Tuesday 10 March 2015


Afternoon Y12 Media!!

Learning Objective:

To learn about film production.



Having secure and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the entire film production process is a key area for success in media studies.




Activity: Explore and explain the three stages of film production;

Stage 1: Pre-Production – (the initial concept)

Stage 2: Production – (on the Set)

Stage 3: Post-Production – (in the studio)




You must for each stage …..

Include a detailed description of the process from start to end.

Discuss the key people (job roles) and their responsibilities.

Discuss the resources and technologies the film-makers need.

Use the correct terminology in your writing.

Discuss your view points to importance of successfully completing each.




Extension:

Create a flow-chart as an overview of the film production stages and include the key points.

Thursday 26 February 2015

Morning Y12 Media!


Don't forget if you haven't already done so upload your Section B PPT on to your blog so it can be assessed and feedback given.


Many Thanks!

Tuesday 24 February 2015

Useful information for Homework due Fri 27.02.2015


Hello Y10!

Task 1:  Reminder - If you do not have a Movie Poster Analysis worksheet, then you will need to collect one from me.

Task 2:  Create a Word document on Filming Composition.



1.  Identify and explain the different types of composition:

Framing

Rule of thirds

Depth of field – deep and shallow focus

Focus pulls



2.  Identify examples of different types of compositions used in films

3.  Explain in detail why they are used.

Y10 Media Homework Due Fri 27.02.2015

Hello Y10 Media!


Reminder of homework which is due in this Friday (27th February 2015).


Homework:  To be emailed or printed out and handed in.
Complete Movie poster analysis.  
Complete Filming composition analysis.








Y12 Media Homework Section B: 24.02.2015

Homework Y12 Media


Section B: Watch and analyse in depth the films you have selected which are produced by your chosen film company. 


Record your analyse for each film on your blog.


Aim to analyse one film per week.

Y12 Section B

Afternoon Y12 Media!


Just recapping the work for Section B.  Don't forget to record all your work on your blog!


Part One: Initial research



Research general and background information of your chosen contemporary media institution (film company):
1.Explain how/when the film company was founded/formed.
2.How the size of the company compare to other film companies.
3.Discuss the films they have produced/marketed.
4.Discuss the genre of the films they have produced.
5.Discuss if they target a particular audience for their films.

Part Two: Market

Research the range of marketing methods your film company has used to market your chosen films.

1. Explain in detail the marketing method(s) which have been used to market each film.

2. If they vary explain your thoughts to why the film company has done this.

3. Discuss the target audience and how the marketing relates to them.

4. Discuss the film company’s use of cross-media convergence how successful do you think it is in
marketing of each film – explain your thoughts in detail.

Part Two: Market    … Continued…
1. Research and analyse the film posters your chosen company has used to market the films which
you have selected to focus on.
2. Research the trailers for each film you are studying. Analyse the Mise-en-scene, music and
camera techniques used (movements/angles and shots).

Part Three: Technology
1. Describe in detail the range of technologies the film company uses.
2. Discuss how the technology has changed/developed over time and what impact it has had on the
film company as well as the film industry in general.
3. Explain your thoughts and opinions to the developments of digital technologies in the film
industry.  Considering whether it has improved the quality of the films produced, it is limited due to
funding/costs, etc.
4. Discuss the film company’s use of technological convergence and how successful do you think it is
in the making and marketing of each film – explain your thoughts in detail.



Tuesday 6 January 2015



Happy New Year Y12!
Preparation for mock exam:
1.  Read trough the Mark Scheme on Mr Welsh’s blog.
2.  GCSE Students Christmas task – Harry Potter   Analyse clip.  Mise-en-Scene etc.
3.  Research Representation:  
          Gender
          Age
          Ethnicity
          Sexuality
          Class & Status
          Physical ability/disability
          Regional Identity
4.  Representation slide shares on my blog.