OCR Media Studies for A2

Book excerpt: Written specifically for the new OCR A2 Media Studies specification by an expert principal examiner, OCR MEDIA STUDIES FOR A2 Third Edition is a valuable resource providing students with extensive material to help them in their A2 exam and advanced portfolio work. Key features include: (i) in-depth, accessible material supporting the theoretical units to aid understanding of difficult concepts (ii) synoptic links to highlight clearly where developmental work from the AS is required (iii) extensive case studies that offer specific micro examples for students to connect to macro themes (iv) activities that give students ideas on how to take each theme area further (v) production tips to help students to integrate theory and practice (vi) practice tasks to give students the confidence to evaluate their own work (vii) exam-style questions that prepare students for their exam (viii) a section on study resources to equip students with all the books, articles and websites they need to take each theme area to another level (ix) a wide-ranging glossary that explains academic terminology and techncal jargon. Additional resources are provided through access to the Dynamic Learning Home Edition CD, including step-by-step exemplars of tasks, to guide students through their portfolio work. Written in a highly accessible style, OCR MEDIA STUDIES FOR A2 Third Edition engages with students from the very start, helping students to add real value to their Media Studies.