GCSE Media Studies: Music Industry Practical Production

We are learning to:Refine our desktop publishing skills.Produce a piece of realised production, using information from our analysis to help us.Evaluate our production work to justify design choices and audience appeal.

Success CriteriaLevel 6I use independent and effective evidence of research and planning. My work shows flair and creativity. I use appropriate forms and conventions for my work. I present my material skilfully. I understand audiences are identified and how production is tailored to their needs and expectations. Level 5I produce successful research and planning. My work is fit for purpose and uses many appropriate forms and conventions. I present my work effectively. I identify my audience and show how this information has shaped my ideas.

Level 4I produce appropriate research and planning. My ideas are apt and mostly employ appropriate forms and conventions. I present my material well. I am able to identify and target specific audiences. I show how this has informed my plans and ideas.

Starter

Complete and print off your analysis from last week …

BRIEF FOR THE COURSEWORK:

Your band/artiste are currently recording their debut album.

Your role is to produce the promotional poster.

Band Fact file: What do you need to consider?

• Genre: what kind of music is it?

• Who is in the band/Who is the artiste? Names, ages, personalities?

• Who are your intended audience? – Create an audience profile.

• How should the band be represented to them?– Image (positive or negative).

• What codes and conventions you could use to make sure that your design appeals to your audience? Try some out and record them on your sheets.– Colour, font, image, title, layout.

You have 30 minutes

Feedback

• Whose is the band that rocks?

• Whose is the singer that wails?

• Whose is the artist with the ‘pop factor’?

• Which group would sell to the girlie groupies?

Construct your Promotional Poster

What do you need to include:The band’s nameThe venue for the gigAn original imageThe date for the toursAny supporting acts

Remember to consider how the following choices will appeal to your target audience …•font•image•colour•album title

You have 30 minutes

Now … EVALUATE:How is the artiste and their music represented? Comment on …

•font•image•colour•album title

Who is the target audience of this album cover? Comment on …

•age•gender•life style•Values

No need for an essay, just some detailed annotations will do …

Success CriteriaLevel 6I use independent and effective evidence of research and planning. My work shows flair and creativity. I use appropriate forms and conventions for my work. I present my material skilfully. I understand audiences are identified and how production is tailored to their needs and expectations. Level 5I produce successful research and planning. My work is fit for purpose and uses many appropriate forms and conventions. I present my work effectively. I identify my audience and show how this information has shaped my ideas.

Level 4I produce appropriate research and planning. My ideas are apt and mostly employ appropriate forms and conventions. I present my material well. I am able to identify and target specific audiences. I show how this has informed my plans and ideas.