long road media studies open evening 2008
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media studies LONG ROAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Media Studies: A level Course Outline
AS level
G321 - Foundation Portfolio
(Film Opening Sequence)
G322 - TV Drama Analysis
- Institutions & Audiences
A2 level
G324 - Advanced Portfolio
(Music Video)
G235 - Critical Perspectives
AS level MEDIA STUDIES
Practical Induction
• Induction sessions on equipment.
• Exercises to build skills and confidence.
• Final Cut Express digital editing.
• iStopMotion animation.
• Photoshop integrated for titles & special effects.
Practical Induction
Example of an Induction Animation
Student Animation from an Induction Session.
Practical Induction: Animation
G321: Foundation Portfolio
THRILLER OPENING SEQUENCE Group work to plan, shoot and edit a Thriller Opening
sequence.
Analytical writing.
Example of a Thriller Opening Sequence
“Item 13” – Student Thriller Opening Sequence.
G322: TV Drama
Analysis of sequences from TV Drama.
Look in detail at camerawork, editing, sound, Mise-En-Scene.
Analyse the ways in which TV drama represents different social groups.
Example for TV Drama Analysis
Representation of Class & Gender in Dr Who.
G321: Foundation Portfolio
FILM OPENING SEQUENCE In a group, plan, shoot and edit the opening of a film.
Worth 50% of AS.
Produce music using ‘GarageBand’ research and planning on a blog.
Plus, group evaluation ‘Powerpoint’ presentation.
The best of the two AS practical projects is put forward for coursework submission.
“Case 342” – Student Film Opening Sequence.
Example of a Film Opening Sequence
G322: Institutions & Audiences
Music industry.
Videogame industry.
Case studies of products and companies.
Question in exam about some stage in process-production, marketing distribution, etc.
Media Industries
Warp Records Rockstar Games
British Case Studies
A2 level MEDIA STUDIES
G324: Advanced Portfolio
MUSIC VIDEO Music video project plus print artifacts (coursework worth 50% of
A2).
Analyse existing examples.
Guest talks from promo directors.
Groups put research and planning on blogs.
Make animatic and rough cut.
Evaluation as commentary on DVD.
Screening at Picturehouse cinema.
Music Video: Students Editing
Music Video: Planning
Group planning posted on a blog online.
Music Video: Animatic
A filmed storyboard, helpful to reflect on planning.
Music Video: Director Visits
Lindy Heymann Jake & Jim
Music Video Directors are invited to come and give feedback before the final editing stages.
Music Video: The Final Cut
Students invited to give feedback to other groups to help with evaluative writing.
Student Music Videos
See finished Music Videos in G9 tonight!
G325: Critical Perspectives
Six theoretical topics.
Taught through range of media examples.
Plus, writing about your practical work- reflecting back over the course.
Exam in June worth 50%.
Six Topics for Critical Perspectives
Contemporary media regulation
Postmodern media
Collective identity and the media
Global media
Media in the online age
‘WeMedia’ and democracy
Exam Results 2008
AS level
A – 75
B – 79
C – 64
D – 20
E - 2
A2 level
A – 27
B – 79
C – 51
D – 17
E - 4
Well above the national average!
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media studies LONG ROAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE