4: Media - Text, Industry and Audience.

"A2 Media Studies: The Essential Introduction for WJEC" is the perfect guide for the new WJEC A2 Media Studies syllabus. Developing key topics in depth and introducing students to the notion of independent study, this full colour, highly illustrated textbook is designed to support students through the transition from AS to A2. Individual chapters cover the following key areas: Research and Production Skills; Passing MS3: Media Investigation and Production; Developing Textual Analysis; Issues and Debates; and, Passing MS4: Media - Text, Industry and Audience. Specially designed to be user-friendly, "A2 Media Studies: The Essential Introduction for WJEC" includes activities, key terms, case studies and sample exam questions.

Selected Contents: Figure List
Acknowledgements
How to Use This Book
Introduction: From AS to A2
PART 1: Media Theories, Concepts and Issues
1. Key Concepts: genre, narrative, representation, audience
2. Developing Textual Analysis
3. Theoretical Perspectives PART 2: Preparing for the WJEC Units
4.
Passing MS4: Text, Industry, Audience
5.
Passing MS3: Media Investigation and Production
Epilogue
Glossary
Bibliography
Index