GOOD LUCK IN THE G321 EXAM

Hi all,

Mr D & I would like to say good luck in the G321 exam taking place first thing in the morning.

We wish you all well and want you to remember everything we have covered over the past few months.

Read, key words, mind map, structure, write.

See you on Friday

Mrs McD-H

Easter Homework

You are to create TWO case studies on Institutions from the UK Film industry - You are to look at and research TWO films from the companies.
Based on our discussions in lesson on Wednesday.


Please use the information in your revision booklets to assist and guide you.


Also use the information from the past three blog posts as these are guiding you on how to gather information:


Warp Films - British Independent Film Company


British Films Slideshare


The Exam Focus - Section B Slideshow - Lionsgate Films


British Film Institute (BFI) Data & Statistics

Warp Films - British Independent Film Company

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15196509

http://www.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/features/warp-films-essential-releases

http://warpfilms.com/

Example:

https://www.slideshare.net/amelibentley/british-independent-film-company-warp-films

Questions:

1. What films has Warp produced with dates?

2. Choose one film to focus on and discuss: 

• Box office takings UK & USA.
• Opening weekend for both
• Gross for both
• Discuss your findings

3. Media Ownership/ Conglomerates - What are the issues raised by media ownership in contemporary practice? Relate your response to Warp.

4. What is SYNERGY & Cross Media Convergence? Discuss. See last weblink for further details.

5. List and discuss new media technologies in the Film industry
6. How has technology spread with the use of technological convergence?
7. Which BIG Film & TV Industries have targeted British audiences and how?
8. How has your media consumption changed in the past 10 years?
9. List and discuss the differences between TWO British Film Companies.

British Films Slideshare

http://www.slideshare.net/tessiemedia/as-media-section-b-exam-intro

The Exam Focus - Section B Slideshow - Lionsgate Films

http://www.slideshare.net/mickgoogan/05-g322-section-b-production-2014-46228951

British Film Institute (BFI) Data & Statistics

http://www.bfi.org.uk/education-research/film-industry-statistics-research

1. What films have you watched recently? 

Discuss (10 mins)

2. Classify into genres. 

Discuss (10 mins)

3. How/ Where did you watch your film?  TV, DVD, Netflix, Cinema, download, streaming other? 

Discuss (10 mins)

4. On the prepared sheets handed out you are to now write down the films you have watched recently and using the BFI link above you will find out and collect the data requested.

20  mins 

5.You will now look at the target market for each of these films and write up the age, sex and class of the viewer to help you gauge how to describe and analyse films. 

(If not you will complete for homework).

(20 mins)

Homework 8 & 9 - Pyscho/ Casualty analysis sound & sequence analysis

Watch this clip from Psycho (Hitchcock 1960) shower scene,  four times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atjhOhH-V3E

Make notes on shot and audio types.

We are analysing and focusing on cutting/ cross cutting, shot reverse and continuity/ function/ effect of editing.

Homework 8: (30 mins)

Question: How does the function and effect of editing and sound in this Pyscho clip construct the meaning about the relationship between the characters?

Homework 9: (30 mins)

Watch this clip from Casualty,  four times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCwjlOdmvns

Make notes on shot and audio types.


We are analysing and focusing on cutting/ cross cutting, shot reverse and continuity/ function/ effect of editing.

Question: How does the function and effect of editing and sound in this Casualty clip construct the meaning about the relationship between the characters?

Audio - Non Diegetic/ Diegetic

Sound, voice and music are integral to most films and/or film viewing experiences.

Even the earliest silent films were often shown with live musical accompaniment.

Sound enhances the imaginary world, it can provide depth, establish character and environment, introduce a new scene or cue the viewer to important information.

We have organized the page according to the following categories: sound source, sound editing and film music.

https://collegefilmandmediastudies.com/film-sound-and-music/

Homework 6 & 7 Skins/ The A word

Today we analysed our exam revision papers and discussed methods of approach to TV Drama set question and video clips.

We watched: 

Doc Martin episode 1, series 1. (4 mins)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B94FAA-7q1Q&t=218s

Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of regional identity using the following:

15 min essay.

Homework 6: Had to change to this episode guys, still the same area of represntation.

Skins Season 3 Episode 2 Part 1 (first 3.5 mins) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeEad1pYr7E

Discuss the ways in which the above extract constructs the representation of sexuality using the following:

• Camera shots, angles, movement and composition
• Editing
• Sound
• Mis-en-scene.

You will write a 30 minute essay answering the above question.

Homework 7

Watched this video link relating to: 
'The A Word' (about Autism).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcDCdGGOH38

Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of physical ability/ disability using the following:

• Camera shots, angles, movement and composition
• Editing
• Sound
• Mis-en-scene.

G322 EXAM OUTLINE

Section A: TV Drama: 
Video, watch 4 times then write - include theorists - 
read over all notes we have been through.

Section B: Analysis & Representation: 
Read question carefully: Gender, Equality, Age, Sexuality, 
Class & Status, Physical ability/ disability, Regional Identity.

It will be on one of those areas so you will need 4/5 examples for A to compare/ contrast etc include lots using technical terms. 3/4 = B. 2/3 = C. 1/2. 1 = D

Essay Structure

Introduction

Sub-Point 1
Sub-Point 2
Supporting Evidence

                                         

                                          Opposing Point 1

                                          Sub-Point 1

                                          Sub-Point 2

                                          Supporting Evidence 

                                          Analysis of Supporting Evidence

                                                                        Main Point 2

                                                                        and so on until

                                                                                                 Summary 

                                                                                                 Conclusion

The rise of fake news

• Fake news hit the headlines during the American elections, It has been highlighted by new president Donald Trump as a major issue for social media. research the following and create a 'case study'
• This was supposed to be the information age. Instead, we find ourselves in a swamp of disinformation, rumor, innuendo and fake news. To cite a few examples: A false endorsement of Donald Trump by the pope on Facebook went viral misinformation about Trump and Hillary Clinton during the elections seemed to have a big influence how voters saw them and thier values, and ultimelty who they voted for.
• Fake news websites (also referred to as hoax news^[1][2]) deliberately publish hoaxes, propaganda, and disinformation purporting to be real news—often using social media to drive web traffic and amplify their effect.^[3][4][5] Unlike news satire, fake news websites seek to mislead rather than entertain readers, often for financial or political gain

• We all depend on our media environment to give us a roughly accurate view of the world around us. Again and again, the proliferation of new sources has failed in this basic task – leaving people with systematically distorted views of the world, which in turn lead them to make bad decisions

• Bending the truth for political gain is certainly nothing new - it’s propaganda, and the record of its uses stretch back to ancient times. Octavian famously used a campaign of disinformation to aid his victory over Marc Anthony in the final war of the Roman Republic
• 20th century propaganda- Fueled by mass communication, propaganda grew in scale and persuasive power during the turmoil of the 20th centuries in a series of major ideological struggles. In World War One, the British government used propaganda very effectively in motivating the population against Germany, which was frequently depicted as "The Hun". The Nazi party used the growing mass media to build a power base and then consolidate power in Germany during the 1930s, using racial stereotyping to encourage discrimination against Jews. In the ensuing Second World War, the propaganda machine was used relentlessly by all sides across the media spectrum.

• Barack Obama believes “fake news” is a threat to democracy. The outgoing US president said he was worried about the way that “so much active misinformation” can be “packaged very well” and presented as fact on people’s social media feeds.
• A problem with media and Fake news is that problem is that retracting “fake news” on social media is currently poorly supported by the technology. Though posts can be deleted, this is a passive act, less impactful than even the single-paragraph retractions in newspapers. In order to have an impact, it would be necessary not simply to delete posts but to highlight and require users to see and acknowledge items removed as “fake news”.

1) What is Fase news? Is this a new thing?

2)Why is it important that useres of media can believe the information that they come across?

3) What is the issue at the moment? Why is Fake news a problem? Give an example from the Trump election.

4) What can be done to tackle fake news? what would be some other issues in current platforms?

Construction & Meaning - Title Sequences

Today we will look back at three title sequences from last lesson (see previous blog post).

• You will be focusing on Styles of title sequences and creating storyboards of the shot types in relation to regional location.

• You are to examine establishing shots in all three you have chosen.

• Examine signs and signifiers in the 30 second clips and illustrate on your storyboard also with analysis.

• Use your lists to help and guide you - TV drama booklets.

• Classwork:

Timed 30 minute written analysis of one/ two title sequences. How is the setting or theme of the TV drama represented?


Homework:

Timed 30 minute textual analysis of a TV drama sequence of your choice from this weeks TV.

Shot Types

Camera Shots & Techniques (CW&HW)

Today we are researching camera shots and techniques, extending on from your homework and last lesson.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/video/tips-and-solutions/filmmaking-101-camera-shot-types

https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/12-most-popular-camera-shots-actors-should-know/

Today you will find out what the following are and how/why they are used:
You must show an example and explain/ show its use.

1. Camera movement
2. Pan
3.Track
4. Tilt
5. Dolly Crane
6. Stedicam/ Handheld
7. Zoom/ Reverse Zoom


We will complete a chart / worksheet  to analyse the opening sequence shots and camera movement on the following extracts:

1. Sherlock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNftqmNPOtA

2. Life on Mars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIMP6-KBSCs 

3. New Tricks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiEJWbik43k

4. Luther
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_Qg1pQSOa0

5. Coronation Street - (original to now - use any)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQDiaAmRA-o

6. Waterloo Road (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBmjRSrJwZU

Homework - 3 x Codes & Conventions sheets

Good work today everyone - good discussions and observations based on the 4 clips we discussed.

Chewing Gum

BroadChurch

Happy Valley 

The A Word

Your sheets handed out; that we discussed showing genre styles and shows will assist you.

You must complete codes & conventions three sheets based on three (UK) TV Dramas.
Watch you 2-3 min clips about 6 times so you actually catch all of the information.

Good luck.

These are to be handed in on Tuesday next week in lesson.

G322 - TV Drama Clips

The following clips are here to allow you to view and analyse the first 2 - 3 minutes of various shows.

https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLFB92252769CEE92F

G322 - Exam Paper & Mark scheme - example

• http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/320112-mark-scheme-unit-g322-key-media-concepts-tv-drama-june.pdf

• http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/319358-question-paper-unit-g322-01-key-media-concepts-tv-drama.pdf

G322 - Key Media Comncepts (TV Drama)

Create an illustrated History of British TV Drama with annotation.

You can create a powerpoint (8 slides) or

Word Document or

Poster (See examples on table)

To be printed out and handed to me in Friday Lesson.

Name, date to be included.

Evaluation - methods of production to be posted now

Hi all, 

I know you are all busy, busy, busy working on your evaluation productions.

I need to actually see these on your posts now.

Some of you have completed one or two already - 

please post with an explanation of your methods and why.

We have been over all your methods and your deadline is everything to be completed over Feb Half term

ALL EVALUATION PRODUCTION POSTS relating to your music magazine must be professional and discussion must be of a high standard.

YOU are ALL excellent students and Mr D & I are looking forward to watching/ listening/reading your evaluations. 

GreenScreen Tutorials

Watch these links guys to give you some more information on green screen methods.

It will give you more information (on chroma key) after our demonstration in class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3PZO_lCBkw

If you want to clone yourself and interact with each other here is how to do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G8HmLtCpP8

Sony Vegas easy effects - compositing/ masking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIg6anoLm4o

Liverpool John Moores University Insight Days

WED 1st March  10am - 12.15pm

https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/visit-us/subject-specific-events/media-production-insight-day

FRIDAY 17th FEB


https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/visit-us/subject-specific-events/creative-writing-insight-day


WED 1st MARCH  1pm - 3.30pm

https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/visit-us/subject-specific-events/film-studies-insight-day

https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/visit-us/subject-specific-events/multimedia-computing-insight-day



help with creative evaluation

go to shared drive
then subjects
then
media and film
then AS16-17Collegemag photo and evaluation
and open power point called
' creative evaluatuion 2'


steps to be done.......
1) make sure you know what you are saying for each question
record pieces to camera in green screen
( we can use the video or just the audio)
have them in computer ready for Fridays lesson we will be looking at sony vegas.
if you are doing a haribo then record a women's or child's voice


think about what formats you want to use with each question.
good luck

BBC Visit - Blog post evaluation & photos

BBC Studios Salford Visit 

Blog post evaluation & include photos & videos.

Discuss the day and what you have learnt.

Has it made media clearer to you seeing the radio & TV studios and the whole set up?

The behind the scenes tour of studios and sets, the amount of people involved and the different roles people play.

Discuss and back up with your photographs please.

This is homework and must be completed 

before Friday 3rd Feb 

 

Response to the evaluation questions

• This is very important as it shows the development of the text, reasoning behind how it is put together, a knowledge and understanding of your Target Audience (TA), how images denote certain representations of social groups and how it fits into the wider context of the magazine industry.

• We  looked at points to cover for each question last lesson- you need to ensure that you are covering these points ready to start some animation etc this week:

• What values do the producer have that echo your own?
• What did you learn? have skills improved?
• In what ways is your final magazine better in terms of code and conventions than the prelim task  on college magazine?
• Break down the TA more and look at tribes.
• Bring in  some theorists to explain how the text meet gratifications and needs of the TA
• Make sure that you look at representation including signs and signifiers for age, race, sex and nationality. 
• Talk specifically about the images you have used and how those characters are representative of a social group.

Spot your muisc magazine.....Quiz

Can you spot your magazines?

If so how do they fit in or vary from magazines on shelves?Compare & contrast to help with codes & conventions.

BBC Studio Tour Details - Tues 31st Jan 2017

BBC studios Tour 

on TUESDAY 31st January 

go to registration as normal.

Meet outside the Chapel doors at 9.15am promptly.

Mr Dougan & I will meet you there.

You MUST hand in your medical forms to us before the trip otherwise you will not be allowed to attend.

You will need:

Notepad

Pen

Camera/ mobile phone.

Money for lunch/ Packed lunch

Seven Final Evaluation Questions - January 13th

SEVEN EVALUATION QUESTIONS:　UNIT G321

In all cases, candidates should be encouraged to see the evaluation as a creative task and the potential of the format chosen should be exploited through the use of images, audio, video and links to online resources.

Marks should be supported by teacher comments and may be supported by other forms such as audio or video presentations.

• In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

• How does your media product represent particular social groups?

• What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

• Who would be the audience for your media product?

• How did you attract/address your audience?

• What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

• Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

UNIT G321 is marked and internally standardised by the centre and marks are submitted to OCR by a specified date, a sample is then selected for external moderation.
The unit is marked out of a total of 100 marks:
20 marks for the presentation of the planning and research;
60 marks for the construction;
20 marks for the evaluation.