The Big Issue

Overview

This element of the course is assessed in Section B of Paper 1: Media Messages however the skills gained in this unit are fundamental in understanding how meaning is constructed in print media products, specifically magazines. To this end, the skills acquired in this unit will positively impact your understanding of the other two units in Section B as well as act as foundations for the news unit. There are transferable skills to English Literature Alevel and Art Alevel where a high aptitude and mastery of analysis is required to interpret contemporary and historical texts.