National 5 Media Studies

Why do this course?

Pupils will develop a deep understanding of media techniques and language as well as the impact of societal and political agendas on media produced. Pupils will be given the opportunity to:

• Engage with a wide range of media texts and develop their understanding of production requirements for each media studied.

• Develop an understanding of the driving forces behind media production including financial, societal and political motivations

• Develop their understanding of different narrative styles and delivery of media.

• Build their skills in media production through planning and creating their own practical, creative media piece.

What will you experience?

National 5 Media Studies pupils are expected to have the opportunity to:

• Experience a wide range of media texts.

•  Work both independently and collaboratively.

• Engage in peer and self-assessment.

• Complete homework which supports their learning.

• Produce an original, creative media piece either independently or collaboratively.

To support this: expectations of the learners will be made clear, success criteria will be shared, and feedback will be timely and learner-driven.