Independent Study for next week - group

The following is the independent study for this week. Please ensure that they are present your learning in a creative & technical way involving audio (commentary/podcast) or video and not just text and images. 

Look at the previous students examples of how they presented theirs:

http://www.wix.com/misslowdon/as-foundation-portfolio-video#!examples-of-final-products

1. Research Iconic Thriller Soundtracks & Sound – 

What are the conventions of appropriate music/sound? 

What information is it giving you about the characters & story?

What information is it giving you about the mood?

2. Choose a suitable soundtrack for your preliminary task - comment on why

3. Research into 3 Film Production Companies suitable for Thrillers & their logos/Idents

Research and decide on who would Produce your film 

1x British

1x US

1x "low budget" or Independent Film Production company.

4. BBFC - Film certificates - research www.BBFC.org.uk 

 Which certificates are most common for Thrillers and why (content)? (www.IMDB.com) Who is the audience?

http://www.wix.com/dementedpics/demented-pics-2

http://www.wix.com/bloodbunny/blackcrowwebsite#!__certificate-rating

preliminary task - storyboard/script/shot list

Hi All

The prliminary task is as described by the exam board

6 ways to kill your husband (or wife) - Interrogation scene

We are looking for between 30secs - 1min. It ought to demonstrate what you have learned about

• Framing (correctly using shot types)
• Angles (weak/powerful)
• Composition (we'll do that next week!)
• Continuity (match on action, shot rev shot, 180 deg rule)
• and using all this to create MYSTERY & SUSPENSE

Here are some suggestions and links to previous students preliminary tasks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E95qhhv4eB0

Good luck we will be improving your composition next session

Mr.B

FILM CLUB STARTING NEXT WEEK! WEDS 2:15PM MEDIA

Hello Everyone

Film Club will be starting during Wednesdays 2:35 pm

We will start by watching Independent & Non-mainstream films, then short films with the option for those who choose to go on to write, budget, shoot and edit a short film to enter young film-maker competitions.

We will be looking at some interesting independent films across themes (that you really should know about if you are a Media Student) meeting weekly to develop ideas and work through the various stages in the production. London has fantastic opportunities for film-making and is just on your doorstep so make use of it to get contacts and work experience.

Please comment on this post to sign up

Thanks

Mr.B

Better late than...

Hi all

Here, finally is the course handbook

It is rather concise as the in depth content is on this blog

Enjoy!

Mr.B

re: Iconic Directors, Key Thrillers, Typical Synopsis work

Reminder that the above is due to be posted on your groups blog this week

I have copied the content form the powerpoint in class to help you, along with the links to source material.

Remember that this should be presented in a creative and visual way - not just a written report.


Here are some examples of previous presentations


Thanks 
Mr.B

BBC Online Production Academy - excellent support for your filmmaking skills

Hi All

Please have a browse during your independent study, this is an online production academy with instructional videos and advice from the BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/collegeofproduction/

Good luck
Mr.B

Film Club & young filmmaker competition

Hi All

Just to announce that I am going to be running a Film Club (that is watching and making a short 5-10 minute film) to enter into this years Virgin Media Shorts & Film nation

http://www.virginmediashorts.co.uk/?buspart=SEARCH_VMSHORTS#page=1&filter=shortlist

http://www.filmnation.org.uk/

Email me if you are interested or comment on the blog

Animation is also a possibility!

Thanks
Mr.B

British Film Institute - film for young people

Hi All

Am busy looking into trips for this or next Module  to the British Film Institute to get some inspiration for your Thriller production

If you are interested in film production (ie making them and getting some contacts for a career), i recommend you check this out and sign up:

http://www.bfi.org.uk/whatson/bfi_southbank/learning/future_film_for_young_people/get_involved

Also I am thinking of setting up a Film Club as an extra curricular opportunity to enter some film competitions, have a look and think about signing up.

BBC Blast have loads of advice and film competitions:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/film/

For young filmmakers 11-25 - sign up for this...
http://www.bfi.org.uk/futurefilm.html?q=futurefilm

Thanks

Rich

Module 1 Research Blog (contents & examples)

Hi Y'all

By now you should have created your blog, uploading your projects and commenting on what you have learned.

So far we have been learning about the opening Thrillers and we have already begun to build the portfolio.

Important: Make sure you comment on what you have learned from these tasks - all posts must be annotated

The following is a list of Research that must be completed before you start the Planning stage by the end of Module 1. They are group activities and should be uploaded to your blog page with your commentary of your contribution

Individual tasks go on your Individual Blog, group tasks go on your group blog.
All videos made/practical activities

Click on the links to see an example of what is expected from the task for a L4

1. Summer Assignment Individual: Napoleon Dynamite Remake
2. Individual Mind Map: Conventions of the Genre (Characters, Story & Mood/Atmosphere from mind map last lesson)
   
3. Individual Collage of Iconography (props, costumes, locations, lighting) associated with the genre
   
4. Summer Assignment Individual 9 frame Title Sequence Design Analysis 
5. Summer Assignment Individual: Titles Timeline Map 
6. Individual "Se7en" Titles remake edit (individual comment)
   
7. Individual 9 frame spoiler review of a Thriller (x 3 each)
8. Individual "Dexter"/Opening Titles Remake (with your individual comments showing Understanding camera shots/angles/movement)
9. Individual "Falling Down" Foley/Score (with your individual comments on your blog about...'Iconic sounds connected with the genre')
10. Individual Thriller Location Recee (photo of a location you have found & why suitable) 
11. Group Sub-genres & Narrative for a thriller 
12. Group Iconic Thriller directors – case studies          
13. Group Film production company research   
14. Group Production Company Logo
15. Group Certificate ratings – BBFC research
16. Group www.imdb.com Thriller Audience Research of 3 contemporary Thriller films    
17. Group Audience expectations from thriller Video Vox Pops
18. Group 180 deg rule, Match on Action, Shot Rev Shot - (presentation including your match on action example)
19. Preliminary Task Planning, Production & Evaluation

Above work is due by the end of Mod 1

Please email me if you have any questions

Thanks

Mr.B

 

Here is a list of all the documents that are to be on your portfolio and how to title them across the whole coursework unit - remember for a L4 we expect an average 35-40 posts per person by the end 

storyboard) (composition) 

Composition 2

Mark Scheme - know what success is judged by

Hi

As 6th Form students there are lots of expectations of you that are different to lower years.

Working independently, managing your time, organising yourselves, taking responsibility for your learning, knowing your targets and your monitoring your progress - blindfold game remember?

Below you will find the mark scheme for the Coursework unit. Read this carefully, it shows you what you are being judged on.

We have only given you the Level 4 criteria - we do not expect anyone to be working at anything below a Level 4 standard. (This means A-B grade)

The Brief

Research & Planning

Research & Planning 20 marks

Construction of the Video - 60 marks

Evaluation Questions

Evaluation 20 marks

See next post for Menu of what needs to be completed for research & planning

Thanks

Mr.B

Welcome - start your blogging now

Hi

Welcome to the AS Media Blog for the Foundation Production

As we start other units we (Mr.B & Mrs.B - no relation!) will upload posts, resources and lesson content for your exam units also.

Each week there will be a roundup of the work required for the week 'Independent Tasks' (not homework as you may be working on it in college or at the cafe or on location)

The next few post will contain information on what we are doing each week/Module, your deadlines for the coursework and the assessment criteria. It is assumed that you have looked at this any questions can be brought up in class or emailed to either of us.

Please feel free to comment on any post and support each other.

The exam board expect a minimum of 4 hrs per week or self directed study, 1 and a half to 2 hours of this can be used to watch Thriller films.

This weeks Tip:
THE STUDENTS THAT GET A's ARE THE ONES THAT HAVE WATCHED LOTS OF THRILLER FILMS/TV (see below - Alex is one of my former students he worked on his own and his work got A*)

KEY TO SUCCESS = WATCH THRILLERS & GET TO KNOW THEM

Cheers

Mr.B