Computation as a Medium LCC 2700: Intro to Computational Media.
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Media Studies AS Welcome & overview
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Introduction to AS Media
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Media Studies
AS Welcome & overview
Media Studies
WelcomeWelcome
About us
Who am I? Who are you? Tell the person on your left something
about yourself
Who am I? Who are you? Tell the person on your left something
about yourself
Media Studies
What is it all about?
Communication in the modern world Information
Factual Non factual
Emotions
What is it all about?
Communication in the modern world Information
Factual Non factual
Emotions
Communication
Printed word Books Magazines Newspapers Online Advertising TXT
Printed word Books Magazines Newspapers Online Advertising TXT
Communication
Sound Music Phones Soundtrack to video image
Sound Music Phones Soundtrack to video image
Communication
Images still Photographs Drawings Moving images TV Cinema DVD Online YouTube
Images still Photographs Drawings Moving images TV Cinema DVD Online YouTube
Focus
You are digital citizensThink about your lives - identify digital
elements
You are digital citizensThink about your lives - identify digital
elements
Task
Complete the student profile form You have 5 minutes
Complete the student profile form You have 5 minutes
Media Studies AS
Course content
Course overview
9 lessons per fortnight 3 lessons KLD 6 lessons Mr Sheppard
Assessment 50% practical portfolio 50% exam
9 lessons per fortnight 3 lessons KLD 6 lessons Mr Sheppard
Assessment 50% practical portfolio 50% exam
Foundation portfolio
At Netherhall we take the moving image options
We simply cannot do everything Therefore we make videos for the
practical portfolio
At Netherhall we take the moving image options
We simply cannot do everything Therefore we make videos for the
practical portfolio
Foundation Portfolio
Marked /100 90 A* 80 A 70 B 60 C 50 D 40 E
Marked /100 90 A* 80 A 70 B 60 C 50 D 40 E
Foundation Portfolio
2 parts Preliminary task Main task
Work in groups of up to 3 Work assessed via blog netherhallmedia.com
2 parts Preliminary task Main task
Work in groups of up to 3 Work assessed via blog netherhallmedia.com
Foundation Portfolio
Preliminary taskPreliminary task A short video in which
Someone enters a room Has a conversation with another character Aim is to demonstrate basic technical skills
Worth 15 marks/100 No grading - simple pass or fail
Preliminary taskPreliminary task A short video in which
Someone enters a room Has a conversation with another character Aim is to demonstrate basic technical skills
Worth 15 marks/100 No grading - simple pass or fail
Foundation Portfolio
Main taskMain taskA 2 minute opening sequence of a movie, to
include Evidence of planning Technical skills Creative skills Titling Soundtrack Evaluation Fully graded
Main taskMain taskA 2 minute opening sequence of a movie, to
include Evidence of planning Technical skills Creative skills Titling Soundtrack Evaluation Fully graded
Exam - Key Media Concepts
TV Drama
You view an extract of a TV drama under exam conditions 4 times
You analyse the extract for Technical content The way in which it creates the
understanding in the audience Represents 50% of exam mark
You view an extract of a TV drama under exam conditions 4 times
You analyse the extract for Technical content The way in which it creates the
understanding in the audience Represents 50% of exam mark
One compulsory essay question covering The role of media in society Impact of new media technologies today
and in the future Relationship between audience, the
media product and the consumer Uses Newspapers as a case study model 50% of exam marks
One compulsory essay question covering The role of media in society Impact of new media technologies today
and in the future Relationship between audience, the
media product and the consumer Uses Newspapers as a case study model 50% of exam marks
Exam - Key Media Concepts
Institutions and Audiences
Handbook
We Provide the handbook Require you to get a file
Keep your papers in it Keep it up to date Bring it to all lessons
We need to see your notes regularly
We Provide the handbook Require you to get a file
Keep your papers in it Keep it up to date Bring it to all lessons
We need to see your notes regularly
Textbook
We do not supply a textbook There are copies You can buy your own
We do not supply a textbook There are copies You can buy your own
Media Equipment
We have Digital cameras Video cameras Tripods Sound equipment USB keyboards
We have Digital cameras Video cameras Tripods Sound equipment USB keyboards
Media EquipmentTerms and Condition
Equipment can be pre-booked You are responsible for loss and damage All equipment MUST be returned at the
agreed time Access to equipment can be withdrawn You can use your own equipment, but no
guarantees that it is compatible with school ICT
Equipment can be pre-booked You are responsible for loss and damage All equipment MUST be returned at the
agreed time Access to equipment can be withdrawn You can use your own equipment, but no
guarantees that it is compatible with school ICT
iPads
We have iPads for use in class If you have or can get your own
iPad, well done, it might help you BUT IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL
We have iPads for use in class If you have or can get your own
iPad, well done, it might help you BUT IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL
Deadlines
Set clear deadlinesPenalties for non delivery Will not be marked U grade awarded Letter will go homeDeliver on time Written and verbal feedback How to improve Grades
Set clear deadlinesPenalties for non delivery Will not be marked U grade awarded Letter will go homeDeliver on time Written and verbal feedback How to improve Grades
Course overview
Media File/workbook/handbook
Always bring it Review it Use it
Always bring it Review it Use it
Taking notes
Date Aim/title Content
Notes Text Drawings Mind maps
Action points
Date Aim/title Content
Notes Text Drawings Mind maps
Action points
Media Files- homework
Read the content carefully Do you understand it? Is it OK?
Read the content carefully Do you understand it? Is it OK?
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