Narrative - Barthes

Learning objective:
In Week 7 Classwork I will: 

Explore the narrative theory of Barthes. 

Carry out tasks which involve identifying enigma codes as set out by the theorist Roland Barthes.

Produce a short storyboard which involves the inclusion of action and enigma codes.

Homework Week 7: Analyse a video clip and list the codes used to position audiences.

Literacy focus: How to summarise texts and identify narrative devices. PEE.

Numeracy: Plan timing for shots by annotating a storyboard.

Plot and story

Learning objective:
In Week 6 Classwork I will: 

Compare plot situations and Storylines. 

Carry out tasks which will help to tell the difference between narrative and story within media texts. Break down techniques used by producers to hold the interest of an audience. 

Split screen narrative. Three strand narrative. Flexi narrative.

Homework Week 6: Storyboard a page of script using split screen techniques

Literacy focus: Description of narrative techniques, subsequently summarizing the positioning of audiences.

Numeracy: Design a set up for a split screen technique.

GCSE - evaluation

Learning objective:
In Week 5 Classwork I will: 

Plan a structure for my coursework evaluation. 

Complete an evaluation of my coursework production with consideration given to: Comparison with similar products, representation, narrative structure, audience appeal, organizational issues. Deadline: 4.12.2015.



Homework Week 5:

Literacy focus: Writing discursively to evaluate my own production

Numeracy: Evaluate coursework essay giving marks in line with WJEC criteria.

GCSE production coursework - deadline

Learning objective:
In Week 4 Classwork I will:

 Continue to produce my GCSE production coursework and receive feedback on how to maximize my marks. Submit a final draft of production coursework.

Deadline: 27.11.2015. Identify the aims and purposes of my coursework production with consideration given to target audience. 

Learn how to clearly express my viewpoints in preparation for the evaluation part of my coursework.

Homework Week 4:
Source similar products to my own coursework for comparison in class. Literacy focus: Submission of coursework with clear and appropriate annotation. Numeracy: Inclusion of audience data research results in coursework evaluation.

Before you begin work on the main production part of your coursework, you are required to deliver a presentation to your teacher and your peers. This presentation will help when you come to evaluate your work and can be submitted as part of your planning.

Your presentation needs to include the following:

• What have you chosen to do for your coursework?
• What is the target audience for your production?
• What examples of similar work have you found as part of your research?
• What elements of the similar work you have found have you found useful to your production?

• What research have you done to inform your production?
• How will you use the information from your research in your production?

• What planning have you done to inform your production?

• How have you considered visual codes in your planning?
• How have you considered technical codes in your planning?
• What have you done to appeal to your target audience?

You will each deliver a presentation on Wednesday afternoon, period 5.
Power points to be emailed to Mr Ealey when complete.

GCSE coursework production

Learning objective:
In Week 3 Classwork I will: 

Continue to produce my GCSE production coursework and receive feedback on how to maximize my marks. 

Submit a second draft of production coursework for assessment and feedback.



Homework Week 3: Research and source two examples of negative representation of young people in the Media. Describe how the texts have been constructed.

Literacy focus: Application of theory to criticize negative representation.

Numeracy: Use of rulers and grids within Adobe Photoshop to produce coursework.

Research and planning deadline

Learning objective:
In Week 2 Classwork I will: 

Submit two pieces of GCSE Media Studies research and two pieces of GCSE Media Studies planning as specified by the WJEC. Deadline: 13.11.2015.

Examine GCSE Media Studies production coursework examples in preparation for my own submission. Submit a first draft of production coursework for assessment and feedback.



Homework Week 2: Identify two examples of representation in a print based media text for comparison with my own coursework production. 

Literacy focus: Describe how representation has been used within a print based Media text.

2. Research and planning mop up

Learning objective:
In Week 1 Classwork I will:

Examine GCSE Media Studies research and planning coursework examples in preparation for my own submission. 

Receive feedback on final drafts of research and planning and be encouraged to maximise marks through appropriate presentation.

Finalise two pieces of GCSE Media Studies research and two pieces of GCSE Media Studies planning as specified by the WJEC.

You are required to submit research and planning coursework this Wednesday November 4th.
Below are examples of previous successful submissions.

Research

Planning

Production

Evaluation

Homework Week 1:
Identify two Media products that are similar to my intended coursework production.
Annotate the two products or stills from the productions identifying the codes and conventions.

 Literacy focus: Summarise feedback on coursework and list priorities. 

 Numeracy: Grading exemplar work using WJEC marking criteria. UMS.

Conventions of a magazine double page spread

Learning Objectives: To create a rough out of a DPS in preparation of MS2 coursework.

Key terms: Image, quote, celebrity, stand first, by lines, colour scheme

You are advised to use imagery that you have created yourself when completing Media production coursework.

Codes and conventions of a double page spread

Task 1: 

Rough out a DPS and submit for feedback if you plan to create this for your pre production or production.

Conventions of a magazine contents page

Learning Objective: To annotate a magazine contents page with codes and conventions

A magazine ToC doesn't have to be so formulaic. If you can prove through your research and planning that you are aware of the codes and conventions then you might want to challenge them and write about your approach in your evaluation.

Here are some rule breakers:

You are advised to use imagery that you have created yourself when completing Media production coursework.

GCSE Coursework - Research and Planning Mop up

Learning objective:
To complete the research and planning aspects of my coursework

This GCSE course is 60% coursework and 40% examination.

You will submit an assessment file which will be made up of three pieces of work completed during the course and showing a range of kills.

Research: 10 Marks
Planning: 10 Marks
Production: 50 Marks
Evaluation: 10 Marks

Research (10 Marks)
You must show evidence of research consisting of a minimum of two pieces and a maximum of four pieces. Research methods that can be used include:

Text annotation. E.g. Anotating a magazine cover that has the same target audience as the one you want to create.

Audience research. The results shown from focus groups or questionnaires in the form of a bar chart or a pie chart.

Research into media organisations including for example the production and distribution of similar texts to the one you want to create e.g: film and TV companies, advertising agencies.

Research into budgets and production costs for your chosen texts.

Higher marks are given to students who can explain how the findings of research have been used in the final production and by using media terminology which is appropriate to your chosen text.

Planning (10 Marks)
You must show planning approaches appropriate to your chosen production text - a minimum of two and a maximum of four planning techniques are required. Planning approaches may include:

Scripts
Storyboards
Mood boards
Mock ups
Experimenting with font styles, masthead ideas or photographs.

Higher marks are gained by clear explanations of how techniques have been used to develop the final production and by using media terminology appropriate to your chosen text.

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Research and Planning:

To gain a level 3 you must

• Present evidence relating to textual organisation e.g. Genre, narrative, representation.
• Show an understanding of audiences / users
• Demonstrate that you have explored other similar examples.
• Use appropriate media terminology

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Task 1: 

Complete the handout form 'Production Planning Sheet' neatly with your name and centre at the top.

Task 2: 

Insert black and white print outs of your research and planning into your orange folders.

E-mail to Mr Ealey if you have problems printing.

Research and planning must be complete and submitted before Thursday 22.10.15

Work on productions will start immediately after half term.