G321 - The Evaluation

For those of you who didn't feel it necessary to concentrate whilst I talked through this evaluation, please find the embedded powerpoint here:

Media Studies Coursework Evaluation Student Guide from alevelmedia

Please note, you have three weeks in which to complete this evaluation.  It is worth 20 marks (20% - two grades) of your final coursework.

Do a bad job of your evaluation and it will make the rest of your coursework look bad.  Moderators usually look at the evaluations first, or after watching your final product.  If they are not convinced by either, then they will scrutinize your research and planning materials in more detail.

You will present your film openings and talk through your evaluation during the last week this term.

 

Construction and First Draft Completion

By the end of Friday 7th March I would like to see your first cut available to view online and published on your blog with some reflection.

You have been emailed ASSESSED PIECE 8 and ASSESSED PIECE 9 planning sheets and also given them in class to help you complete your coursework and get your blogs up to date.

There are a record number of Entries this June because there is no longer a January entry, therefore moderators will see a wide range of excellent practice.  Make yours stand out.  If you're too embarrassed to share your blog and video with friends and family, then you obviously haven't taken enough care and effort, so you need to fix this in the next three weeks.

Some useful links to keep you going:

http://examplesofwork13.weebly.com/as.html  here you can see video work (bottom of page) from a U and every grade up to an A*.

There is some examiner commentary around on the website and you can see what they say about planning and research content and even look at some more blogs.

http://examplesofwork13.weebly.com/moderation-activities.html

I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU ALL READ THIS!

Production diary - schedule - please see what is expected from you by half term

Year 12 AS Media Studies Production Diary 2013-2014

Over the coming weeks you will be completing your Foundation Portfolio in Media Studies (coursework unit worth 50% of your AS grade).  It is important that you keep all your written notes organised and filed, as well as regularly updating your blogs/websites 2-3 times a week.

Below is a table that outlines some key dates for you to independently plan ahead. Remember, if you are not blogging, you are falling behind with your coursework.  (40-50 blog posts is expected for a C grade or above, 50-60 for a B, 60-70 for a low A, 70+ for an A* equivalent)

Ø  You are expected to spend at least 2-3 hours a week working on your blogs for homework

Week	Learning Objective	How was this demonstrated?  What was the outcome?
WEEK 1 30th Sept  – 6th October	You will understand the aims of the coursework brief. You will create a production schedule for your coursework. You will analyse a range of film opening sequences.	Creation of a blog account and a summative reflection talking about the weeks ahead.  Creation of an action plan for the next four weeks, adhering to deadlines on Bridge blog. Two analyses include the use of key words and media language (denotation, connotation, camera shots and angles); they also discuss genre, mise-en-scene, narrative and typography.
WEEK 2 7 – 13th October	You will understand the assessment criteria for the preliminary exercise task. You will identify the importance of good planning through constructing appropriate planning materials to help shoot and edit the preliminary task	Completion of the preliminary exercise in groups, showing an understanding of the 180 degree rule, match on action and shot reverse shot (2-3 lessons).  Evidenced on the blog with personal reflection and evaluation on the activity, including storyboards, scripts, screen-grabs, animatics, pictures and other planning materials.
WEEK 3 14th – 20th October	You will complete an audit of new media technologies that you can use within your coursework over the coming weeks (apps, online software). Complete your preliminary task using the criteria from week 2 and evaluate your strengths.	There will be evidence of new media technologies presented on your blog, including Voki, Voicethread and Prezi. Your blog will have a comprehensive entry about your experience completing the preliminary task, including embedding the final sequence into a video player.
WEEK 4 21st Oct – 27thth Oct	You will understand the importance of ideology and branding in terms of film institutions and production. You will design, construct and analyse your own film studio logo.	Completed logo design and analysis with interpretation and reflection. Further analysis of film openings using new media. Completed action plan for half term and remainder of autumn term.
HALF TERM	MAKE SURE ALL BLOG POSTS ARE COMPLETED.	Ø  All blogs must have easily accessible content, including the use of labels and menu bars. Ø  At least two opening sequences have been analysed. Ø  genre is discussed and identified; Ø  The preliminary task has been undertaken and successfully completed and evaluated. Ø  You have come up with a name for your production company including any design ideas you might have.