Tuesday 12 December 2017
Thursday 7 December 2017
Grade A RMT essay
Conventions are followed as they allow for the audience to understand what genre or type of media a piece is. They can however be subverted or the conventions can be changed slightly while still recognizable; for example, a boost could be shaped like a circle or square, but if the intended meaning is shown (in this example a form of advertisement) then the use of convention is successful. I have learnt from the past two years that semiotics is different in each genre and how to adjust to them. In AS my focus was music magazines in a genre of our choice, to create the magazine I used References from real media texts or RMT. One of the ones that I used was NME – this was due to the fact it had a wide range of diverse types of artist but the outline was the same – this choice limited my creativity, however, it did allow me to understand the conventions of layout. From the magazine, I learned that the cover lines, boost and images fell into the ‘rule of thirds’ this helped me space my writing correctly. However, I also changed this slightly as the rule of thirds states that you must put your subject on one of the intersecting line. To be more atypical I placed my artist in the center of the page, this is so it would be more eye catching. I believe that this was successful. My semiotics in colour were less successful. The reason for this being that even though I used white, red, and black – as a symbol of the rock genre. I did so in the wrong ratio making the image look more like a pop magazine due to the lightness. This was only made effective on my double page spread as most of the first page and second are shown to have main and secondary images typical of the genre. The real media text I used for my trailer shaped the way in which I will edit it. Using the conjuring 2 trailer I worked out a rough time line and what to put in each section of the trailer. Within the three sections the pace gets faster and only use the disruption section of the film. Starting with tracking shots we filmed in the woods, and abbey ruins, these were texture shots which showed outlined the scenery for the audience as more mood than action. We get to the first cut to black at twenty seconds – this is a teaser trailer so each of the sections is roughly 20 seconds. Oculus follows this much better than the conjuring two trailer but I chose it due to the subsections and not the overall layout. Learning about this means that each section is not to long and the audience does not get bored. As my trailer is a monster trailer the semiotic shows that. This is by using low key lighting to signify death and by using the conventional stock scenes of the monster’s natural weapons but not the abilities. This is as that shows the resolution of the film and would spoil the ending not to mention the fact that as a teaser trailer there need to be less dialogue/monologuing to allow for the producers to capture the audience. This was more successful than my first-year magazine as we learned more about the conventions via RMT but we also learned how and why they were used this allowed me to apply them effectively and change them when my creativity needed to. In the end, my use of conventions was more effective in the second-year due to my use of references (I used more) this is as it allowed me in the second year to explore more, however, this limited me to one genre which may have been the reason it was more effective as I was forced to look at unusual ways to interpret text. The repeated conventions where chosen from the research and planning questionnaire and has shown to be effective in meeting the expectations of the audience (other students) who are within the age range 15+. But I also now understand the uses of semiotics and their meanings while being able to apply them. By restricting my creativity, I can explore more successfully.
Monday 4 December 2017
2.6 30 -45 seconds editing & A grade Mags
D - understand conventions of trailers in terms of sections, titles, sound and transitions
C - apply structural conventions to refine footage in trailers to refine 15 - 30 seconds
B - analyse structure and editing techniques for purpose and Tone
C - apply structural conventions to refine footage in trailers to refine 15 - 30 seconds
B - analyse structure and editing techniques for purpose and Tone
A- create the 30 - 45 seconds story section demonstrating excellent control over the edit
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/26-30-45-seconds-editing.html
Thursday 30 November 2017
Wednesday 22 November 2017
Wednesday 15 November 2017
Monday 6 November 2017
FSA R&P GRADES & FEEDBACK
FP Productions Update
Felicia:
1. 25 shot storyboard drawn - UPLOAD THIS TO BLOG
2. Drafting of Magazines - IN CLASS COMPLETE THE 'COPY' OF THE TEACHING EXAMPLES FROM YOUTUBE AND USE THIS AS AN ELECTRONIC DRAFT - Use images from your make up tests for now.
3. Pencil Drafts of Magazine and Influences
Deadline E/O/this week - 17th Nov 4pm
PEJU - Action: recce 2 more locations for Trailer & Risk Assess
Risk Assessments done
Book Camera with Mr French
Select Actors and Upload images onto Weebly
TARGETS for next week:
Organise your Shoot - FRIDAY 17th NOV
Shoot your first/or 1 scene from your Trailer ON LOCATION
Monday 30 October 2017
Monday 16 October 2017
Thursday 12 October 2017
1.6 Production (due 31st October)
Task: Production Section
Student 1:
Student 2: (1st week back you will need to collect MP3 royalty free sounds and soundtrack for your animatic to build your sound design)
Example from last year http://snatchproductions.weebly.com/sound-design.html
Example of what you must produce
Student 3: Storyboard & Shot List & Animatic
Task 1:
Complete a Shot List including detail on SHOT TYPE, ANGLE, MOVEMENT and DURATION. Write this along a Timeline of your Trailer from 0:00 - 1:00
Task 2:
In Pencil, complete a 30 - shot Storyboard for your Teaser Trailer of shots including detail on SHOT TYPE, ANGLE, MOVEMENT and DURATION.
NO STICKMEN, Use the Rule of 3rds, Textures, Correct framing - ie looks like a CU. Do not storyboard Titles
Task 3:
Photograph and crop each image and edit together to the duration stated to create an Animatic
Examples of last year: http://snatchproductions.weebly.com/storyboard--animatic.html
Shot List http://snatchproductions.weebly.com/shooting-script--location-recce.html
Student 4 (or '2' if in group of 4) Recce and Risk Assessment and Shooting Schedule/Shooting Script
Student 1:
11.costume & makeup_guidance from ctkmedia
Task 1:
Create annotated mood boards and shopping lists - where you will source your costumes and make up from? Budget required.
Compare your resources to existing examples from films you are drawing inspiration from and embed the images and trailer
Task 2:
Make Up tests - for wounds and monsters, video this and speed up to create a 'Youtube Tutorial' style video.
Research existing ones that show you the effects you want and reference films you are drawing inspiration from and embed the images and trailer
Task 1:
Create annotated mood boards and shopping lists - where you will source your costumes and make up from? Budget required.
Compare your resources to existing examples from films you are drawing inspiration from and embed the images and trailer
Make Up tests - for wounds and monsters, video this and speed up to create a 'Youtube Tutorial' style video.
Research existing ones that show you the effects you want and reference films you are drawing inspiration from and embed the images and trailer
Past student examples: http://snatchproductions.weebly.com/costume--make-up.html
Student 2: (1st week back you will need to collect MP3 royalty free sounds and soundtrack for your animatic to build your sound design)
Example from last year http://snatchproductions.weebly.com/sound-design.html
Example of what you must produce
Student 3: Storyboard & Shot List & Animatic
Task 1:
Complete a Shot List including detail on SHOT TYPE, ANGLE, MOVEMENT and DURATION. Write this along a Timeline of your Trailer from 0:00 - 1:00
Task 2:
In Pencil, complete a 30 - shot Storyboard for your Teaser Trailer of shots including detail on SHOT TYPE, ANGLE, MOVEMENT and DURATION.
NO STICKMEN, Use the Rule of 3rds, Textures, Correct framing - ie looks like a CU. Do not storyboard Titles
Task 3:
Photograph and crop each image and edit together to the duration stated to create an Animatic
Examples of last year: http://snatchproductions.weebly.com/storyboard--animatic.html
Shot List http://snatchproductions.weebly.com/shooting-script--location-recce.html
Student 4 (or '2' if in group of 4) Recce and Risk Assessment and Shooting Schedule/Shooting Script
9.shooting script &_location_recce_guidance from ctkmedia
Task 1:
Research and scout (that is visit IN PERSON) the locations you are considering around SE & central London to film your trailer. Complete 2 Recces per scene - you could do this as a video - http://graveyardstudios.weebly.com/location-recce.html.
Must include CU images of each of the risks to show you were there
You must demonstrate you have contacted and received permission in writing from the council or the private owner to shoot - search 'shooting licences' on Google
Task 2:
Complete the Shooting Script/Schedule with dates, times and location addresses IN THE ORDER THE SHOTS WILL BE FILMED
Example of Last years http://snatchproductions.weebly.com/shooting-script--location-recce.html
Templates for you to complete:
1. Recce Template: http://www.slideshare.net/ctkmedia/9location-recce-template
2 & 3. Shooting schedule & Risk Assessment http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.com/2015/11/shooting-schedule-risk-assessment.html
Task 1:
Research and scout (that is visit IN PERSON) the locations you are considering around SE & central London to film your trailer. Complete 2 Recces per scene - you could do this as a video - http://graveyardstudios.weebly.com/location-recce.html.
Must include CU images of each of the risks to show you were there
You must demonstrate you have contacted and received permission in writing from the council or the private owner to shoot - search 'shooting licences' on Google
Task 2:
Complete the Shooting Script/Schedule with dates, times and location addresses IN THE ORDER THE SHOTS WILL BE FILMED
Example of Last years http://snatchproductions.weebly.com/shooting-script--location-recce.html
Templates for you to complete:
1. Recce Template: http://www.slideshare.net/ctkmedia/9location-recce-template
2 & 3. Shooting schedule & Risk Assessment http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.com/2015/11/shooting-schedule-risk-assessment.html
1.6 Prep for Monday 16th Pre-production Feedback (FSA)
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/16-pre-production-feedback-fsa-13.html
Pick 3 videos, watch over the feedback and compare your work with where they were at last year
Pick 3 videos, watch over the feedback and compare your work with where they were at last year
Wednesday 11 October 2017
1. 5 Best Narrative Example by a student this year
NARRATIVE ESSAY
In horror films and trailers, according to theorists Bordwell and Thompson, narrative is “a chain of events in a cause-effect relationship occurring in time”. Narrative can be organised in a sequence of events that are in chronological order, to create conflict or realism and mystery for the audience. I will be using my trailer, The Last Ones Left, to apply, analyse and evaluate how the narratives fulfil their purpose. The first narrative theory I will be applying is Todorov’s three act structure; equilibrium, disequilibrium and resolution. However, in most trailers the resolution isn’t shown in order to create suspense and to coax the audience to wanting to see more by going to watch the film.
In the trailer, The Last Ones Left, we displayed the equilibrium through found-footage style editing to give the audience an idea of the plot and what the film would entail. The sounds of the sirens during those first ten seconds did lead into the disruption because in reality we associate sirens with police, ambulances and the fire brigade and the first that comes to our mind is danger so in a similar way those sound effects of the sirens tell the audience that something dangerous or life threatening is about to happen. The disequilibrium is conveyed through past paced editing and a montage displaying clips of a teenage girl shooting at something unseen which creates tension and anticipation of what is to come next for the audience thus making them want to go and watch the film to find out more. In comparison, trailers such as Rec use a similar structure; the trailer starts out as firemen and others looking through a dilapidated and dark building until screaming and a fast-paced montage is used to show that something is wrong. In my trailer think Todorov’s theory was used accurately in terms of the way it begun and lead into the disruption and it mirrored professional trailers by not showing a resolution.
Binary Oppositions is a theory by Claude Levi-Strauss which explains that in order for the plot to be simplified and moved forward, a film must have two opposing characters to create conflict. For example, good and bad, man versus woman or science versus religion. This theory is essential for our trailer because it’s intended to be a psychological thriller with the battle between good versus evil and this is demonstrated through the clips with a teenage girl shooting and the clips of the mutants coming down from the sky. The mutants are unnatural and no one knows where they came from and therefore they are perceived as evil. The teenage girl shooting using a gun, trying to save herself by taking on stereotypically male characteristics such as bravery exhibits that she is good. I have mainly seen binary opposites in vampire films and slasher films. In Cabin in The Woods, the binary opposites would be stock characters like the final girl and the slut, where one thinks logically and is an atypical teenager who doesn’t participate in anything illegal the other is promiscuous and irrational. In conclusion, I believe we applied this theory but not effectively because although theme is good versus evil the characters aren’t good enough reflections of each other. For this to improve or become clearer I think using a male in a costume or with make up to look like a mutant would be better or to not show the antagonist at all.
Barthes had a theory that encompassed five codes used in a film or trailer that make it more effective; action, enigma, semantic, referential and symbolic. The main code used in our trailer I believe is the enigma code due to the editing of the trailer. This is constructed through found-footage style and cuts between each clip along with the intense sound effects of sirens which almost makes the dialogue inaudible however I believe this fits the code because it creates mystery for the audience and reveals elements of the plot without revealing too much. Considering our trailer was intended to be supernatural I believe the enigma code is essential because in supernatural films, for example in The Exorcist and Poltergeist, the spirit that antagonises the victims is unseen and there are scenes of movement that defies gravity such as levitation which we have in our trailer.
The final is Propp who came up with archetypes that appear in stories based on fairy-tales such as; the hero, the villain, the prize/princess, the helper and the donor. Although not every movie includes all these types of characters, the fact they came from fairy tales is significant because fairy tales are stories of morality and being able to distinguish good from bad. In a similar way horror films can be perceived as fairy tales for adults, particularly thrillers because they are set in realistic and ordinary settings like a house, with a traditional nuclear family to make it surreal. Our trailer does make use of the archetypes hero versus villain however, again, it would be better if we had live actions monsters instead.
In conclusion, I think overall, we have made an adequate use of the rules of narrative, our strengths were mostly the 3-act structure in my opinion and weaker in showing binary opposites. I would say Todorov, Barthes and Levi-Strauss’ theories are the most applicable because they are simplistic and are more modern whereas Propp’s theory of archetypes is slightly outdated however the idea of fairy tales being adapted into horror films makes them more interesting because it’s as if you’re bringing fears to life and perverting innocent fairy tales to make them for fearful. These are all important when constructing trailers in order to appeal to the audience and keep them entertained with intellectual and visceral pleasure.
In the trailer, The Last Ones Left, we displayed the equilibrium through found-footage style editing to give the audience an idea of the plot and what the film would entail. The sounds of the sirens during those first ten seconds did lead into the disruption because in reality we associate sirens with police, ambulances and the fire brigade and the first that comes to our mind is danger so in a similar way those sound effects of the sirens tell the audience that something dangerous or life threatening is about to happen. The disequilibrium is conveyed through past paced editing and a montage displaying clips of a teenage girl shooting at something unseen which creates tension and anticipation of what is to come next for the audience thus making them want to go and watch the film to find out more. In comparison, trailers such as Rec use a similar structure; the trailer starts out as firemen and others looking through a dilapidated and dark building until screaming and a fast-paced montage is used to show that something is wrong. In my trailer think Todorov’s theory was used accurately in terms of the way it begun and lead into the disruption and it mirrored professional trailers by not showing a resolution.
Binary Oppositions is a theory by Claude Levi-Strauss which explains that in order for the plot to be simplified and moved forward, a film must have two opposing characters to create conflict. For example, good and bad, man versus woman or science versus religion. This theory is essential for our trailer because it’s intended to be a psychological thriller with the battle between good versus evil and this is demonstrated through the clips with a teenage girl shooting and the clips of the mutants coming down from the sky. The mutants are unnatural and no one knows where they came from and therefore they are perceived as evil. The teenage girl shooting using a gun, trying to save herself by taking on stereotypically male characteristics such as bravery exhibits that she is good. I have mainly seen binary opposites in vampire films and slasher films. In Cabin in The Woods, the binary opposites would be stock characters like the final girl and the slut, where one thinks logically and is an atypical teenager who doesn’t participate in anything illegal the other is promiscuous and irrational. In conclusion, I believe we applied this theory but not effectively because although theme is good versus evil the characters aren’t good enough reflections of each other. For this to improve or become clearer I think using a male in a costume or with make up to look like a mutant would be better or to not show the antagonist at all.
Barthes had a theory that encompassed five codes used in a film or trailer that make it more effective; action, enigma, semantic, referential and symbolic. The main code used in our trailer I believe is the enigma code due to the editing of the trailer. This is constructed through found-footage style and cuts between each clip along with the intense sound effects of sirens which almost makes the dialogue inaudible however I believe this fits the code because it creates mystery for the audience and reveals elements of the plot without revealing too much. Considering our trailer was intended to be supernatural I believe the enigma code is essential because in supernatural films, for example in The Exorcist and Poltergeist, the spirit that antagonises the victims is unseen and there are scenes of movement that defies gravity such as levitation which we have in our trailer.
The final is Propp who came up with archetypes that appear in stories based on fairy-tales such as; the hero, the villain, the prize/princess, the helper and the donor. Although not every movie includes all these types of characters, the fact they came from fairy tales is significant because fairy tales are stories of morality and being able to distinguish good from bad. In a similar way horror films can be perceived as fairy tales for adults, particularly thrillers because they are set in realistic and ordinary settings like a house, with a traditional nuclear family to make it surreal. Our trailer does make use of the archetypes hero versus villain however, again, it would be better if we had live actions monsters instead.
In conclusion, I think overall, we have made an adequate use of the rules of narrative, our strengths were mostly the 3-act structure in my opinion and weaker in showing binary opposites. I would say Todorov, Barthes and Levi-Strauss’ theories are the most applicable because they are simplistic and are more modern whereas Propp’s theory of archetypes is slightly outdated however the idea of fairy tales being adapted into horror films makes them more interesting because it’s as if you’re bringing fears to life and perverting innocent fairy tales to make them for fearful. These are all important when constructing trailers in order to appeal to the audience and keep them entertained with intellectual and visceral pleasure.
Monday 9 October 2017
1.5 AGP Extension
http://offscreen.com/view/british-video-censorship-1980s
Read essay and make notes on what was done to protect the public?
What factors contributed to the banning of these films?
What evidence or research supported their agenda and how was this flawed?
Looking back now, what is your opinion - were they right to do so? (Desensitisation)
Read essay and make notes on what was done to protect the public?
What factors contributed to the banning of these films?
What evidence or research supported their agenda and how was this flawed?
Looking back now, what is your opinion - were they right to do so? (Desensitisation)
Thursday 5 October 2017
Wednesday 4 October 2017
Thursday 28 September 2017
1.3 Representation Essay Plan
Introduction Theorist: "Representation of...in Horror films because...?"
'The Monster' - it's function and purpose in a horror? (Theory 1)
'The Monster' - it's function and purpose in a horror? (Theory 1)
Patriarchy & Mysogeny, Feminist or Post-Feminist?
Sexuality and Religeon?
Teen Punishment for breaking social rules eg sex = death (metaphor for the loss of innocence)
P1 Theory: Scream Queens or Male Gaze - Who, where and how? (C)
Compare with actual Horror RMT and examine meaning? (B)
Evaluate the strength and limits of the theory reading in your Trailer and the message (A)
P2 Theory: The Final Girl - Who, where and how? (C)
P3 Theory: Religeon and Sexuality - Who, where and how? (C)
Compare with actual Horror RMT and examine meaning? (B)
Evaluate the strength and limits of the theory reading in your Trailer and the message (A)
P3 Theory: Religeon and Sexuality - Who, where and how? (C)
Compare with actual Horror RMT and examine meaning? (B)
Evaluate the strength and limits of the theory reading in your Trailer and the message (A)
P4 Theory: Hegemony & Teen Punishment - Who, where, which and how? (C)
Compare with actual Horror RMT and examine meaning? (B)
Evaluate the strength and limits of the theory reading in your Trailer and the message (A)
P5 Theory: The Monster or Other Who, where, which and how? (C)
Compare with actual Horror RMT and examine meaning? (B)
Evaluate the strength and limits of the theory reading in your Trailer and the message (A)
Theorists: Neale, Clover, Mulvey, Gramsci, Berger, Dobbs, Derry
Paragraph Plan:
Point - Apply the theory and it's terms, consider how much your Trailer uses/can apply the Theory (do not explain the theory)
Example - Specific description and examination of your trailer - how you have 'build' or shown this theory aspect (ie: Character MES or presented the disruption visually on screen)
Explanation/Analysis - How does the Trailer 'function' or 'work' using this theory, what Meaning or Messages does this reveal? Is it aiming to be more complex, realistic, unpredictable?
Plenary:
Tuesday 26 September 2017
Monday 25 September 2017
1.3 Lesson Tasks Development Final Week Deadline
1.3 Lesson Tasks Development Final Week Deadline
Where you should be at by now: 75% of the Website completed and Development Tasks posted
By the end of the lesson you must:
1. Complete your team page, individual profile and embed your summer trailer & evaluation (3 act montage, stock scenes, tone)
2. Embed your individual Concept presentations from YouTube (finish recording these in lesson & edit in Final Cut). Embed examples of trailer that have influenced it.
3. Leave feedback on each other's ideas - strengths & weaknesses. (Consider practicality, budget, is it horror enough?)
4. Annotate these pages to explain what was learned.
5. Prepare your Final Group Treatment - (this is what you are going to produce) -see Development Booklet Links sent for homework last week for guidance.
6. Development Genre Student 1: History of (your sub-genre) Horror examples - Metz 4 stages of Genre
Use images, embed video & text to plot out the History of your sub genre using Timeglider
7. Development Task Horror Genre (Student 1) Stock Characters in Horror
1.3 Prep and Homework for w/c 3.10.16
Prep 1.
Exam Prep: Audience (30 mins)
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/week-3-prep-for-wc-31016.html
Prep: 2.
Feedback Development (15 mins)
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/fsa-12-development-feedback.html
Watch the feedback for last years students on their Development Task and apply any changes to your work
Homework 1: (2 hours)
Divide up roles for the Pre-Production - 50% of YOUR role is due by next Friday 6th October
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/141-assignment-2-pre-production.html
Homework 2: (30 mins)
Write up your timed Representation Essay using EITHER an example of last years or your intended idea for your Trailer
https://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/13-representation-essay-plan.html
Homework 3: (20 mins)
Rewrite your Genre essay giving your responses to the questions - EDIT THE EXISTING DRAFT and make the changes in RED
Exam Prep: Audience (30 mins)
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/week-3-prep-for-wc-31016.html
Prep: 2.
Feedback Development (15 mins)
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/fsa-12-development-feedback.html
Watch the feedback for last years students on their Development Task and apply any changes to your work
Homework 1: (2 hours)
Divide up roles for the Pre-Production - 50% of YOUR role is due by next Friday 6th October
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/141-assignment-2-pre-production.html
Homework 2: (30 mins)
Write up your timed Representation Essay using EITHER an example of last years or your intended idea for your Trailer
https://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/13-representation-essay-plan.html
Homework 3: (20 mins)
Rewrite your Genre essay giving your responses to the questions - EDIT THE EXISTING DRAFT and make the changes in RED
Monday 18 September 2017
1.2.2 Exam Narrative (Prep for this week's theory lesson)
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/32-q1b-exam-narrative.html
Learn 5 Narrative Theorists exploring the resources on the blog
Learn 5 Narrative Theorists exploring the resources on the blog
Tuesday 12 September 2017
Monday 11 September 2017
1.1 Development Stage (due w/c 18th September)
https://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/121-coursework-1-development-stage.html
You have been emailed the word document resources
You have been emailed the word document resources
Monday 3 July 2017
3.1 Horror Theory
Task 1 (2 hours)
Use the resources below to teach each other in groups (use class time or whatsapp to communicate this and help each other)
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/21-prep-work-next-monday.html
Clips and questions to test yourself
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/31-lecture-clips-development-of-horror.html
Homework - (2 hours)
Task 2: Write a 300 word summary on each of the bullet pointed theories (1500 words in total - embed examples of videos of scene or trailers you have found that demonstrate this)
- Final Girl
- How Genres (conventions) Change over Time
- The Male Gaze
- What Zombies represent
- Post-modern Horror
Task 3: Make your Trailer based on the best ideas in your group. It must demonstrate the following
Use of fades
Use of cuts to black
Titles
Sound
1 minute total duration
Wednesday 21 June 2017
READ THIS Instructions for next week
Cover Instructions - Here is the plan for next week
1st lesson (Mon) You are pitching
their Horror film ideas to camera, please record each students pitch. I have
given them explicit detail in what it needs to contain in their prep work. The class will then
vote on the best 4 that will be produced over the summer.
Any time left over
will be work in their production teams to cover this in your booklets independently - http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/21-semiotic-analysis-lecture.html
(they can look at the previous students blogs to help them ONLY if they are
stuck)
Anyone who come unprepared will be placed on a S1
disciplinary.
2nd and 3rd lesson will be editing –
here is the lesson plan http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.com/2017/06/wk-3-trailer-structural-analysis-and.html You MUST complete this by the end of next week. There will be another 4hrs
of Homework posted on the blog on for them to complete also.
Friday class – slightly different, you will start on the editing lesson http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.com/2017/06/wk-3-trailer-structural-analysis-and.html
All work is to uploaded to your blogs
Wk 2 Homework & Prep
Homework
Task 1 (6 mins) Learn how to make notes using the Cornel Method as you watch the film. Print off a use the template here
Then watch Cabin in the Woods click on V2 (if the link does not work I expect you to find an alternative - it is available on Youtube for £2.99) and make notes (1hr 30m)
Task 2 (30 mins) Complete 1 of the film crits in the back of your booklets IN DETAIL for Cabin in the Woods.
Task 3 (30 mins) Using your notes from class on sub-genre and Horror conventions, write a 300 word summary of HOW the film make interesting use of the conventions of Horror and Subgenres you have studied
Task 4 (30 mins) Write a 300 word analysis of how the following themes and sub-texts are raised in the film (with examples of scenes that do so) - what is the film trying to say, particularly through its ending?
a) Teen Punishment
b) Gender & Sexuality
c) Yonic & Phallic Imagery
The above is due Wednesday 28th
Prep:
Task 1: (30 mins) Use the pages in your booklets to put together your own film idea based on your fears. You will pitch these in class next week on camera which will be uploaded to Youtube for the coursework examiner
You must:
have a title
reference at least 3 other Horror Films,
identify the sub-genre,
what conventions its has that makes it recognisable as this sub-genre
which theme we have discussed will it address
have an intended audience (gender and age)
Task 2: (30 mins) Write up a 150 word treatment (see your booklets for how to write a treatment)
The above is due Monday 26th
Total: 4 hrs
Task 1 (6 mins) Learn how to make notes using the Cornel Method as you watch the film. Print off a use the template here
Task 2 (30 mins) Complete 1 of the film crits in the back of your booklets IN DETAIL for Cabin in the Woods.
Task 3 (30 mins) Using your notes from class on sub-genre and Horror conventions, write a 300 word summary of HOW the film make interesting use of the conventions of Horror and Subgenres you have studied
Task 4 (30 mins) Write a 300 word analysis of how the following themes and sub-texts are raised in the film (with examples of scenes that do so) - what is the film trying to say, particularly through its ending?
a) Teen Punishment
b) Gender & Sexuality
c) Yonic & Phallic Imagery
The above is due Wednesday 28th
Prep:
Task 1: (30 mins) Use the pages in your booklets to put together your own film idea based on your fears. You will pitch these in class next week on camera which will be uploaded to Youtube for the coursework examiner
You must:
have a title
reference at least 3 other Horror Films,
identify the sub-genre,
what conventions its has that makes it recognisable as this sub-genre
which theme we have discussed will it address
have an intended audience (gender and age)
Task 2: (30 mins) Write up a 150 word treatment (see your booklets for how to write a treatment)
The above is due Monday 26th
Total: 4 hrs
Wednesday 7 June 2017
1.1 Conventions & Iconography & Semiotics
A Reflect/evaluate
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How you will build on their strengths
How you will solve the problems typically encountered
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Conclusion & class discussion
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A/B Justify
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Why the student work belongs in the chosen grade criteria using the mark scheme
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3 x example Grids
Annotated in Szoter
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C Analyse
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Previous student work for strengths and weaknesses in camera, editing, sound skills and selecting M-E-S
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3 x example Grids
Rank order
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D Identify & apply
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Some conventions of a Trailer
Some conventions of Horror
Outline the levels of success in the mark criteria
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Mind Map
3 x example Grids
Rank Order
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WELCOME TO MEDIA BOOT CAMP
Hello - I have been looking over your grades, attendance and average GCSE scores and have already put you in production groups.
You will need all to raise your game from AS. Now it gets challenging and proper A Level standard.
The activities will be measuring your independence and group work - there will be no teacher support outside of classes, but there will be technician support.
Your conduct and discipline over the next four weeks will be closely monitored and recorded to make a final decision about your groupings and will have an impact on my predictions of your grades for UCAS.
By next week you must complete/sorted the following to successfully Go Green
You will be expected to take notes in class to complete the A2 Transition Booklets
All homework and Prep is listed in you Transition Booklets on the Course Outline
The way the blog is labelled is as follows:
1.1 or 1.2 or 1.3 means 1st Week, lesson 1, 2 or 3
You will need all to raise your game from AS. Now it gets challenging and proper A Level standard.
The activities will be measuring your independence and group work - there will be no teacher support outside of classes, but there will be technician support.
Your conduct and discipline over the next four weeks will be closely monitored and recorded to make a final decision about your groupings and will have an impact on my predictions of your grades for UCAS.
By next week you must complete/sorted the following to successfully Go Green
- Set up a new Google account and a Blogger Blog (see link for instructions), and email me the link the page site (XXXXX.blogspot.co.uk)
- You must create/join a class Whatsapp group and download the app to your phone
- Buy and bring your own ring binder, A4 pad of lined paper, (ideally a portable hard drive), a set of pens and highlighters and your given A2 Transition Booklet
- You must attend all lessons during Transition
- You must complete 3 hours of weekly individual and team based work
- You must complete 1 hour of academic Prep work (reading and summarising using Cornel Notes system)
You will be expected to take notes in class to complete the A2 Transition Booklets
All homework and Prep is listed in you Transition Booklets on the Course Outline
The way the blog is labelled is as follows:
1.1 or 1.2 or 1.3 means 1st Week, lesson 1, 2 or 3
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Class
1
Analysis
& evaluation of student Horror
Trailers – (Oscars) marking Identify
Framework 1
conventions
& Iconography & Semiotics
Horror
mood board, Thinglink annotations
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Class
2
Framework 1
Sub genres of
horror presentation (Thinglink poster with iconography)
Stock Scenes and
Stock Shot Types
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Class
3
Framework 1
Teaser
and Trailers Content analysis
conventions of form (Variety of
Genres) between them - (montage, titles, jump scare and Todorov narrative
conventions)
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Homework
In
booklet: Individual analysis of 3
existing Horror Trailers in booklet (different subgenres)
Create an interactive mood board-poster 9 sub genres
Go Green: Buy
and bring a folder, set up a blog, pad of A4, highlighter pens; booklets hole
punched
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Prep:
Read
over Genre Theorists: Burton and Neale and Metz – summarise their theories on
your blog in 100 words
Revise
for Terminology quiz on conventions and Theorists
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2
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Lecture
1: Iconic Horror Films 50s-60s Metz Genre Cycles Experimental
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Lecture
2: Iconic Horror Films 70s-80s Metz
Genre Cycles Classic
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Lecture
2: Iconic Horror Films 90s-2010s Metz Genre Cycles Parody &
Deconstruction
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Homework
Research
the films in the booklet and find out why they are Iconic Horror films and
Critically Recognized
Develop
an idea for your summer Trailer to pitched
in class (use booklet)
Find
3 films that are influential and develop your own idea
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Prep:
Identify
and source 12 pieces of footage of genre
set pieces and iconography for
your Mash Up Trailer
Read
over Narrative Theorists: Todorov, Levi Strauss and Barthes – summarise their
theories on your blog in 100 words
Revise
for Terminology quiz on conventions and Theorists
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2
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Class
1
Basic Final Cut
Edit workshop
Re-make
a Horror Trailer Titles Placement and Shutterstock footage – structure of
Horror Trailers using cuts and fades to black
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Class
2
Edit
workshop
Re-make
a Horror Trailer Titles Placement and Shutterstock footage
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Class
3
Sound
editing (Garageband to score an existing Horror sequence workshop)
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Develop
Treatment for idea for a Horror
Film drawing on 3 existing films as influences – find a suitable Horror
location (recce) and present in
lesson (this will be filmed over summer) create a mock poster using template
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Prep:
Read over notes on Subtexts, Final Girl and Scream Queens (Clover, Dobbs
& Mulvey, Phallic, Yonic)
Put
together pitch with 3 films drawn from
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3
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Class
1
Pitches
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Class
2
Framework 2
Theoretical
Analysis
of Horrors:
Subtexts
& Semiotics
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Class
3
Framework 3
Are Horror
Films Misogynistic?
Feminism
Theoretical Analysis of Horrors
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Summer
Work
1.
Swede of an influential horror
film trailer, shoot and edit on Splice
or shoot your own idea
2.
Complete Booklet for assessment and groupings Prepare pitch outline for your
own individual idea for film
3.
Individual Location Research – video selfie of a location & risk assess
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Prep:
watch instructional video on Youtube how to create supernatural effects with
Jump Cuts (Melies and student work)
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