Checklist for ‘A’ Level Media Coursework

Checklist for ‘A’ Level Media Coursework

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All blog addresses must be submitted via a central hub and contain links to all production work

Blogs must be meaningful and reflective

Have a look at the exemplar work at http://ocrmediastudies.weebly.com. Be honest and realistic when reflecting on your own construction work and planning improvements

Evaluations must make creative use of digital technology (E.g. A director’s ‘Making of…’documentary for music video or commentary recorded over main task or, at the very least, include screen grabs and not text only)

Evaluations must address issues of institution (e.g. publisher and distribution) and audience in detail

A2

Variety of mise en scene (more than 1-2 actors and locations) must be used to achieved Level 4

Music videos should include elements of performance as well as/instead of only atmospheric interpretations

Teaser trailers must incorporate a sufficiently detailed narrative

For music videos, do not choose well-known songs. Choose obscure or ideally copyright-free music from sources such as www.jamendo.com
Magazines and newspapers must have a distinct house style – e.g. lettering, colour scheme
Pages must be set up as correct size
Indesign must be used for any print publications

Candidates must ensure they fully understand the details of the ancillary tasks and follow the instructions carefully

Digipaks must be complete – all panels included and ensure that your dimensions are correct