Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Blog Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure you have evidence of everything below on your blog.



A2 BLOG CHECKLIST                                                                                                                                                                          Feb 7/12

1.        ____ first post (grades from last year)
2.        ____ media key term sheets
3.        ____ posts about what you have been learning and doing in class after first few weeks
4.        ____ the specification (29, 30, 33 (#7), 35, 44, 46, 47, 49, 58)
5.        ____ the mark scheme (for research/planning & construction/evaluation) (71,72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, ancillaries – 78, 79)
6.        ____ examiners report from G321 (Jan 2011 & June 2011)
7.        ____ Assignment 1: AS coursework analysis
a.        ___ Self Assessment
b.        ___ Record of Grade
c.        ___ Targets to improve
d.        ___ Any additional drafts
                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft
                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts
8.        ____ Assignment 2: AS presentation about documentaries
a.        ___ Self Assessment
b.        ___ Teacher Assessment
c.        ___ Record of Grade
d.        ___ Targets to improve
e.        ___ Any additional drafts
                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft
                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts
9.        ____ Assignment 3: Blog analysis
a.        ___ Self Assessment
b.        ___ Record of Grade
c.        ___ Targets to improve
d.        ___ Any additional drafts
                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft
                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts
10.     ____ sample storyboard and script
11.     ____ 5 minute structure plan/template
12.     ____ Assignment 4: Individual presentation (phase one)
a.        ___ Self Assessment (on assessment criteria sheet)
b.        ___ Teacher Assessment
c.        ___ Record of Grade
d.        ___ Targets to improve
e.        ___ Any additional drafts
                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft
                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts
13.     ____ independent individual research about OFCOM and/or the ancillaries
14.     ____ Assignment 5: TV channel research
a.        ___ Self Assessment
b.        ___ Teacher Assessment
c.        ___ Record of Grade
d.        ___ Targets to improve
e.        ___ Any additional drafts
                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft
                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts
15.     ____ Assignment 6: conventions of TV documentaries
a.        ___ Self Assessment
b.        ___ Teacher Assessment
c.        ___ Record of Grade
d.        ___ Targets to improve
e.        ___ Any additional drafts
                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft
                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts
16.     ____ CURRENT GRADE POST (My target grade is _____.  My current grade is ____.  To improve to next grade I need to…..)
17.     ____ posts about TV documentary club (documentaries you watched, what you liked about them, what you learned etc)
18.     ____ posts about what you have been learning and doing in class
19.     ____ Assignment 7: OFCOM
a.        ___ Self Assessment
b.        ___ Teacher Assessment
c.        ___ Record of Grade
d.        ___ Targets to improve
e.        ___ Any additional drafts
                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft
                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts

20.     ____ Assignment 8: Groups and Proposal
a.        ___ Self Assessment
b.        ___ Record of Grade
c.        ___ Targets to improve
d.        ___ Any additional drafts
                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft
                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts
21.     ____ Assignment 9: Group presentation (draft 1)
a.        ___ Self Assessment (on assessment criteria)
b.        ___ Peer Assessment (on assessment criteria)
c.        ___ Teacher Assessment
d.        ___ Record of Grade
e.        ___ Targets to improve
f.         ___ Any additional drafts
                                                               i.      ___ Record of what you did to improve the draft
                                                              ii.      ___ Record of grade of drafts
22.     ____ CURRENT GRADE POST (My last current grade was ____.  My target grade is _____. My current grade is ____.    To improve to next grade I need to…..)
23.     ____ posting the evaluation questions and beginning to show your consideration to them (brainstorm stage)
24.     Assignment 9: Group presentation (draft 2)
a.        ___ Self Assessment (on assessment criteria)
b.        ___ Peer Assessment (on assessment criteria)
c.        ___ Record of Grade
d.        ___ Targets to improve
25.     ____ Record of what you did to improve the draft from Draft 1 to draft 2
26.     Assignment 9: Group presentation (draft 3)
a.        ___ Self Assessment (on assessment criteria)
b.        ___ Peer Assessment (on assessment criteria)
c.        ___ Teacher Assessment                                       **(My marks coming soon!)
d.        ___ Record of Grade
e.        ___ Targets to improve
27.     ____ Record of what you did to improve the draft from Draft 2 to draft 3
28.     ____ Any additional drafts of assignment 9                          **(If you want me to mark – pls arrange to see me!)
29.     ____ ‘Documenting improvements in drafts’ (powerpoint) – this summarizes how you have improved in drafts for ALL drafts
30.     ____ Short term filming plans (weekly)
31.     ____ Long term filming plans (from start date of filming until final due dates)
a.        ____ You could include short video or written responses (for each draft) that identify how you feel about your time management
32.     ____ Draft 1 video (documentary) on blog
a.        ____ Self assessment (chart)
                                                               i.      Could also complete a vlog which you could reflect on how you did on draft 1 video, what you learned and what you need to do to improve
b.        ____ Peer assessment
c.        ____ Teacher assessment
d.        ____ Reflection of audience feedback (video is good) (prep for evaluation question)
33.     ____ Draft 1 ancillary PDF
a.        ____ Self assessment (chart)
                                                               i.      Could also complete a vlog which you could reflect on how you did on draft 1 ancillaries, what you learned and what you need to do to improve
b.        ____ Peer assessment
c.        ____ Teacher assessment
d.        ____ Reflection of audience feedback (video is good) (prep for evaluation question)
34.     ____ pictures of you on set/locations (evidence of filming)
35.     ____ Meeting log (make sure you include multiple ones to show updated versions)
36.     ____ progress/planning of questions to show your consideration to them (planning stage)
37.     ____ progress/planning of questions to show your consideration to them (planning stage)
38.     ____ Draft 2 video (documentary) on blog
a.        ____ Self assessment (chart)
                                                               i.      Could also complete a vlog which you could reflect on how you did on draft 1 video, what you learned and what you need to do to improve
b.        ____ Peer assessment
c.        ____ Teacher assessment
d.        ____ Reflection of audience feedback (video is good) (prep for evaluation question)
39.     ____ Draft 2 ancillary PDF
a.        ____ Self assessment (chart)
                                                               i.      Could also complete a vlog which you could reflect on how you did on draft 1 ancillaries, what you learned and what you need to do to improve
b.        ____ Peer assessment
c.        ____ Teacher assessment
d.        Reflection of audience feedback (video is good) (prep for evaluation question)
e.        ____ Assignment 10: Inspiration and comparison of real products
Other things (posts) you should try to include:
40.     ____ posts about various filming techniques
41.     ____ additional research into anything related to your coursework (filming/editing stuff)
42.     ____ list of media technologies you used and/or are interested in using
43.     ____ posts about what you learned and completed each week (reflections)
44.     ____ anything else you feel is relevant
45.     ____ GOOD PRESENTATION OF BLOG:  Everything has clear title, images have captions, videos embedded have captions, dates are correct and sequential,
46.     ____ the blog shows you have kept it up to date by showing good progress and improvement in your work and you are learning!

Meetings Log

Be sure to copy and complete logs of your meetings (on the W drive).

Ancillary requirements and Assignment 10: Inspiration from real products

ANCILLARY REQUIREMENTS AND ADVICE

ADVERT
DOUBLE PAGE MAGAZINE SPREAD

INCLUDE ALL FOLLOWING ELEMENTS:
  • Title of Show
  • Catchy Subtitle about show
  • Channel logo
  • Photos (taken by yourself)
  • Info about when show is on
  • Same style as adverts of channel
    • Photography
    • Font/txt
    • Graphics
    • Logo 


INCLUDE ALL FOLLOWING ELEMENTS:
  • Title
  • Subtitle
  • By-line
  • Photos (taken by yourself)
  • Captions
  • 2 columns of text
  • Pull quote
  • Block of text for additional information
  • Folio (page number/style)


YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
  • Be creative in your approach to advertise your documentary
  • Don’t be obvious/literal
  • Visual hierarchy
    • Try to work with a small, medium, large
  • Typography
    • Readable
    • Simple yet captures mood/style well
    • Same style font as in real channel adverts
  • Photography:
    • Original photography
    • Good lighting
    • Good composition/obstacles
    • Consider location
  • Colour scheme
    • Don’t get too carried away, remember colour symbolism. Simple, yet interesting, eye-catching and appropriate to theme


YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
  • Inspiration from other magazine spreads
  • Visual hierarchy
    • Try to work with a small, medium, large
  • Typography
    • Readable
    • Simple yet captures mood/style well
    • No decorative fonts
  • Photography:
    • Original photography
    • Good lighting
    • Good composition
  • Colour scheme
    • Don’t get too carried away, remember colour symbolism. Simple, yet interesting, eye-catching and appropriate to theme



Assignment 10: Inspiration from real products
Set: Tues Feb 7
Due: Wed Feb 8

Task: You must display and explain how your ancillaries have been inspired by real products.  You must print out the found examples and put on powerpoint to compare the similarities and differences.

1.
A)     Find, print an effective real product (newspaper advert) (this can be more than one)
B)      Complete and print your ancillary (newspaper advert)
C)      On powerpoint, explain how you’ve been inspired by real product and what you have applied to your own. Make sure you COMPARE them (similarities and differences)
2.
A)     Find, print an effective real product (double page magazine spread) (this can be more than one)
B)      Complete and print your ancillary (double page magazine spread)
C)      On powerpoint, explain how you’ve been inspired by real product and what you have applied to your own. Make sure you COMPARE them (similarities and differences)

Bring printed copies of ancillaries, powerpoint to lesson. Put this powerpoint on your blog.