This document outlines the tasks and deadlines for an AS Level Media Studies thriller opening project. It includes research tasks on March 17th, a treatment on March 23rd, a script and storyboards on March 30th, location materials on April 23rd, a first cut on May 7th, and a final cut on May 18th. All materials are to be uploaded to a group blog with names and using software like Slideshare for documents. It notes that class time will not be devoted solely to these tasks and that students must schedule accordingly and split tasks based on their roles and responsibilities in the group.

1. DATE TASK SUBMISSION
Tues 17th MARCH -
LESSON
4 x research tasks specified on my blog On the group blog, named and
uploaded.
Mon 23rd MARCH -
LESSON
Extensive brainstorm with images
Concept
3-4 page treatment
On the group blog, named and
uploaded. Use brainstorming
software such as bubbl.us and
document uploading software
such as slideshare.net.
Mon 30th MARCH -
LESSON
2-3 page script using correct formatting
4 pages of storyboards/script breakdowns
Cast and Crew list with images/details/
specifications
Props and costumes list with images/details
Shooting schedule
On the group blog, named and
uploaded. Use document
uploading software such as
slideshare.
Thursday 23rd APRIL -
LESSON
Location images with details/pictures
Location release forms
Cast and crew release agreement
Credit sequence and logo design
On group blog, named and
uploaded. Use document
uploading software such as
Slideshare.
Thursday 7th MAY -
LESSON
First cut of your two minute thriller opening
sequence - with credits/logos.
Rough individual log on group input.
On group blog, named and
uploaded. Add comments on
what you aim to change/adapt.
Log - checking only.
Monday 18th MAY -
LESSON
Final cut of your two minute thriller
opening sequence with credits
Final indvidual log on group input.
On group blog, named and
uploaded. Add comments on
what role you were responsible
for.
Log - foundation portfolio.
Mon 23rd MARCH -
LESSON
Evaluation questions. On foundation portfolio blog.
Each evaluation question should
be uploaded using different
blogging software.
AS LEVEL MEDIA STUDIES - THRILLER OPENING DATES
Please note that not all class time will be devoted to these tasks. It is up to you to stay on task and to
schedule. It is expected you split these tasks up in accordance with your role and responsibility in the
group. Choose tasks wisely.