A complete lesson introducing the BBFC – British Board of Film Classification, created to support the GCSE AQA Media Studies specification and accurate at the time of production. This lesson is fully adaptable for any exam board or Media Studies course at KS4 or KS5 that explores film classification, regulation or the wider film industry.

This resource includes:
• An overview of the role and purpose of the BBFC
• Structured content to guide understanding of classification categories and regulatory decisions
• A research task where students investigate the classifications of the Close Study Product films Doctor Strange and I, Daniel Blake
• Opportunities for discussion based on their findings
• An optional extended writing task to develop analytical and evaluative skills

Ideal for teaching regulation, audience protection, industry context and film classification across GCSE and A-Level Media Studies.

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