Foundation Portfolio Brief

Hi

Welcome back to school!

This term our focus is the Foundation Portfolio. Here is the brief;

• Create an opening scene for any Thriller sub-genre of your choice.  The opening sequence needs to set up a Thriller movie, introducing key characters and hinting at the storyline ahead, setting up the plot that will unfold. It needs to have the following technical requirements;

1. It needs to follow the 180' Rule
2. Include shot-reverse-shot
3. Match on Action
4. Logo conceptualised and created by one of your group members
5. At least 2 Special FX from After Effects 
6. 2 - 2.5 mins long
7. Credits and title of the movie

Have fun and remember to think smart, write down all your planning and log ALL changes, problems encountered and things learnt along the way for your CCR.

I can't wait to see what you come up with!

T-Bianca 

Term Break Essay - Opening Sequence Pt. 2

Hello everyone,

Next blog task for you to think about and work on during your study break and please note the due date is the first  Tuesday we are back at school (30th April).

1. Opening Sequences, pt2-
Find the opening sequences to THREE Thriller movies. (You may use the films that we have viewed in class)  Analyse them to answer the following question for each:

How is the sequence engaging and how does it conform to traditional Thriller codes and conventions?

Embed relevant screenshots or sequences into your post as evidence.

2.PT. 2 
Remember to keep in mind that the final edit as well as amended planning and CCR's need to be ready on your blogs for marking by Tuesday week 2 of Term 2, so plan in now when you will get these done. This includes your GROUP BLOG entries.

All the best for a productive study break!

T-Bianca

Representation Essay

Hi guys

Here is your representation essay for the week. remember to read and re-read feedback from your last essay to make sure you are on track with what is required.

I want you to watch the following extract from a TV Drama series, a few times.

Watch this extract from Downtown Abbey from 1.05seconds to 5.43 seconds.

The first time, just watch it. The second time, take some notes. The third time, take some more notes as you actively look for representational codes, stereotypes and messages that are presented to us about any of the 7 core media representations that you can identify or recognise in this clip.

Keep the following questions in mind;

1. What groups are being represented to us?
2. Are the messages challenging or conforming to what the media usually portrays in relation to this specific group?
3. How are the 4 technical elements used to send a message about the characters and who they represent in society?
4. How do the 4 technical elements work together to create meaning?

This needs to reflect not just surface observations but a deeper analysis of the way different societal groups are represented and how that impacts the viewer and ultimately society on a broader scale.

T-Bianca