Hannah Wood Media: Introduction to A2

Friday, 28 August 2015

Introduction to A2

28th August marks the date of the first A2 Media Studies lesson in my final year of sixth form at Heworth Grange Comprehensive. The coursework aspect of A2 must contain a media portfolio, comprising a main and ancillary texts as well as a presentation of research, planning and evaluation, all of which I will be publishing on this blog over the next 9 months. After reading and discussing the 12 options of coursework briefs, I have chosen, along with my classmate Sarah Dick (http://www.sarahvictoriadick.blogspot.co.uk/) to produce the following:

Target Grade: A

To achieve my target my research, planning and evaluation must be detailed, effectively communicated and presented digitally, using a wide variety of formats. I need detailed research into similar products and target audience and to show the process of planning by including excellent work on shotlists, drafts, storyboards, scripts, locations and props. I need to show full evidence of the research and planning informing the construction process.

My evaluation must reflect my excellent understanding of forms and conventions, an understanding of the use of new media throughout the stages of production, the way my ancillary and primary tasks combine effectively. There will be anexcellent understanding of the significance of audience feedback.

My production work, across the formats, will demonstrates excellent creativity and imagination as I seek to make them as convincing as possible and it will also reflect my mastery in technical skills such as controlled use of the camera, attention to framing, variety of shot sizes, close attention to mise-en-scène, appropriate transitions and use of sound.