Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 18/01/2026
Subject: Media Studies
Lesson Topic: The ability to apply practical skills creatively
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the core practical media skills and the theoretical understanding that underpins them.
  • Apply the four‑stage creative process (ideation, experimentation, production, reflection) to develop a short media piece.
  • Evaluate a media product against audience, ethical and industry criteria using structured feedback.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Laptops with video‑editing software
  • Digital cameras or smartphones for filming
  • Storyboard templates
  • Research worksheets / survey tools
  • Printed rubric for peer review
 Introduction:
Begin with a short montage of innovative media campaigns to spark interest. Review previous lessons on media language and audience analysis, linking them to today’s focus on creative skill application. Explain that students will be assessed on their ability to plan, produce, and reflect on a 30‑second public‑service announcement using the four‑stage process.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Watch a 30‑second PSA and note the practical skills evident.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Overview of the four‑stage creative process and key skills.
  3. Planning activity (15’) – In pairs, create a brief and storyboard for a PSA targeting a specific audience.
  4. Production workshop (30’) – Film and edit the PSA, experimenting with visual and audio techniques.
  5. Peer‑review session (10’) – Present drafts, use the rubric for constructive feedback, and record revisions.
  6. Reflection & self‑assessment (5’) – Complete a reflective log linking feedback to changes made.
  7. Consolidation (5’) – Teacher highlights common strengths, ethical considerations, and industry standards.
Conclusion:
Summarise how the four stages helped integrate research, technical skill and creative decisions. Collect exit tickets where each learner states one improvement for their next project. Assign homework to draft a written script for a follow‑up media piece, incorporating peer feedback.