A2 media studies risk assessment

1. The
Lockers
Risk 1:
As Diana will be
receiving text
messages after
she opens and
closes her
locker, we need
to assure that
the over the
shoulder shot in
which we take
presents Diana’s
action and the
locker
simultaneously.
If the
environment is
over-crowded
this could affect
our ability to do
this camera shot
as people will be
constantly
walking pass the
lockers.
Solution:
Therefore,
we will have
to ask
permission
from the
headmaster
to use the
lockers in
quiet
conditions.
We will also
have to use
the
equipment
of a tripod
so that the
over the
shoulder
shot is
steady.
Risk 2:
We may be
unable to use
the lockers if
we do not
know
somebody
who owns a
locker. If this
problem
occurs than
we may have
to use the
gym lockers
as an
alternative as
it is free and
flexible to
attain.
Solution:
Ask
permission
from
someone
who owns a
locker or
either
purchase a
locker or
use the gym
lockers.
Risk 3:
As we will be
using some
students
within the
background,
if the
atmosphere
is noisy we
would
potentially
disrupt
classrooms
next door.
Solutions:
Inform our
actors before
hand to keep
the noise
down.
Inform
classrooms
beforehand
so that
teachers are
aware of
what is going
on.
The street Risk 1:
We will be using
the street for
when Diana
enters the
college with her
clique. However,
if the street is
too over-crowded,
the
whole process
of our filming
may well be
slowed down as
Solution:
Find dates
in which the
street is
least packed
with people
e.g. a
Saturday or
early in the
morning on
a weekday.
Risk 2:
We will be
setting up our
camera
equipment in
the street;
also
rehearsing
some scenes
of Diana and
her clique
walking.
However, if
Solution:
Observe
beforehand
to check if
the ground
is on safe
terms; that
there are
no yellow
signs
around. If
the
grounds
Risk 3: Our
actors might
not perform
as well as
they can do
due to
intimidation.
Solution:
Frequent
rehearsals
with our
actors on
Risk assessment

2. people will be
stopping for a
chat or either
making their
way to lesson.
the ground is
slippery
people might
fall or trip
which could
lead to
accidents.
Slippery
grounds can
also affect
the tripod’s
balance and
therefore our
ability to get
camera shots
right.
are unsafe
we can ask
the
cleaners
the dates
in which
the
grounds
will be safe
to walk on
and
therefore
arrange
another
date on
those days.
free days.
Bribes such
as, free food
to motivate
the actors to
perform
well.
The
performing
arts toilet
Risk 1:
As all of the
group members
including the
main actor
(Diana) and
camera
equipments will
be used in the
toilet, we need
to assure that
the space is not
too confined
and that we are
comfortable
with filming
here. If the
space is too
confined or
small, health
problems can
occur as our
actors may be
claustrophobic.
Moreover,
people may be
Solution:
Set up all the
camera
equipment
and get all the
people
involved in
the film within
the
performing
arts toilet
beforehand so
that we can
assure that
the location is
spacious
enough. Ask
permission
from the
performing
arts
department to
make a notice
of the
performing
arts toilet
being
occupied by
Risk 2:
Filthy
surroundings
may result in
us being
unable to
use the fake
blood in the
sinks. Filthy
surroundings
can also lead
to illness.
Solution:
Assure that
the toilets
are clean
enough to
use. Wash
hands or
use hand
sanitizer
after
filming.
Risk 3: As
the toilet is
a public
place,
people are
free to walk
in and out of
the toilets.
This can
result in us
having to
repeat
certain
scenes more
than
necessary as
people may
interrupt
our scene.
Solution:
Ask
permission
to make
sure that the

3. squashed
resulting in us
having to use a
different toilet.
us. toilet is
strictly
occupied by
us only.
Make a
poster on
the door
that informs
people that
students are
filming here.
Geneva’s
room
Risk 1:
Geneva’s room
will be used for
when Diana
goes to bed;
receives another
text message
then vomits out
blood after
drinking
cranberry juice.
There might be
a risk of
Geneva’s
valuables being
stolen as there
are some actors
who will be
coming to
Geneva’s house
that Geneva will
not be familiar
with.
Solution:
Make sure
that
Geneva’s
valuables are
hidden in a
safe
environment.
Make sure
that our
chosen
actors are
trustworthy
and sensible
enough.
Risk 2:
Some actors
may have
strict parents
who will not
allow them to
go to
Geneva’s
house as they
may not be
familiar with
her. This
could result
in us having
to change the
whole
bedroom
scene or cut it
out.
Moreover, if
the distance
of Geneva’s
house is far,
some
students may
be unable to
make it as
they may be
busy.
Solution:
Ask
permission
from the
actors’
parents or
relatives
through
making
them sign a
letter.
Arrange
dates for
the meet up
when the
actors are
free, also
ask Geneva
if costs for
travel are
needed to
get to her
house so
that we can
be aware.

4. The park Risk 1:
Unauthorised
access in the
park could
lead to us
being unable
to shoot the
video.
Solution:
Write a
formal letter
to the
council of the
area of the
park with the
intention of
asking
permission
to use the
park.
Risk 2: The
weather may
not be
appropriate
for our shoot.
For instance,
if it is raining
the camera
may be
damaged
from the rain;
if it is too
cold this
could inhibit
the
performance
of the actors.
Solution:
Check the
weather
forecast for
the day in
which we
will meet
up at the
park.
Through
this way
we can
attain
umbrellas
and heavy
jackets if
the
weather is
extreme.
Risk 3:
Children
playing
around at
the park
may
intervene
with our
work
therefore
we will need
to inform
the parents
of the
children
about what
is going on
so that they
can restrain
them.