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The following is a list of useful titles for media teaching:
Books
- Bell, A., Joyce, M., & Rivers, D. (1999). Advanced level media. London: Hodder & Stoughton.
- Branston, G., & Stafford, R. (2006). The media student's book (4th ed). London: Routledge.
- Broadcasting Standards Authority. (2006). Freedoms and fetters: Broadcasting standards in New Zealand. Wellington: Dunmore Publishing. Also available online here.
- Cairns, B., & Martin, H. (1994). Shadows on the wall. New Zealand: Longman Paul.
- Cairns, B., & Martin, H. (1996). Shortland Street: Production, text and audience : Teacher guide. Auckland: MacMillan.
- Caldwell, T. (2005). Film analysis handbook: Essential guide to understanding, analysing and writing on film. Victoria, Australia: Insight Publications.
- Cook, D. A. (1996). A history of narrative film (3rd ed). New York: Norton and Co.
- Cox, P., & Goldsworthy, F. (1995). Featuring film: Film study in the classroom. Melbourne: Oxford University Press. Australia.
- Dennis, J. & Bieringa, J. (Eds.). (1992). Film in Aotearoa New Zealand. Wellington: Victoria University Press.
- de Kantow, M., & Stubbs, S. (2000). Targeting media: Newspapers and magazines. Glebe, NSW: Blake Education.
- Dunleavy, T. (2005). Ourselves in primetime: A history of New Zealand television drama. Auckland: Auckland University Press.
- Dunscombe, R., et al. (2004). Heinemann media 1. Port Melbourne, Vic: Heinemann.
- Dunscombe, R., et al. (2004). Heinemann media 2. Port Melbourne, Vic: Heinemann.
- Dutton, B., & Mundy, J. (1996). Media studies: An introduction (3rd ed). England: Longmans.
- Glasson, T., & Carroll, J. (1992). Exploring film as text. Australia: Heineman Education.
- Goode, L., & Zuberi, N. (Eds.). (2004). Media studies in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Auckland: Pearson Longman.
- Hart, A. (1994). Understanding the media: A practical guide. London: Routledge.
- Harrower, T. (2001). The newspaper designer's handbook. London: McGraw Hill. (The 1997 edition is also suitable.)
- Horrocks, R., & Tremewan, P. (1986). On Film 2. Auckland: Heinemann.
- Horrocks, R., & Perry, N. (Eds.). (2004). Television in New Zealand. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
- Jones, T., & Thompson, D. (2007). Media studies study guide: NCEA level 2. Auckland: ESA Publications.
- Jones, T. (1998). The big picture book A: A look at film making. Monsters, special effects, heroes and heroines. Christchurch: User Friendly Resource Enterprises Ltd.
- Jones Terry (1998). The big picture book B: A look at film genre. Action, science fiction and westerns. Christchurch: User Friendly Resource Enterprises.
- Keyte, B., & Small, M. (1994). Films — A resource book for studying film as text. Melbourne: Longman Cheshire.
- Lealand, G., & Martin, H. (2001). It’s all done with mirrors: About television. Palmerston North: Dunmore Press.
- Lopez, A., Woods, K., Fisher L., Perrine, G., & McLean, R., (2000). Targeting media: Television and film. Australia: Blake Education.
- Lusted, D. (1994). The media studies book — A guide for teachers. London; New York: Routledge.
- McCloud, S., (1993). Understanding comics. New York: Harper Perennial.
- McCubbin, R. (1991). Mediaprac: A media skills book for senior students. Melbourne: Longman Cheshire.
- McDonnell, B. (1998). Fresh approaches to film. Auckland: Longman.
- McDougall, J. (2006). The media teacher’s book. UK: Hodder Arnold.
- McMahon, B., & Quirt, R. (1987). Stories and stereotypes. Australia: Longman Cheshire.
- Martin, H., & Edwards, S. (1997). New Zealand Film 1912–1996. Auckland: Oxford University Press.
- Martin, R. (2000). TV for A level media studies. Oxford: Hodder and Stoughton.
- Masterman, L. (1985). Teaching the media. London: Comedia.
- Mayer, G., & Burton, L. (1991). Media studies: Narrative, audience, values and process. Australia: The Jacaranda Press.
- Mollison, M. (1996). Producing videos: A complete guide. Sydney: Australian Film, Television and Radio School/Allen and Unwin,.
- Nixon, N. (1996). GCSE media studies. UK: Letts Educational.
- Partridge, D. & Hughes, P. (1981). Flicks: Studying film as text. (2nd ed). Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
- Patmore, C. (2005). Movie making course. Hauppuage, NY : Barron’s Educational Series.
- Perrine, G., & Lopez, A. (2000). Targeting media: Radio and multimedia. Australia: Blake Education.
- Quin, R., McMahon, B., & Quin, R. ( 1997). In the picture: Reading visual language. Australia: Curriculum Corporation.
- Stewart, C., & Kowaltzke, A. (1997). Media: New ways and meanings. (2nd edition). Australia: Jacaranda Wiley.
- Tucker, J. (Ed.). (2004). Intro — A beginner's guide to professional news journalism. Wellington: New Zealand Journalists Training Organisation.
- Winnall, A., & Chesterman, S. (2003). Media studies: Achievement standards level 2: A resource book for year 12 students. Auckland: New House Publishers.
Magazines
- Metro - Australian film/TV/radio magazine, published by ATOM (Australian Teachers of Media).
- Australian Screen Education - Joint venture publication by the Australian Teachers of Media and the Australian Film Commission.
- Script - New Zealand magazine of NAME (National Association of Media Educators) available to members.
- Media Magazine - British magazine for students.