Media Analysis: Understanding and Applying Media Theory
is a
Media Studies textbook
that provides comprehensive explanations, deconstructions, and analysis of essential media texts to showcase the application of skills and knowledge needed to be a successful
Media Studies
student. The content covers:
communication theories
, narrative theories, auteur theory, film movements, film aesthetics, how
codes, conventions,
and techniques are selectively used to construct a preferred meaningstereotypes and representations, how
narrative
functions in a text, how values, attitudes, and ideologies shape media textshow propaganda techniques have been used throughout history
documentary techniques
and their claim to truth
You will learn
terminology
, analyse media texts, and gain a strong ability to deconstruct media texts in readiness for
Media exam revision
. This Media Studies textbook contains clear examples showing you how to deconstruct texts using
media vocabulary
for your exams and assessments. The worked examples show you how to apply
media theories
and frameworks to studied media texts. The comprehensive case studies will allow you to build a strong base to be a successful
student.
Equally, the textbook can be used by
English Language Arts
or
Drama
students to help apply media terminology when analysing media texts. Deconstructing texts and analysing the codes, conventions, narrative elements, values, ideologies, and
representations
embedded can be difficult. By using this
you will improve your application of
Media studies
terminology and your ability to critically analyse media texts.