A LEVELMEDIA

STUDIESL / O : T O U N D E R S TA N D T H E S T R U C T U R E O F

T H E C O U R S E

STARTER

• Sit in table groups by colour

• In groups, create a mind map about media studies

WHO ARE YOU?

NAME

WHY YOU CHOSE MEDIA

FAV FILM

CLASS BLOGAll work is put on here, you will go on this everyday

If you are ill – see work on here

(Write address on front of book)

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MATERIALS

PensPaper folder or binder (binder better)

Smart phone/tablet good if u have it Revision book (£13) (buy online)

ISBN:

COURSE STRUCTURE

Overall/200

Exam/100

Section A (TV DRAMA)/50

Section B (Audiences & Institutions – Film

Industry)/50

C/W/100

Research + Planning/20

Construction/60

Evaluation/20

SAMPLE AS C/Whttp://1516twbsasmediagroup4.blogspot.co.uk/ The Exiles

http://1516twbsasmediagroup7.blogspot.co.uk/ Subliminal

http://1516twbsasmediagroup8.blogspot.co.uk/ Outsider

EVENTS

AWARD NOMINATION• http://1415twbsasmediagroup

7.blogspot.co.uk/

• Vinnie & Liam – nominated for AS work at prestigious competition

• Joey – won writing competition (£100 and published work)

• http://www.twbs.co.uk/news/media-magazine-awards/

THE OSCARS

• http://www.twbs.co.uk/news/twbs-oscars/

• End of year to celebrate work

EXPECTATIONS

What makes a good teacher?

EXPECTATIONS

What makes a good student?

EXPECTATIONS

1. Respect others2. Get work done on time3. Be ready to have free time to film/edit4. Consider others = A LOT of group work5. Be mature, independent & responsible6. Accept consequence

LENDING AGREEMENT FORMS AND DEPOSIT• Every single student in media studies who will use

equipment MUST:

– Be trained in using equipment – Sign lending agreement form– Put down a deposit

• NON NEGOTIABLE

AS LEVEL

50% CourseworkMake a 2 minute original opening sequence of a film

-Research & Planning (on Blog)-Filming and Editing-Evaluating the process

Practical, enjoyable element using a range of equipment: cameras, Macs, tripods, lighting etc.

You’ll make scripts, storyboards and learn how to put all your work on blog.

AS LEVEL

50% ExamA) TV Drama Clip Analysis-Analysing a 5 minute clip from a television drama series such as ‘Dr. Who’, ‘Merlin’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ etc.

B) Audiences & Institutions-Discussing issues and debates around the film industry including how different films are produced, marketed and distributed.

Academic, informative element exploring a range of research methods and argument development

QUIZ

Sections of course

How many marks?

QUIZ

Topic:

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QUIZTopic:

Section B(Audiences & Institions)

Marks: /50(25%)

Topic: Coursework

2 minute film opening sequence

Marks: /100 (50%)

Topic: Section A

(TV DRAMA)

Marks: /50(25%)

Topic:Research

Marks: /20 (10%)

Topic:Construction

Marks: /60 (10%)

Topic:Evaluation

Marks: /20 (10%)

HOMEWORK (DUE FRI)1. revise structure of course2. Write a short review of 3 of the pieces of c/w you

watched(WWW & EBI)

3. Optional: get binder