Learning outcome A: Output - Media products

Activity 1

Research the following information:



Identify the logo above:

Name any films by the above

Where are these films shown:

Research and explain whether you think the above is a mainstream film (product)

Explain the benefits of a mainstream product

Explain the drawbacks to mainstream product

Activity 2



Name the film above

Research and explain why the film above is independent

Find your own example of an independent film (product)

Explain the advantages of an independent product

Explain the disadvantages of an independent product


Activity 3

Watch the You Tube video https://youtu.be/9_MSMPhGu1c and answer the following questions:

What audience do you think this film is aimed at?

Research and explain the conventions of a niche film (product)

Explain the pros of a niche product

Explains the cons of a nice product

Revision Videos

Unit 8 - Learning outcome C - Methods of Recruitment - Part 2

Activity 1

Starter Quiz

1. State 3 ways in which you can apply for jobs

2. Explain the purpose of a Showreel

3. State 3 advantages for applying for jobs online

4. State 3 disadvantages for applying for jobs online


Activity 2 - Research on the internet - (Word of Mouth - Networking)

• Explain what word of mouth (networking) is regarding applying for jobs

• Explain the benefits of word of mouth (networking) (3-4 points)

• Explain the drawbacks of word of mouth (networking) (3-4 points)

Activity 3 - Research on the internet (Personal and Professional Contacts)

• Why would people need to have personal and professional contacts in order to get jobs?

• Explain the pros for personal and professional contacts (3-4 points)

• Explain the cons personal and professional contacts (3-4 points)

Activity 4 - Research on the internet - (Internal Promotions)

• Define what internal promotion is

• State a job that might have internal promotion

• Research the benefits of internal promotion (3-4 points)

• Research the drawbacks of internal promotion (3-4 points)

Unit 8 1st Exam Answers - Use this as part of revision

Please use the powerpoint as part of your revision.

Create either revision cards or mind maps for these answers

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14iFiAcSl5a6ZxA0r_WgY2AfMIyY8jWg8eAkohIKij5Q/edit?usp=sharing

Unit 8 - 2nd Test Answers - Use this as part of your revision

Please see the powerpoint below and create a mind map with the answers on.

Use this as a revision guide

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EE7usTtbS2zO8bnsM7UZfmaXap2Sx14PnPQJ-Sy2f_w/edit?usp=sharing

Unit 8 - Learning Outcome C - Methods of Showcasing work

Activity 1

Write down the different methods used to showcase work to potential employers




Activity 2

Research what a CV is

Explain the benefits of a CV

Explain the drawbacks to a CV

State a media job role where you would need to create a CV for


Activity 3

Research what a portfolio is

State a media job role where you would need a portfolio

Explain the advantages of a portfolio

Explain the disadvantages of a portfolio

Activity 4

Research what a showreel is

State a media job role where you would need a showreel

Explain the pros of a showreel

Explain the cons of a showreel

Unit 8 - 3rd Exam Test answers - Use this as part of your revision

Please see exam test answers.

Create a mind map with the answers.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QFXzvBrMqXMpDTR3MKGUpmfYITeoEirE4k8yUlghugo/edit?usp=sharing

Unit 8 - Learning Oucome C - Methods of recruitment part 1

Activity 1

Read the following job post in The Guardian newspaper and answer the following questions


Camera Operator
UK - England & Wales
Crew
No pay
Job Details Employer: Login to view     
Apply to: James      
Type: Crew
Location: Londond & Hay-on-Wye
Duration: 10 days, starts 26/05/16 - 05/06/16
Salary: Expenses
Paid: This is a unpaid job - learn more

  Aspiring film makers needed for world class festival!The Institute of Art and Ideas is looking for aspiring film makers / videographers to join our team in filming the largest philosophy and music festival in the world. While working alongside seasoned professionals, successful candidates will be shooting live debates, talks, concerts, and parties - producing over 200 hours of broadcast footage, which will serve as an impressive addition to show reels and portfolios. As part of this experience, you will also be involved with DIT work, lighting, venue set up and audio maintenance. There may be further opportunities to edit material for web and television distribution, photography for PR and filming general view footage of the festival itself - contributing towards the HowTheLightGetsIn Festival Highlights Trailer (2016).The HowTheLightGetsIn Festival is now in its 8th year, attracting the world’s leading thinkers, writers, performers and decision-makers. HowTheLightGetsIn takes place from 26th May to 5th June 2016. This is a challenging and varied opportunity that will really open doors for a graduate who is keen to start a career in film and media. All applicants should have an excellent educational background, and a keen interest in and knowledge of filming and digital technology. You will also need to demonstrate that you are able to work and excel in fast paced environments. If you think you have what it takes, please send your CV and Cover Letter (max 300 words) and show reel / portfolio stating ‘Festival Film and Production Volunteer' in the subject line. Deadline for all applications 20th December 2015. < img src='http://www.mandy.com/jpost/NjYyODQ0LzAvMjAxNTEyMDcvMjEyLjIxOS40Ny41MA==' />

1) State the salary

2)What is the duration of the job?

3) Explain the role

4) Explain the benefits and drawbacks to applying for a job in a national newspaper.


Activity 2

Go to the following link http://www.mandy.com/job/662982/newsreader-broadcast-journalist-bbc-radio-gloucestershire/

Answer the following questions

1) Explain the role

2) what is the salary

3) state the length of the role

4) research the length of the role


Activity 3

Go to the following link http://www.mandy.com/job/663551/freelance-scriptwriters-needed-policy-politics-animations/

1) Explain the role

2) what is the salary

3) state the length of the role

4) research the length of the role

5) Explain the benefits/drawbacks to the length of the role


Activity 4

1)State where the above media jobs have been posted.

2) Reseach the benefits apply for jobs online

3) Research the drawbacks for applying for jobs online.

Activity 5

Can you list different ways that people can apply for jobs and state the benefits and drawbacks to each.

Unit 8 - Working to a brief (Outcome B)

Activity 1

What the you tube video (https://youtu.be/-_FGvphxAvU)

• write down 5 points about working with a client

Activity 2

Read the following brief and answer the following questions:

We at UK Film Council are making available £50,000 for 10 young UK filmmakers to produce and direct a short film that is no longer than 1hr. We welcome a wide range of genres including, music videos, films, documentaries and animation.  We would like the subject of the film to relate to the following theme of people and places. The deadline for the proposal is 15th January 2016.  If you have any questions about the submission process please contact.

1) What is the reward for this brief?

2) Explain any constraints in this brief?

3) What other information would you need from the client in order to complete this?


Activity

Watch the You Tube video https://youtu.be/BKorP55Aqvg and answer the following questions

Explain


Activity 3

Explain the benefits of working to a brief

Explain the drawbacks of working to a brief


Activity 4

Watch the You Tube video (https://youtu.be/EwouPuiGsBs) and answer the question

Explain the four tips for dealing with a difficult

Unit 1 exam practice

Hi everyone! We are approaching the last few weeks of term before we break up for Crimbo and as you will remember our exams are in January! So, we need to familiarise ourselves with the other parts of the exam paper and really concentrate on getting the next bit right. Remember we all want to pass these exams n the first attempt, that way we can move forwrad with the practical units.

Please look at the post below and answer the questions this afternoon and / or finish for homework for me so I can look at them on Friday. It is really important that this is done so make sure you complete it!

Thanks
Brian

click on the link below...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxHTWDluwmOYU2Y4ck9vc0Myd0U/view?usp=sharing

Music Video 25th November

Watch the 'how to' guide above and then the music video. Remember that the guy who made this video is older that you and has no doubt more experience but look at what can be achieved!

1. Take some notes and post them on your blog relating to the techniques used

2. Think about what kind of techniques and planning you can do to enhance your production.

Now watch the final video and think about how you can apply these top 10 tips to your own piece.

Finally today, we want you to get the creative down and start to think about how the lyrics in your song will impact on cinematography and mise-en-scene. Create a new post on blogger and explain (in a page how your music video is going to attract audiences with a variety of techniques. 

Unit 8 - Collaborative Working Practices

Activity 1

You are working on production with 12 other people for the set of the game of thrones.

Watch the You tube clip and https://youtu.be/G-yYULj7NAU state the different job roles you think would be involved in this production and research them.



Why do you think it is important that each job role works together?



Explain what you think the benefits are working in a group



Explain the advantages/disadvantages of working in a group.



Activity 2


Watch the You Tube clip https://youtu.be/uzeaOrNExzY and answer the following questions on working as a freelance Graphic Designer.

Write down 5 points from this You Tube video



Explain whether a Graphic designer works in a team or independently.



Explain the pros for working independently


Explain the cons for working independently

Unit 8 - Learning Outcome B - Ethics

Activity 1

What do we mean by ethics?

Activity 2

Watch the You Tube video  https://youtu.be/vAuv0HujFbcand answer following questions:

1. Define what ethics is
2. What is the use of ethics?

Activity 3

Read the article http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2169652/Geordie-Shore-star-blamed-sickening-craze-young-men-Tweet-pictures-sleeping-partners-night-stands.html.

And answer the following questions:

Should TV and film be more Ethnical ?

Can TV be blamed for the slipping of ethics in our society?

Activity 4

Watch the clip (big brother jade gooding) (https://youtu.be/bVoM_AUoNGA ) and answer the following question. What is happening is in this clip and what ethincal issues might it raise?

Discuss this with the rest of the group

Activity 5

Create a blog for Ethics and TV using the headings below

SHOULD BE SHOWN/ SHOULDN'T BE SHOWN ON TV IN FILMS.

In pairs read the cards given and have a discussion on each topic and write your discussions in the blog:

Bullying

Real/Life Crime

Execution

Euthanasia

Sexual Activity

Abortion

Relgious Service

Opinions of racists/homophobics

Unit 8 - Learning outcome B - Privacy

Quiz

Name a public media company?

Who regulates Adverts?

Explain Vertical integration

Explain whether Disney is vertical or hozitonal intergration

Define copyright



TASK 1

What is privacy?


TASK 2

Watch the following You Tube  https://youtu.be/dIqsmNX9lpo?t=47s
 https://youtu.be/U_pzHXfn8dE and answer the following questions:

1) Explain what the Ashley Madison Website is

2) What as the name of the team that hacked Ashley Madison Website?


3) Explain what the hack team threatened Ashley Madison they were going to do if they Ashley Madison website was not taken down?

4) Explain what data was exposed? and why might this be damaging?

5) What did Ashley Madison lie about on the website?

6) Explain what the public are now trying to do to the people who's names have been exposed on the website.

7) What damage could be considered due to this information being exposed?



TASK 3

How might people's privacy be invaded from the Hack?

If there is a person of power who's name is exposed on Ashley Madison's website what could this do to their reputation? (Defamation)

Unit 8 -Learning outcome B- Copyright

TASK 1

Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/copyrightaware/what-is

Read the following article and summarise the information in 5 points



TASK 2 - Video Copy right
Watch the You Tube video https://youtu.be/Cp1Jn4Q0j6E and answer the following questions:

Pick out 4 key points to discuss about copy right


TASK 3

http://www.prsformusic.com/pages/rights.aspx

Read the article and summarise:

1. Mechanical Copyright Protection services

2. Performing Rights Society


State the differences between each of them.




TASK 4

Explain what you think the benefits of copyright are




Explain what you think the drawbacks are copyright   

Unit 8 - Learning outcome B - Unlawful Practice - Illegal downloading

TASK 1

Watch the You Tube https://youtu.be/jn5fVRzpKYE and answer the following questions

Explain what piracy is

TASK 2

Watch the You Tube Video Why There's No Stopping Illegal Downloading  https://youtu.be/SbfL9hVVhK0 and answer the following questions:

1. Name the most popular site to illegally download music, videos, files and documents

2. Did banning Pirate Bay stop people downloading illegally? explain your answer

3..Do you agree with downloading illegally explain

4. Why might downloading have an impact on the industry 


TASK 3 -

Watch the you tube video  https://youtu.be/u5y-mF_r5Sg

Explain the message of this advert.

Why might there need to be anti-piracy adverts?


TASK 4

Watch this you tube video and answer the following questions https://youtu.be/g1oES8co9FI 

Why did Game of Thrones like piracy?

Why do Netflix use piracy?

Why is piracy used to help media companies like Netflix?

What does the lead singer Nine Inch nails ask his fans to do, and explain why he does this.

Unit 8 - Learning outcome B - Regulation

Aims

To Introduce Media Regulation

Objectives

Explain the purpose of Ofcom, BBFC and Advertising Standards Authority
Explain the purpose of media regulation


Starter – Quiz

https://youtu.be/M2dhD9zR6hk

Task 1 - Reflection

On a post it note write down what areas you need to improve for the exam put this at the front of your file.

Task 2

Watch You Tube video XBOX banned advert.(http://youtube.be/JMAToK0OG0w) and answer the following questions on your post it notes provided 

Why would you think this advert was banned?  

Do you think adverts should be regulated?

Are there any adverts you find offensive at the moment?

http://www.itv.com/news/2015-02-20/with-almost-12-000-complaints-between-them-here-are-last-years-most-offensive-adverts/

Task 3

In pairs using the mini white board summarise the information in 5 points.

for your answers:

• read the handout you are given
• summarise the information
• present to the rest of the group no longer than 2 mins

Group 1 – Ofcom

Group 2 – BBFC

Group 3 – Advertising Standards Authority

Group 4 – Broadcasting Act

Group 5 –Banned Advert
                
            Summarise the advert
            Explain why you think the advert was banned
            Do you agree with the decision to ban the advert - if yes why, if no - why not?

 

Task 4 - Write down something you have learnt today.

Wednesday 14th period 6 & 7

Hi everyone, I am out of college today and you have work set for you.

Please follow this plan below:


1. On your blog create a new post: 'Media sectors and audience'

then...

2. Complete yellow booklet  (20 -30 mins)

now...

3. Analyse the video clips below and complete the following questions on your blog:

• What are the denotations and connotations in all of these clips?
• How is sound used in all of these clips (diegetic and non-diegetic) to create meaning?
• Pick one video and describe how the Mise-en-scene helps to tell the narrative (story)

Remember, Mise-en-scene is: Setting, props, costume, expression, lighting.

Finally, pick one video and describe its target audience. Think about Age, Gender, Ethnicity (if applicable) and how the audience is positioned (remember how they are made to feel).

Then, and only then should you post to your blog!

 

 

 

Welcome!

Hi everyone, welcome to our level 2 blog site!

Here we will post work set we (teachers) and you will submit work. Then...we will mark it and you will see the feedback.


Enjoy!

Brian and Jen

Studio Production

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1MQhHybkmo

Level 2 - Unit 20 Factual Production Evaluation

Create a new blog post labelled Unit 20 Factual Production Evaluation

Definition of evaluation:

Definition:   An evaluation is where we look at the work that we have done and think about the good and bad points, the positives and negatives and how we might work differently in the future.

Use the following headings

Compared with original intention

• How does your actual factual production compare to your original ideas?

Technical qualities

• What did you do and use to make your factual program strong, e.g. shots, lighting, music, text,

Aesthetic qualities

• What did you do and use to create the overall look in your factual program?

Pre-production process

• What did you do in order to plan for your factual production?

Production Process

• Did you work in a team? What was your role? Did you have production meetings to help with time management?

• Did the way you put your factual program together, i.e. style your advert, create the right overall look?

• Did the way you edit your factual program create the right overall look?

Post-Production

• Did the way you edit your factual program create the right overall look?

Self evaluation

• What was your strengths and weaknesses of your factual production?
• What was your target audience?

Comments from others

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Brian's Starter activity - News

Starter Activity:

Jot down some different types of news you would expect to find and in what format?

e.g. Twitter - Social Media feed

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Unit 20 linking outcome 1 and outcome 2

Activity 1.

Look at this opening news programme (Good Morning Britain) we will watch it as a group and analyse it. You will then watch it a second time on your own up to 3.30min to help with your notes.

Take notes on:

Mise-en-scene what are the components of this?








Cinematography








Notes on presenters







Use of location footage







Language used









Use of sound







Second activity:

Based on the analysis evidenced in pairs (determined by the teacher) who is the target audience for the TV News programme?

Jordan & Olivia
Kane & Ian
Alex and Charlie
Kieran & Matt
Jonathan & Emma
Lucy & Callum

Pairs will feedback to group.

News Audiences - use 'thinking time' and then feed back to the group with some findings (Maths skills)

Task 3 Newsround, BBC News, Channel 4 news, 60 seconds

In groups of 4  look at one of the following (chosen by your teacher) and determine the Target audience of the TV News broadcast based on analysis factors. You do not need to type anything at this point.

Unit 20 Factual Production - Generate Ideas for your factual production

Activity 1 - Doodle - Agree the programme - 

Vote for your Factual Production Project

You need to decide as a group what you are going to create.

Go to your emails and vote for the following ideas.

http://doodle.com/2kqsbkbbrni42q9x (email this link to the group) 

Activity 2  - Decide on your content - Production meeting (15-20 mins) 

1) In your groups carry out some research around the content of the programme .

2) Based on your research decide 2-3 ideas which you think would be suitable to be included in the programme we are making. 

3) Be prepared to pitch your ideas to the group.

Activity 3 -Decide which topics  Flip chart, Group 1, group 2, group 3, group 4 

Activity 4 - As a group breakdown the style and format of a given programme into the following categories 

1. Opening sounds and images

2) Introduction/presenter/ voiceover

3) Delivery and content (including guests, experts, interviews) 

4) Rounding/closing the programme