Created for Media Studies teachers by a Media Studies teacher.
You'll find creative, classroom-ready Media Studies resources to support GCSE, A Level, BTEC and UAL Media courses.
Created for Media Studies teachers by a Media Studies teacher.
You'll find creative, classroom-ready Media Studies resources to support GCSE, A Level, BTEC and UAL Media courses.
Printable A3 handout for BTEC, GCSE and A level students to consider how representations are constructed.
Students choose a person or social group from one of their set texts or an unseen text and draw a representation of them. Then under âmethodâ, students describe how the representation has been constructed. Finally, students discuss the impact of this representation on the audience under âimpactâ.
This independent learning mat is designed for A Level Media students who complete tasks early or need structured opportunities to embed and practise key media skills. It provides a range of short, purposeful tasks that support independent thinking, reinforce core concepts and encourage creative and analytical engagement with media texts.
Ideal for use as an extension resource, homework support or part of a revision strategy, the mat includes activities linked to key theoretical frameworks and context.
Clear and student-friendly, it helps learners consolidate their understanding while developing confidence and independence in line with the demands of the specification.
Suitable for all A level Media specifications.
Give your students the tools to confidently categorise media audiences with this 2-for-1 printable resource pack, perfect for GCSE Media Studies and suitable for A-Level too!
This set includes two audience profiling worksheets:
Build-An-Audience - Ideal for coursework or production tasks where students need to define a target audience for their own media product.
Whoâs The Audience? - Helps students break down who a media product is aimed at, using structured prompts for class or homework analysis.
Both handouts guide learners through demographics, psychographics and media habits with simple, student-friendly definitions of key psychographic types like Mainstreamer, Aspirer, Reformer and more.
Students will:
Identify core demographic traits (age, gender, class, ethnicity, etc)
Explore psychographic profiles using easy reference prompts
Reflect on media behaviours and preferences
Create or analyse a mini audience profile
Black-and-white format â easy to photocopy or print
Perfect for individual, group or revision work
Designed for GCSE, but equally useful for A-Level analysis and coursework support
Fits all specifications
Whatâs included:
â 2 x A4 PDF printable worksheets
â Versatile and curriculum-aligned
â Use throughout the course or as targeted support during coursework and exam prep
Support your studentsâ understanding of key Media Studies terminology with this printable Frayer Model worksheet , a proven method for deepening comprehension and perfect for both GCSE, A-Level learners, non-specialists and new teachers.
This resource encourages students to break down media-specific vocabulary into manageable chunks, helping them grasp not just definitions but also examples and contextual usage. Itâs ideal for revision, starter tasks or ongoing vocabulary building throughout the course.
Each A4 worksheet features a clear four-box layout for:
Definition
Characteristics
Examples
Non-Examples
To support students, the download includes:
â 1 x blank Frayer Model template for any media term
â 1 x completed example (e.g. Media Convergence) to model expectations
Perfect for:
Revising media theory and terminology
Independent study or class discussion
Embedding media literacy skills
Use across all specifications.
Can be printed in colour or black-and-white format
Flexible - can be used digitally (via note-taking app) or as a printable worksheet - PNG
Suitable for all ability levels, from foundation to advanced
Make genre theory engaging with this creative and interactive âGenre Cakeâ worksheet - a fun, visual way for students to explore the codes and conventions of media genres.
Perfect for GCSE Media Studies, this A4 worksheet invites students to treat genre like a recipe: identifying the key ingredients (conventions) and how much of each they need to include in a media product to suit a particular genre.
Students will:
Select a genre (e.g. horror, sci-fi, rom-com)
List conventions like setting, character types, music, iconography, themes, narrative structures and tone
Decide on quantities for each element (e.g. â2 parts suspense, 1 part jump scareâ)
Colour and decorate their genre cake to visually reflect their choices
Extension Task:
Students can also create a Hybrid Genre Cake, combining two genres (e.g. horror-comedy or sci-fi-action) and adjusting their âingredientsâ accordingly - great for critical thinking and genre comparison!
Ideal for:
Revision of media language and genre theory
Induction lessons or creative homework
Extension/enrichment activities
All exam boards (Eduqas, AQA, OCR)
Flexible:
Black-and-white format for easy printing and colouring
Encourages creative and visual learning
Suitable for GCSE but flexible enough for KS3 or A Level entry tasks
Flexible - can be used digitally (via note-taking app) or as a printable worksheet (PNG)
Whatâs Included:
1 x Genre Cake worksheet with extension task
Transform your Media Studies classroom into a vibrant, knowledge-rich environment with this print-and-display bundle. Designed to support both media learning with high-impact visuals, accessible language and curriculum-relevant content.
This pack contains a curated selection of eye-catching, student-friendly posters and reference displays, helping to reinforce key concepts, theorists, terminology and real-world media pathways - all in one go!
Whatâs Included:
6 Media Theorist Instagram-style Visuals
Clear, simplified visuals applying six key media theorists (e.g. Todorov, Hall, Blumler & Katz, Propp, etc.) to real-world examples - ideal for display or revision.
Question Matrix Reminder Poster
A visual prompt for stretching student responses and helping them build higher-order questions using Bloomâs-style phrasing - great for discussion areas.
Thinking Hats Reminder Poster
A visual prompt, particualrly useful for group and collaborative tasks.
3 Pages of Key Media Terms
Organised and clearly presented vocabulary pages covering essential terms across media language, audience, representation, and industry - great as a learning wall or student reference.
"Where Can Media Take You?â Careers Poster
Inspiring visual showing the wide range of creative and professional media careers - ideal for raising aspiration and showing real-world relevance.
Framework Terms
Designed typography for the key framework areas: Media Language, Representation, Industry, and Audience
Classroom displays and corridors
BTEC, GCSE and A Level students
Print-ready PDF files
Supports long-term retention and independent learning
Get your students revising actively with this blank Media Studies board game, designed to encourage creativity, discussion and deeper understanding of key course content.
Students generate their own representation, audience, industry, language (R.A.I.L.) and theory questions based on set texts or unseen texts, making this resource ideal for promoting independent thinking and collaborative learning.
Whatâs included in the 4 page PDF:
Printable game board (in colour or black and white)
Blank templates for R.A.I.L and Theory questions
Easy-to-follow teacher instructions
Whatâs not included:
Dice (could use a physical or digital one)
Counters (paperclips work well)
How it works:
Students write their own R.A.I.L and theoru questions based on the course content.
Groups play the board game by answering each otherâs questions depending on what media product they land on.
Great for peer-led revision, light-touch assessment or a high-impact cover lesson.
Perfect for:
GCSE & A Level Media Studies
End of topic or year revision
Cover lessons or independent group tasks
Perfect for Sixth Form Taster sessions for A level Eduqas spec, this engaging and adaptable resource introduces students to key A level Media Studies skills through the analysis of a trailer.
Whatâs included:
Editable PPT: A clear and engaging presentation that introduces media terminology and guides students through the process of analysing a trailer. PPT already features an example trailer analysis, which can easily be swapped out for a trailer of your choice.
Printable Handout (PNG): A structured worksheet that helps students record and reflect on their analysis.
Teacher-led but flexible: Choose a trailer that suits you, your cohort or choose from one of the set texts. The included example is ideal for quick delivery but can be replaced to align with your preferred focus or student interests. No specialist knowledge is required for students to engage.
Timings: 50-60mins depending on length of discussions.
Ideal for:
Year 12 Taster Sessions
Introductory lessons for new A level Media cohorts
Demonstrating the analytical and creative aspects of the course
Sparking interest and discussion around film and TV texts
This resource is low-prep, high-impact and leaves students with a strong first impression of what Media Studies at A level is all about.
This mini e-book provides students (and teachers) with a breakdown of the essential theorists that feature across the GCSE and A level specifications. Itâs a pdf with links that can be downloaded onto a phone to use and includes some examples and activities to really help apply the theory.
This mini e-book is designed to provide students (and teachers) over 20 revision techniques that can be used in the lead up to mocks, PPEs and exams. Itâs a pdf with links that can be downloaded onto a phone to use and includes some examples to help students get started.
This mini e-book provides students (and teachers) with some bonus theorists that are not the essential ones on the Media Studies spec. Itâs a pdf with links that can be downloaded onto a phone to use and includes some activities to help them apply the theory.
This mini e-book is designed to help students (and teachers) tackle some of the command words/tricky exam terms. Itâs a pdf with links that can be downloaded onto a phone to use and includes some activities to help them put it into practice.
Digital download.