This comprehensive guide provides an accessible introduction to media studies. It covers all the key topics in the field, including: Images and languages; Narrative; Genres; Representation, Ideologies; Realisms; Modernism and Postmodernism; Technologies; Industries; Institutions; Independence; Audiences; Production; and Authorship. Written by two experts in media studies, it is specially designed to be easy to use and understand. Each chapter includes in-depth case studies, notes on key terms and references, follow-up activities and suggestions for further reading. Throughout the book, examples are provided from a rich range of media forms, including advertising, films, television, newspapers, magazines and photography.

The Media Student's Book

Stafford, Roy

Branston,Gill

Humor & Entertainment

Routledge

A comprehensive introduction for students of media studies, this third edition of The Media Student's Book has been thoroughly revised and updated in response to feedback from lecturers using the second edition, and now focuses on the higher education syllabus more than ever before. It covers all the key topics encountered at undergraduate level and provides a detailed and clear guide to concepts and debates. Key features include: * think points and discussion points to get students really engaging with the topics * lists of useful web sites, resource centres and suggestions for further reading to encourage additional study * follow-up activities and essay questions which can be used to set tutorial work *marginal terms, definitions and cross references to provide clear explanations of key concepts and complex theories * case studies throughout taken from advertising, films, radio, television, newspapers, magazines, photography and the Internet to ensure students are exposed to a rich range of media forms. Including a glossary of key terms for quick reference and revision, this third edition will be used by lecturers as a flexible teaching resource and by students to aid independent study.

The Media Student's Book: Third Edition

Radio

Available in colour for the first time, thoroughly revised, re-ordered and completely updated with recent examples and expanded coverage of current issues, this fourth edition is a must-have introduction to media studies. The chapters are all supported by case studies which cover every key topic in the field, from CSI: Miami to the Ring Cycle and reality TV. The book is divided into four parts studying key concepts; media practices; media debates; and providing rich resources in the final reference section. Stimulating and easy to use, The Media Student’s Book includes:  marginal terms, definitions, references and jokes, all allied to a full glossary follow-up activities, suggestions for further reading, useful websites and a companion support website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/0415371430 references and examples from advertising, TV, films, radio, newspapers, photography and the internet. Written by two leading teaching figures in the field, this book undoubtedly lives up to its reputation as the finest resource available to all media studies students.

Available in colour for the first time, thoroughly revised, re-ordered and completely updated with recent examples and expanded coverage of current issues, this fourth edition is a must-have introduction to media studies. The chapters are all supported by case studies which cover every key topic in the field, from CSI: Miami to the Ring Cycle and reality TV. The book is divided into four parts studying key concepts; media practices; media debates; and providing rich resources in the final reference section. Stimulating and easy to use, The Media Student’s Book includes: <ul>
<li>marginal terms, definitions, references and jokes, all allied to a full glossary</li> <li>follow-up activities, suggestions for further reading, useful websites and a companion support website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/0415371430
</li> <li>references and examples from advertising, TV, films, radio, newspapers, photography and the internet.</li>
</ul>
Written by two leading teaching figures in the field, this book undoubtedly lives up to its reputation as the finest resource available to all media studies students.

The Media Student's Book is a comprehensive introduction for students of media studies. It covers all the key topics and provides a detailed, lively and accessible guide to concepts and debates. Now in its fifth edition, this bestselling textbook has been thoroughly revised, re-ordered and updated, with many very recent examples and expanded coverage of the most important issues currently facing media studies. It is structured in three main parts, addressing key concepts, debates, and research skills, methods and resources. Individual chapters include: <ul>
<li>approaching media texts</li> <li>narrative</li> <li>genres and other classifications</li> <li>representations</li> <li>globalisation</li> <li>ideologies and discourses</li> <li>the business of media</li> <li>new media in a new world?</li> <li>the future of television </li> <li>regulation now</li> <li>debating advertising, branding and celebrity</li> <li>news and its futures</li> <li>documentary and ‘reality’ debates</li> <li>from ‘audience’ to ‘users’</li> <li>research: skills and methods.</li>
</ul>
Each chapter includes a range of examples to work with, sometimes as short case studies. They are also supported by separate, longer case studies which include: <ul>
<li>Slumdog Millionaire</li> <li>online access for film and music</li> <li>CSI and detective fictions</li> <li>Let the Right One In and The Orphanage</li> <li>PBS, BBC and HBO </li> <li>images of migration </li> <li>The Age of Stupid and climate change politics.</li>
</ul>
The authors are experienced in writing, researching and teaching across different levels of undergraduate study, with an awareness of the needs of students. The book is specially designed to be easy and stimulating to use, with: <ul>
<li>a Companion Website with popular chapters from previous editions, extra case studies and further resources for teaching and learning, at: www.mediastudentsbook.com</li> <li>margin terms, definitions, photos, references (and even jokes), allied to a comprehensive glossary </li> <li>follow-up activities in ‘Explore’ boxes</li> <li>suggestions for further reading and online research</li> <li>references and examples from a rich range of media and media forms, including advertising, cinema, games, the internet, magazines, newspapers, photography, radio, and television.</li>
</ul>

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

The Media Student's Book is a comprehensive introduction for students of media studies. It covers all the key topics and provides a detailed, lively and accessible guide to concepts and debates. Now in its fifth edition, this bestselling textbook has been thoroughly revised, re-ordered and updated, with many very recent examples and expanded coverage of the most important issues currently facing media studies. It is structured in three main parts, addressing key concepts, debates, and research skills, methods and resources. Individual chapters include: <ul>
<li>approaching media texts</li> <li>narrative</li> <li>genres and other classifications</li> <li>representations</li> <li>globalisation</li> <li>ideologies and discourses</li> <li>the business of media</li> <li>new media in a new world?</li> <li>the future of television </li> <li>regulation now</li> <li>debating advertising, branding and celebrity</li> <li>news and its futures</li> <li>documentary and ‘reality’ debates</li> <li>from ‘audience’ to ‘users’</li> <li>research: skills and methods.</li>
</ul>
Each chapter includes a range of examples to work with, sometimes as short case studies. They are also supported by separate, longer case studies which include: <ul>
<li>Slumdog Millionaire</li> <li>online access for film and music</li> <li>CSI and detective fictions</li> <li>Let the Right One In and The Orphanage</li> <li>PBS, BBC and HBO </li> <li>images of migration </li> <li>The Age of Stupid and climate change politics.</li>
</ul>
The authors are experienced in writing, researching and teaching across different levels of undergraduate study, with an awareness of the needs of students. The book is specially designed to be easy and stimulating to use, with: <ul>
<li>a Companion Website with popular chapters from previous editions, extra case studies and further resources for teaching and learning, at: www.mediastudentsbook.com
</li> <li>margin terms, definitions, photos, references (and even jokes), allied to a comprehensive glossary </li> <li>follow-up activities in ‘Explore’ boxes</li> <li>suggestions for further reading and online research</li> <li>references and examples from a rich range of media and media forms, including advertising, cinema, games, the internet, magazines, newspapers, photography, radio, and television.</li>
</ul>

The Global Film Book

The Global Film Book is an accessible and entertaining exploration of the development of film as global industry and art form, written especially for students and introducing readers to the rich and varied cinematic landscape beyond Hollywood. Highlighting areas of difference and similarity in film economies and audiences, as well as form, genre and narrative, this textbook considers a broad range of examples and up to date industry data from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia and Latin America.  Author Roy Stafford combines detailed studies of indigenous film and television cultures with cross border, global and online entertainment operations, including examples from Nollywood to Korean Cinema, via telenovelas and Nordic crime drama. The Global Film Book demonstrates a number of contrasting models of contemporary production, distribution and consumption of film worldwide, charting and analysing the past, present and potential futures for film throughout the world. The book also provides students with:    a series of exploratory pathways into film culture worldwide   illuminating analyses and suggestions for further readings and viewing, alongside explanatory margin notes and case studies   a user friendly text design, featuring over 120 colour images   a dynamic and comprehensive blog, online at www.globalfilmstudies.com, providing updates and extensions of case studies in the book and analysis of the latest developments in global film issues.

Movies

The Global Film Book is an accessible and entertaining exploration of the development of film as global industry and art form, written especially for students and introducing readers to the rich and varied cinematic landscape beyond Hollywood. Highlighting areas of difference and similarity in film economies and audiences, as well as form, genre and narrative, this textbook considers a broad range of examples and up to date industry data from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia and Latin America. Author Roy Stafford combines detailed studies of indigenous film and television cultures with cross border, global and online entertainment operations, including examples from Nollywood to Korean Cinema, via telenovelas and Nordic crime drama. The Global Film Book demonstrates a number of contrasting models of contemporary production, distribution and consumption of film worldwide, charting and analysing the past, present and potential futures for film throughout the world. The book also provides students with: <ul>
<li>a series of exploratory pathways into film culture worldwide</li> <li>illuminating analyses and suggestions for further readings and viewing, alongside explanatory margin notes and case studies</li> <li>a user friendly text design, featuring over 120 colour images</li> <li>a dynamic and comprehensive blog, online at www.globalfilmstudies.com, providing updates and extensions of case studies in the book and analysis of the latest developments in global film issues.</li>
</ul>

York Film Notes: "La Haine" (York Film Notes)

Longman/York Press

This text reviews the technical and practical possibilities for teachers exploring the world of nonlinear systems. Including six case studies, this report provides a summary of: the implications of new technologies for the industry; the approaches to editing followed in the further education and non-broadcasting systems; and the differences new technologies and nonlinear editing might make to teaching practices in further education. This book is intended for all teachers preparing for the next wave of technical and intellectual Media Studies challenges. Roy Stafford is the author of "Hands On: A Teacher's Guide to Media Technology".

Nonlinear Editing and Visual Literacy (Bfi Education Research Report)

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

British Film Inst

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The Media Student's Book

The Media Student's Book: Third Edition

The Media Student's Book

The Media Student's Book

The Media Student's Book

The Media Student's Book

The Global Film Book

The Global Film Book

York Film Notes: "La Haine" (York Film Notes)

Nonlinear Editing and Visual Literacy (Bfi Education Research Report)