Eduqas GCSE Media Studies key terms

Funding provided directly by government, for example for a public information campaign.

The satisfaction of a need or desire through using a media product.

News about matters of public importance, such as government policy, elections and economic decisions.

A historically Black college or university in the United States, with a historical role in educating Black Americans.

The ability to understand and use health information to make appropriate decisions about care.

A narrative role identified by Propp: a character who assists the hero in pursuing a goal or overcoming an obstacle.

A narrative pattern in which a central character faces challenges and develops through a journey, often with guidance from others.

An approach that treats heterosexual relationships as the normal or default form of relationships.

The circumstances of the period in which a media product was made, including its social attitudes, cultural influences, political conditions and available technologies.

A consistent visual and written style that makes a publication recognisable across different issues.

A category of media products that combines conventions from more than one genre.

The blending of elements from different genres or media styles within one product.

An exaggerated statement used for emphasis or dramatic effect.

A clickable connection that takes a user to another page, website or piece of content.

Recognisable images, objects or symbols associated with a particular theme or genre, such as raised fists in protest imagery.

A system of values and beliefs that influences how people understand society and how media products portray it.

Using media to gain knowledge, learn about events or understand an issue.

Using media to connect with others, gain material for conversation or feel part of a group or community.

The opportunities a media product gives users to make choices, provide input or respond to content.

A reference or connection between media products that can influence how audiences understand them.

The Independent Press Standards Organisation: a press regulator that handles complaints about member publications under the Editors’ Code of Practice.

A reasoned decision about a media product or claim, supported by analysis of specific evidence.

The arrangement of images, text and other elements on a page, which guides attention and navigation.

The payment that provides the BBC’s principal public funding, rather than commercial advertising funding for its UK public services.

Permission granted by a rights holder for another organisation to use or distribute a media product under agreed conditions.

A narrative in which events are presented in chronological order.

Television shown according to a broadcaster’s schedule, rather than selected by the viewer for playback whenever they choose.