Friday, 26 May 2017

Independent Project - Music Video Director VIDEO ESSAY

Hi all,

So in preparation for Year 13, I would like you to get your creative hats on again and produce a video essay. Video essays are a great way of showing everything you have fouind out about a particular thing in a creative and visual way (see below for a few examples)....

Your task is to research a music video director that you find inspirational and produce a 2-5 minute video essay about them and their work.

This will be due on the first lesson back in September where we will watch your videos as a class, but I have set it now to give you the entire last half term to use the equipment and software if you so wish. 

This piece of work will form part of your research for your Year 13 coursework so please take your time with it. I hope your enjoy this task guys... I think it's a good one that you can really get your teeth into!

Ta Ta for now,

Miss M!




Friday, 19 May 2017

Well done Everyone!

That's a wrap for Year 12 Media!!! I am incredibly proud of all of you; you worked so hard this year and it has been a pleasure to teach you! 

Now time for some downtime... phew!!! #dontmentionyear13yet



Thursday, 11 May 2017

Miss M's Example

Hi all,

So you know the essay that you wrote today - well I wrote one too! See my example below which of course would be an A grade 😉

Scroll down to see how I planned out this essay and don't forget to check out the revision powerpoint I made by clicking here.

Enjoy!




And here's a breakdown of how I structured the essay...


Section B - Film Industry Revision

Hi all,

I have created this revision powerpoint for Section B. I have a couple of slides to finish which I will be working on over the weekend but I thought you would like to see this now for your own revision.

You will need to download the powerpoint from Slideshare to be able to click on the links - there are lots of useful articles and info on them that can provide you with your own examples if your case study falls short.

Next week I will be covering:

  • Monday's lesson - REVISION - Cross Media Convergence, Technical Convergence, Synergy, Horizontal and Vertical Integration.
  • Monday after school (yes I am adding an extra revision session in!) - We will look at the global question from 2010 in detail.
  • Tuesday after school - Structuring and planning answers together
  • Wednesday after school - Quick recap over TV Drama. Structuring and planning answers together.
  • Thursday morning - Breakfast revision before the exam - quick recaps on both sections.

Thanks guys and hope the Powerpoint helps; any questions please email me!


Sunday, 7 May 2017

Section B - Case Study Revision


Section B - The Three Step Plan

Film Industry - What has come up before...

Jun 2016 - To what extent has the internet played a significant role in the marketing and exchange of media products in the area you have studied?

Jun 2015 - To what extent does media ownership have an impact on the successful distribution of media products in the media area you have studied?

Jun 2013 - Evaluate the role of digital technologies in the marketing and consumption of products in the media area you have studied.


Jun 2012 - "Cross Media convergence and synergy are vital processes in the successful marketing of media products to audiences". To what extent do you agree with this statement in relation to your chosen media area? 

Jan 2012 - To what extent does digital distribution affect the marketing and consumption of media products in the media area you have studied?

Jun 2011 - "Successful media products depend as much upon marketing and distribution to a specific audience as they do upon good production practices" To what extent would you agree with this statement, within the media area you have studied?

Jan 2011 - Discuss the issues raised by media ownership in the production and exchange of media texts in your chosen media area.

Jun 2010 - What significance does the continuing development of digital media technology have for media institutions and audiences?

Jan 2010 - "Media production is dominated by global institutions, which sell their products and services to national audiences." To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Jun 2009 - How important is technological convergence for institutions and audiences within a media area which you have studied?

Jan 2009 - Discuss the ways in which media products are produced and distributed too audiences, within a media area which you have studied.

TV Drama - What has come up in the past

Jan 2009 - Age - Monarch of the Glen (BBC)

Jun 2009 - Gender - Dr Who (BBC)

Jan 2010 - Ethnicity - Hotel Babylon (BBC)

Jun 2010 - Gender - Primeval (ITV)

Jan 2011 - Gender - Hustle (BBC)

Jun 2011 - Class & Status - Merlin (BBC)

Jan 2012 - Sexuality - Fingersmith (BBC)

Jun 2012 - Disability - Coming Down the Mountain (BBC)

Jan 2013 - Age - E.R (Channel 4)

Jun 2013 - Regional Identity - Doc Martin (ITV)

Jun 2014 - Class & Status - Downton Abbey (ITV)

Jun 2015 - Ethnicity - Treme (Sky Atlantic)

Jun 2016 - Gender - Sherlock (BBC)