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Welcome to Uxbridge GCSE Media, here's what you've missed:
Welcome to the GCSE Media Course here at Uxbridge.
You need to know a few things...
(See 'Introduction to course' page for more info)
This is the Media GCSE Level where you learn about Action Adventure film techniques, plan and make a CD Cover and a Magazines, then learn to analyse TV Comedies, scheduling techniques and audience pleasures, as well as the way certain groups are represented by the media.
B321 is 30% of the overall mark
B322 is 40% of the overall mark
and
B324 is 30% of the overall mark.
60% of the course is the coursework (B321+B324)
The exam is in June/ July and will be a analyse of an unseen Action Adventure film clip and anaysis of Two TV Comedies which you will study.
GCSE Media: 83% pass rate (A-C) 2015
96% pass rate (A-G) 2015
That means 4% will fail - it's up to you not to be in that zone.
Why Media?
The 'Media' is a subject that is constantly changing on a daily basis; from phone-hacking scandals to Web 2.0 to Twitter campaigns to User-Generated Content (UGC).
One could argue that the study of this ever-changing phenomena has never been more important since most creative jobs in the marketplace expect a working knowledge of video production, advertising techniques or blogging. Indeed, not knowing about these skills might seriously curtail your earning ability.
As well as potentially working in the newspaper, magazine, film and TV industries, you might be employed in a charity to create online games or videos to raise awareness of an issue, or by a museum to make an amusing app' for a mobile phone. More importantly, media education is not just about making you employable, it is also important to know what is out there in terms of contemporary and foriegn films, how you can be targeted by the advertising industry, how the magazine and newspaper industries work and the nature of the British Film Industry.
It is a fascinating subject that will have you learning how to plan, make and evaluate a short film, critically assess an advert or film or poster design. You might also analyse the front page of a newspaper and magazine in terms of target audience - and consider the changing representation of age, race and class on our screens. All that and Web 2.0.
You need to know a few things...
(See 'Introduction to course' page for more info)
This is the Media GCSE Level where you learn about Action Adventure film techniques, plan and make a CD Cover and a Magazines, then learn to analyse TV Comedies, scheduling techniques and audience pleasures, as well as the way certain groups are represented by the media.
The great thing about this qualification is it introduces YOU to the key concepts, and helps YOU develop insights into a wide range of media. It also allows YOU to apply YOUR knowledge and skills in creative, practical ways.
The GCSE course is divided into 3 units:
- Unit B321: Controlled Assessment.
- Unit B322: Textual Analysis and Media Studies Topic (Moving Image)
- Unit B324: Production Portfolio in Media Studies – Controlled Assessment.
B322 is 40% of the overall mark
and
B324 is 30% of the overall mark.
60% of the course is the coursework (B321+B324)
The exam is in June/ July and will be a analyse of an unseen Action Adventure film clip and anaysis of Two TV Comedies which you will study.
GCSE Media: 83% pass rate (A-C) 2015
96% pass rate (A-G) 2015
That means 4% will fail - it's up to you not to be in that zone.
Why Media?
The 'Media' is a subject that is constantly changing on a daily basis; from phone-hacking scandals to Web 2.0 to Twitter campaigns to User-Generated Content (UGC).
One could argue that the study of this ever-changing phenomena has never been more important since most creative jobs in the marketplace expect a working knowledge of video production, advertising techniques or blogging. Indeed, not knowing about these skills might seriously curtail your earning ability.
As well as potentially working in the newspaper, magazine, film and TV industries, you might be employed in a charity to create online games or videos to raise awareness of an issue, or by a museum to make an amusing app' for a mobile phone. More importantly, media education is not just about making you employable, it is also important to know what is out there in terms of contemporary and foriegn films, how you can be targeted by the advertising industry, how the magazine and newspaper industries work and the nature of the British Film Industry.
It is a fascinating subject that will have you learning how to plan, make and evaluate a short film, critically assess an advert or film or poster design. You might also analyse the front page of a newspaper and magazine in terms of target audience - and consider the changing representation of age, race and class on our screens. All that and Web 2.0.
Homework for Week 1
Have a listen to the podcast by clicking on the link
It's about 10 mins; note down what they say, make a list of reasons for and reasons against studying media, type or write it out and present to me for next lesson.
So.....Essay.....
‘Why study Media?’
The FOR and Against argument
•300 words.
Don't just regurgitate the podcast....Research other points....form an opinion!!!
Hand in completed next lesson
You need to know why we're studying this and need to be able to articulate your thoughts if you want to pass GCSE Media.
The last two slides give you information on your first homework.
TASK (Homework 1)
Have a listen to the podcast by clicking on the link Why Media (it is also contained within the powerpoint). It's about 10 mins; note down what they say, make a list of reasons for and reasons against studying media, type or write it out and present to me for next lesson.
You need to know why we're studying this and need to be able to articulate your thoughts if you want to pass GCSE Media.
Have a listen to the podcast by clicking on the link Why Media (it is also contained within the powerpoint). It's about 10 mins; note down what they say, make a list of reasons for and reasons against studying media, type or write it out and present to me for next lesson.
You need to know why we're studying this and need to be able to articulate your thoughts if you want to pass GCSE Media.
2. In addition...
You need to ask yourself these questions:
1: What sort of grade to you hope to achieve?
2: How much homework do you think that needs?
3: What % attendance do you think is necessary?
4: What do you think is required at each lesson?
5: How will you order your notes?
These websites will help you:
Mediaedu - username and password to be updated.
Moodle – useful for revision and submission of assignments
And this one!
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