as media lesson 1 intro -2015
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AS Media Studies
AS Media StudiesMr Earl
PreparingMinds
Learning IntentionsTo understand how AS Media is structuredTo understand requirements of practical coursework element of Media StudiesTo apply understanding to analysis of media texts
Success CriteriaI will be clear about course contentI will offer some contribution to tasks setI will probably contribute in reasonable detail offer considered responsesI may respond in detail and lead discussion/ analysis activities
So...What are the media?Why study them?
The CourseFoundation Portfolio (50%)Preliminary exercise (30s-1 min)Titles/ Opening of new fiction film (2 mins max)Research, planning and evaluation
Key Media Concepts (50%)Textual Analysis and Representation (TV Drama)Institutions and Audiences (Film Industry)Ms King
The Expectations100% attendance and punctuality2/3 60 min weekly tasks, practical and writtenComplete all work to highest standardsMeet all deadlinesPrepare for lessonsMaintain your blog
Meet targetsFulfil/ transcend expectations
Contribute to lessons work hard, share ideasBehave professionallyGo the extra mile...
Analysis TaskHow does this opening grab audience attention?Music and sound effectsDialogueMood and toneEditingCamerawork
Film intro (Trainspotting)Music/ effects | Dialogue | Mood/ tone | Editing | Camera
Analysis TaskHow did this opening grab audience attention?Music and sound effectsDialogueMood and toneEditingCamerawork
Assessment ObjectivesAO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media concepts, contexts and critical debates, using terminology appropriately and with accurate and coherent written expression [exam only]
Weight30%
Example
Assessment ObjectivesAO2 Apply knowledge and understanding to show how meanings are created when analysing media products and evaluating your own practical work.
Weight30% [10% of Unit 2]
Example (Elleah Stanton)
Assessment ObjectivesAO3 Demonstrate the ability to plan and construct media products using appropriate technical and creative skills.
Weight30% [30% of Unit 2]
Example (Charlotte Greaves)
Assessment ObjectivesAO4 Demonstrate the ability to undertake and apply appropriate research
Weight10% [10% of Unit 2]
AO Weightings% of AS GCE Total AO1AO2 AO3 AO4G321 Foundation Portfolioin Media 010301050G322 Key Media Concepts(TV Drama) 30200050
Consider Performance DescriptorsExplain how these might be demonstrated in G321
Task Opening a filmWhat is the best film opening you have ever seen?Why?
PlenaryWhat does AS Media involve?How will we succeed?What will you need to do?What will you need to know?