Teaching Film and Media Studies
Particularly aimed at teachers new to Media Studies post-16, the series provides a wealth of information and new ideas for all teachers involved with the teaching of AS and A level Media Studies, (OCR, AQA and WJEC), AS and A level Film Studies (WJEC), GNVQ/AVCE, Btech, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, and Lifelong Learning courses.
Current titles
NEW: Teaching Short Films
This comprehensive and insightful guide provides a theoretical understanding of the forms and functions of short films from a variety of production contexts in this country and abroad.
Teaching Film and TV Documentary
This Teaching Guide illustrates the different approaches to teaching documentary with case studies from Être et Avoir to Big Brother.
Teaching TV Drama
Using contemporary TV drama in both Britain and America, this guide shows you shows how to explore TV drama through the key media concepts of genre, narrative and representation.
NEW: Teaching Black Cinema
This clear and illuminating guide introduces discussions of issues that are bound to engage your students' interest. Focus films include Lethal Weapon Bullet Boy and Malcolm X.
Teaching Videogames
Examining recent developments in the study of videogames; considering methods for analysing structures, asthetics, forms and modes of engagement, issues of audience, creativity and sociality.
Teaching Stars and Performance
What makes and defines a star and how a star is constructed though both a film text and associated fragmentary texts of publicity, promotion, criticism and gossip.
Teaching Film Censorship and Controversy
A much-needed, incisive summary of the complex issues surrounding film censorship and controversy.
Teaching Men and Film
This guide examines the changes in male roles over the past thirty years, and how these changes have been explored in cinema.
Teaching Analysis of Film Language
A guide to teaching film language, with examples from Hollywood, independent, British and World cinemas.
Teaching Auteur Study
The guide outlines the main elements of Auteur theory, and considers the influence it has had in the way we think about film.
Teaching Music Video
This teaching guide gives you what you need to approach the topic of music videos with your students.
Teaching TV Soaps
This Teaching Guide looks at four key areas in TV soap opera, an essential element to any Media Studies course.
Teaching Contemporary British Broadcasting
Written by a former industry insider, this pack gives you everything you need to introduce this complex but fascinating area to your students.
Teaching Contemporary British Cinema
British cinema is a fascinating area of study, but what is British cinema? Sarah Casey Benyahia looks at its diverse range of film styles and themes.
Teaching TV News
Teaching TV News takes you through news values, news presentation, regulation and ownership. Each topic area is tied into Media Studies concepts, with a range of ideas on how to teach them.
Teaching TV Sitcom
This comprehensive, erudite and accessible guide provides a stimulating introduction to teaching this popular topic, with practical and helpful advice on classroom approaches.
Teaching Women and Film
This comprehensive and insightful guide introduces key approaches to teaching women and film with accessible reference to key contemporary critical and theoretical writing.
Teaching World Cinema
Is there such a thing as 'World cinema'? Is it simply cinema that isn't from Hollywood? These are some of the key questions students need to consider when studying this subject.
Teaching Digital Video Production
This practical guide provides a detailed introduction to teaching your students digital video production and establishes the basis for a high standard of coursework for Film or Media Studies.
Teaching Scriptwriting for Film and TV Production
This practical guide provides everything you need to introduce scriptwriting to your students, and establishes the basis for a high standard of coursework for Film or Media Studies.