Media Studies…
is a field of study that deals with the content, history and effects of various media; in particular, the ‘mass media’. Media Studies helps you develop an important set of skills that will help you navigate the rest of your education and then, your working life. Media Studies will help you increase your knowledge and understanding of:
• Communication / Design / Planning
• Presentation / Evaluation / Creativity
• Critical Thinking / Research / Story-telling
• Technology / Politics / Business
• Culture / Citizenship
You will develop skills in time management, get involved in project and group work and work on your essay writing skills and ability to work with images.
This particular unit will look at Print Media. We will be looking closely at:
• Print adverts
• Comics
• Magazines
• Newspapers
Cumnock Media Class
