Yr 12 OCR Media Studies

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1. To understand the structure and expectations
of this course
2. To identify the key features of moving image
analysis

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TV Drama) ± in which
you will learn to analyse
the production of media
texts, as well as their
impact on audiences.
The unit is focussed on
TV drama.
ΠThis unit is examined by ΠThis unit is examined as
one exam, and it worth
50% of the AS level
grade 25% of the A
level grade).
± in which you will learn
the skills needed to plan
your own piece of
media, such as film,
magazine, adverts, or
radio, and then produce
it.
coursework, and is
worth 50% of the AS
level grade 25% of the
A level grade).
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ΠYou will be expected to attend lessons regularly, and
arrive properly equipped to work.
ΠYou will be expected to complete all work set both in
class and as homework to a high standard.
ΠYou will be expected to undertake independent study
into the subject in your own time.
ΠYou will be expected to use technical equipment such
as cameras, iMacs, laptops, and video cameras
responsibly and carefully.
ΠYou will be expected to check the Media Studies blog
at least once a week for the duration of the course:
http://jrcsmediablog.blogspot.com/
  


ΠMilestone Assessment 1: Monday 11th October

ΠMilestone Assessment 2: Monday 22nd

November

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Πritten Exam: 17th May 2011

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ΠRead a newspaper at least three times a week and make
sure you read a variety of different newspapers.

Œ atch films and TV, but be thinking whilst you¶re doing it.
You also need to make sure you¶re watching a variety of
things, not just stuff you¶d watch anyway.

Πse the internet to keep up-to-date with developments in

media technologies. The BBC and Sky websites both
have excellent technology sections.

ΠRead around the subject. Media Magazine is good and

there are thousands of books out there on the Media.

Πisten to the radio, and again, listen to a variety of stations

and programmes.
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1. You will analyse an opening sequence from an existing
TV Drama
2. You will be given a storyboard with a selection of shots
from the opening sequence you have analysed
3. In groups of 4 I will choose groups) you will film your
own version of the storyboard
4. You will use iMovie to edit your footage into an opening
sequence
5. You will view and assess each group¶s work

our Key Areas
ΠCamera = the way footage is shot

ΠEditing = the selection and

preparation of footage

ΠSound = the use of audio

ΠMise-en-scene = the visual or design

aspects
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