3. Learning Intentions
To understand how AS Media is structured
To understand requirements of practical
coursework element of Media Studies
To apply understanding to analysis of media
texts
4. Success Criteria
I will be clear about course content
I will offer some contribution to tasks set
I will probably contribute in reasonable detail
offer considered responses
I may respond in detail and lead discussion/
analysis activities
6. The Course
Foundation Portfolio (50%)
Preliminary exercise (30s-1 min)
Titles/ Opening of new fiction film (2 mins max)
Research, planning and evaluation
Key Media Concepts (50%)
Textual Analysis and Representation (TV Drama)
Institutions and Audiences (Film Industry)
Ms King
7. The Expectations
100% attendance and punctuality
2/3 60 min weekly tasks, practical and written
Complete all work to highest standards
Meet all deadlines
Prepare for lessons
Maintain your blog
Meet targets
Fulfil/ transcend expectations
Contribute to lessons – work hard, share ideas
Behave professionally
Go the extra mile...
8. Analysis Task
How does this opening grab audience
attention?
Music and sound effects
Dialogue
Mood and tone
Editing
Camerawork
10. Analysis Task
How did this opening grab audience
attention?
Music and sound effects
Dialogue
Mood and tone
Editing
Camerawork
11. Assessment Objectives
AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of media concepts,
contexts and critical debates, using
terminology appropriately and with
accurate and coherent written
expression [exam only]
Weight 30%
12. Assessment Objectives
AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding
to show how meanings are created
when analysing media products and
evaluating your own practical work.
Weight 30% [10% of Unit 2]
13. Assessment Objectives
AO3 Demonstrate the ability to plan and
construct media products using
appropriate technical and creative
skills.
Weight 30% [30% of Unit 2]
14. Assessment Objectives
AO4 Demonstrate the ability to undertake
and apply appropriate research
Weight 10% [10% of Unit 2]
15. AO Weightings
% of AS GCE Total
AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4
G321 Foundation Portfolio
in Media
0 10 30 10 50
G322 Key Media Concepts
(TV Drama)
30 20 0 0 50
• Consider Performance Descriptors
• Explain how these might be
demonstrated in G321
16. Task – Opening a film
What is the best film opening you have ever
seen?
Why?
17. Plenary
What does AS Media involve?
How will we succeed?
What will you need to do?
What will you need to know?