Assignment 18: Group Presentation

Assignment 18: Group Presentation (ABSOLUTE LAST FINAL DRAFT)

Set: before xmas holidaysDue: Wed Jan 11

LAST PRESENTATION FOR AS MEDIA RESEARCH AND PLANNING. GRADE TO BE ISSUED END OF WEEK OR NEXT WEEK.

REMEMBER TO INCLUDE THE DRAFT IMPROVEMENT PAGES TO SHOW HOW YOU IMPROVED THE DRAFTS (post below)

You need to colour code the slides and label with name in corner. If you all contributed – make that clear.Remember to consider the research and planning marks and construction marks.

As always, the majority of this presentation should be annotated VISUALS (pictures and diagrams) and NOT a lot of writing, remember the recommended PEE/E structure.

GENRE CHOICE:       HORROR            THRILLER            DRAMA            FILM NOIR

(do not collaborate with comedy or action)

Good subgenres/collaborated genres: pyschological, suspense, sci-fi, romance

Structure your powerpoint in this format:

PART A

-Include a title page

-Assignment name and group members, colour code key

-Genre you are doing. (remember you can do subgenres)

PART B

-slide for each person that contains:

-their 3 initial individual ideas           

-WWW & EBI of those 3 ideas

-which one is their strongest idea and why?

-which idea has your group taken forward and why? -how are you going to change or develop it from it's initial state

PART C

-why you have chosen this genre (if subgenre then discuss both genres)

-a little bit of information about your genre(s) with examples

-conventions of this/these genre with examples

PART D

-What are some films that you watched and got inspired by? (can take some from genre partner project) (these films should relate to your chosen genre)

-what specifically was inspirational to you? (use print screens for this)

PART E

-What is your chosen theme for your opening sequence?  (example = addiction, conflict, obsession, etc.)

-show a brainstorm of ideas for your opening sequence (you need to show at least 3 different ideas with brainstorms)

-identify the main idea you have chosen and explain why this is the best one

PART F

-complete in depth research of the topic and/or theme that you have chosen to do, this research should be presented in a clear yet informative way. It should show you have knowledge and insight into this topic.  (example you can’t make an opening sequence about eating disorders without knowing and understanding the disorder)

-research can include written text, photographs, video interviews, etc Try to explore different platforms

PART G

-what are the conventions of your genre (if subgenre then must do both) – put in a clear chart

-what conventions are you USING? Provide evidence: how are you going to do this?

-what conventions are you DEVELOPING? Provide evidence: how are you going to do this?

-what conventions are you CHALLENGING? Provide evidence: how are you going to do this?

PART H
-Who are the actors and characters (try not to have more than 3 characters because it is unreliable) 1-2 is best
-what do the characters represent? (think of stereotypes)  consider how mise-en-scene (costume/prop/make-up/body language/gesture etc) represent those characters

PART I

-locations and settings: you should have a variety of REAL pictures of these to show you have planned this. Try to get a range of angles of these locations

PART J

-How are you going to create enigma in your opening sequence? (in other words: what are you going to do at the end of your opening sequence for the audience to make them want to watch the rest of the film?  (consider genre and it's purpose: example: thriller = create tension and climax at the end, drama = introduce a character and provide an introduction to story)

PART K

-In 5 brief bullet points, what will happen in the whole film (on 1 or 2 ideas)

-In 5 brief bullet points, what will happen in the opening sequence (on 1 or 2 ideas)
(remember an opening sequence is an introduction, don't give away too much and you should create enigma)

PART L
-complete a full storyboard for your opening sequence (remember EVERY SHOT)

(remember all the filming techniques – 180 rule, camera shots, movement, angles, composition, editing techniques, pace etc.)

-when storyboard complete, complete a full shotlist for your opening sequence (remember EVERY SHOT and use chart for this)

PART M
-complete a full script for your opening sequence using the correct format

PART N

-How are you applying the theories of TORODOV? If you are no then you must explain why and why you are not applying his theory.

PART O

-How are you applying the theories of PROP? If you are no then you must explain why and why you are not applying his theory.

PART P

-How are you applying the theories of STRAUSS? If you are no then you must explain why and why you are not applying his theory.

PART Q

-who is your target audience? (age, gender, hobbies, interests, lifestyle, location, social class etc)

-get feedback from your target audience about your ideas and show the results

-complete questionnaires from your target audience about your ideas or details of your ideas

-could take photographs of these interviews to document the process

-could complete video interviews with your target audience instead of written component - could even use this in documentary

-how are you going to make an documentary which is interesting to your target audience? (through FORM and CONVENTIONS)

PART R

-what film distribution company would you use and why

PART S

-What would your film be rated and how are you meeting the BBFC standards?

PART T

-describe with evidence, the style of titling and credits – THESE NEED TO BE IN YOUR STORYBOARD!

PART U
-music and sounds: remember it is either from copyright free source or made yourself in Garageband)
PART V

-consideration of evaluation questions (that you can answer)

Logging your improvements between drafts

Use this to show how you improved between drafts. It points out your weaknesses and what you did to improve them. Really good for drafting point in research and planning mark scheme.

ADDITION TO PRESENTATION (draft 3 or above)

Make a short powerpoint which identifies how you improved each draft. BE SPECIFIC.

Complete this in each draft!

DRAFT 1

DRAFT 2

DRAFT 3

-you should discuss how you improved most of the points from the instructions

Example

TITLE: CONVENTIONS

DRAF T 1	DRAFT 2	DRAFT 3
-incorrect understanding of conventions
-need to have a wider variety of conventions	-we added more correct conventions such as….

Script & Storyboard & Shotlist template

You now need to add a script, storyboard and shotlist to your draft 2 of your group presentation. YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL WITH SCRIPT. You need to use 11 size font and courier or courier new style of font.

Here are the templates:

Script:

STORYBOARD

-for storyboard you need to write:
   -number of shot in top left corner of box
   -type of shot
   -length of shot
   -type of transition
   -identify sounds in shots
   -include style of font  in storyboard

Assessment of each assignment for blog template

Use the following template for each assignment. You can simply copy and paste this as a post above each assignment on your blog.

ASSESMENT OF ASSIGNMENT ___: _________________
Self Assessment:	In this assignment, I think WWW was…. - - - In this assignment, it would have been EBI I…. - - -
Record of Grade:	In this assignment I would have graded myself with a grade ___ because…. I received a grade ___.
Targets to improve:	To improve on this assignment I need to….
Teacher Assessment:	If applicable then this is to include a copy of the teacher assessment (JPEG image) as a post. If not, write N/A.
Peer Assessment:	If applicable then this is to include a copy of the teacher assessment (JPEG image) as a post. If not, write N/A.
Any additional drafts:	If you did another draft, make sure you post it above the draft 1

This is also stored on W drive.

BLOG CHECKLIST (updated)

AS DIPLOMA BLOG CHECKLIST                                                                                                                                              Dec 2/11

Updated checklist.  Everything needs to be cleaned up by Tuesday Dec 6. 

1.        ____ first post

2.        ____ media key term sheets

3.        ____ posts about what you have been learning and doing in class after first few weeks

4.     ____ the mark scheme (for research/planning & construction/evaluation) (57, 59, 62, 63, 68, 69, 70)

5.     ____ the specification (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 44, 46, 47, 49, 57)

1.        ____ Assignment 1: Genre Interest Presentation

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

e.        ___ Any additional drafts

                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft

                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts

2.        ____ Assignment 2: Pre-preliminary task

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Record of Grade

c.        ___ Targets to improve

d.        ___ Any additional drafts

                                                            iii.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft

                                                             iv.      ___ Record of grade of drafts

3.        ____ Assignment 3: Genre partner project

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

e.        ___ Any additional drafts

                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft

                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts

6.        ____ posts about what you have been learning and doing in class

4.        ____ Assignment 4: Narrative research assignment (draft 1)

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

7.        ____ notes and posts about lessons about inspiration scene (‘Pyscho’) (could embed the video of the shower scene and explain what you learned in the lesson)

8.        ____ PRELIMINARY PRESENTATION (both drafts)

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

e.        ___ Any additional drafts

                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft

                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts

9.        ____ PRELIMINARY VIDEO EMBEDDED ON BLOG

a.        List of technologies used to complete task

b.        What skills you learned

c.        What filming rules/techniques you used and learned

d.        What mistakes you made (if any) and how this helped you for the future

10.     ____ CURRENT GRADE POST (My target grade is _____.  My current grade is ____.  To improve to next grade I need to…..)

11.     ____ Assignment 6: Individual presentation

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

e.        ___ Any additional drafts

                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft

                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts

12.     ____ Assignment 7: Group presentation beginning research

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Targets to improve

13.     ____ notes/posts about lessons about opening sequences you got taught in lessons (could embed the opening sequences {or just pictures of them} and talk about what you learned in the lessons

14.     ____ Assignment 8: Opening Sequence Analysis (draft 1)

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

e.        ___ Any additional drafts

                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft

                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts

15.     ____ Assignment 9: Group job responsibility

a.        ___ Self Assessment

16.     ____ Assignment 10: 5 film task

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

e.        ___ Any additional drafts

                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft

                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts

17.     ____ Assignment 11: notes/posts about your general research for your opening sequence

5.        ____ Assignment 12: Group presentation (draft 1)

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

18.     ____ Assignment 13:  posts about various filming techniques (links on blog)

19.     ____ examples of script, storyboard and shotlist templates

20.     ____ CURRENT GRADE POST (My last current grade was ____.  My target grade is _____. My current grade is ____.    To improve to next grade I need to…..)

21.     ____ Assignment 14: Opening Sequence Analysis (draft 2)

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

e.        ___ Any additional drafts

                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft

                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts

22.     ____ Assignment 15: Narrative research assignment (draft 1)

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

e.        ___ Any additional drafts

                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft

                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts

6.        ____ Assignment 16: Inspirational scenes

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

e.        ___ Any additional drafts

                                                            iii.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft

                                                             iv.      ___ Record of grade of drafts

23.     ____ Assignment 17:  Group presentation (draft 2)

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

24.     ____ Assignment 18:  Group presentation (draft 3)

a.        ___ Self Assessment

b.        ___ Teacher Assessment

c.        ___ Record of Grade

d.        ___ Targets to improve

f.         ___ Any additional drafts

                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft

                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts

25.     ____ posts about film club (films you watched, what you liked about them, what you learned etc)

26.     ____ CURRENT GRADE POST (My last current grade was ____.  My target grade is _____. My current grade is ____.    To improve to next grade I need to…..)

REMEMEBER:

YOU NEED GOOD PRESENTATION OF BLOG:  Everything has clear title, images have captions, videos embedded have captions, dates are correct and sequential, the blog shows you have kept it up to date by showing good progress and improvement in your work and you are learning!

OPTIONAL POSTS AT THIS TIME (if everything else is finished)

27.     ____ Exam revision notes and posts (could be pictures, videos, posts or powerpoints)

a.        ___ Camera shots

b.        ___ Camera angles

c.        ___ Camera movement

d.        ___ Composition

e.        ___ Mise-en-scene

f.         ___ Editing

g.        ___ Sound

Other things (posts) you should try to include:

28.     ____ additional research into anything related to your coursework (filming/editing stuff)

29.     ____ list of media technologies you used and/or are interested in using

30.     ____ posting the evaluation questions

31.     ____ posts about what you learned and completed each week (reflections)

32.     ____ meetings log (you will be given a template later but you could make your own for now

33.     ____ anything else you feel is relevant