Section 1a and 1b

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Calling all A2 Media students - please read below

Dear A2 Media student

As the exams are fast approaching (not that I want to panic you about this….) I thought it would be useful to let you know what support is available to you as you wade through your revision.

Weekly lunchtime workshops

The media workshops will continue to run every lunchtime and after college on Wednesday in room 323. You can drop into these sessions if you’d like someone to look at a piece of timed writing or have a query about a topic or case study.

Revision session

We will be running a short programme of revision sessions in the week before half term in May (last week of college for you). I should stress that we won’t be able to cover much beyond last minute exam tips during these sessions as they are limited to 1 hour, and so don’t rely on these being your main source of revision help!

1-2-1 help

If you would like some 1-2-1 help with something specific then you can book in a half hour slot with me during the following times: Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday afternoon, or Thursday afternoon. We can work on exam technique, revision technique or the content of any of the units that you are currently studying. Email me if you are interested in this rmorris@candi.ac.uk. Please give at least 48 hours’ notice so that I can make sure I’m free!

Theory study groups

Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by the amount of theory that we are throwing at you? Are there parts of Althusser, Adorno or subculture theory that doesn’t make sense? Or perhaps you would like to help other students to better understand how to apply theory to their production work and do revision at the same time? Theory Study Groups is intended to provide time, space and help with getting your head around theory. You will work in small groups on sharing your knowledge and understanding, and will have the opportunity to get help from a teacher. If you are interested in either helping with this or you feel that you would benefit from joining the study group then contact me on rmorris@candi.ac.uk before Friday 4^th April so that I can organised the groups. These sessions will start during the first week back after Easter holidays.

Candi Media Blogs

Don’t forget that the blogs that accompany Section 1a/1b and Collective Identity are well stocked with materials to support your learning and revision. Follow the links from www.candimedia.blogspot.com

I would strongly recommend that you commit to at least one of these options, to give yourself the best chance of getting the grade that you deserve in the exams.

Rebecca