Autumn 2 S.o.W

Week 1

-         Get into groups – maximum of 4 per group.

-         Opening credits – The information needed and how it needs to be presented.

-         Genres – explore different genres through presentations.

Blog posts:

Understanding of opening credits*;

Evaluation of your favourite opening credits sequence*;

Evidence of Genre research – powerpoint if possible, Notes from your research and others presentations.

Week 2

-         The Preliminary task introduction – do as independent study.

-         Initial ideas brainstorming – genres, storylines.

-         Target Audiences  - Demographics/Psychographics/Geographics

-         Market research – plan and publish market research questionnaires.  (AST?)

Blog posts:

-Preliminary task and evaluation

- Market Research questionnaire.

Week 3

-         Target Audience profile based on Market research. (AST?)

-         Exploring and researching your genre – codes and conventions, history, notable examples.

Blog posts:

Target Audience Profile

Evidence of research into your genre: documentary/mood boards/analyses.

Week 4

-         Complete whole narrative of your film and write a blurb for the DVD cover.

-         Assign roles and responsibilities for your group.

-         Prepare and plan as groups and individuals.

Blog posts:

Narrative and DVD blurb

Details of roles in group.* (Must be submitted to RTY)

Week 5 and 6

-         Complete planning portfolio ready to be submitted on blogs by the end of term.

-         Teaching time will be used to focus on any areas of concern.

Blog posts

All outstanding planning documents

                                                                                 *Suggested extra blog posts