3. G321: Foundation Portfolio in
Media- coursework
• kept on a blog.
• This is a coursework unit where candidates
produce a media artefact from a series of
briefs.
• This process involves progression from a pre-
production, preliminary exercise to a more fully
realised piece.
• The briefs offered are: print, video, audio and
website.
• Candidates present their research and
planning on a blog and do an evaluation in
digital format, based on seven required
prompt questions
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8. Print
• Preliminary exercise: using DTP and an
image manipulation program, produce the
front page of a new school/college
magazine, featuring a photograph of a
student in medium close-up plus some
appropriately laid-out text and a masthead.
• Main task: the front page, contents and
double page spread of a new music
magazine (if done as a group task, each
member of the group to produce an
individual edition of the magazine, following
the same house style)
9. Video
• Preliminary exercise: Continuity task involving
filming and editing a character opening a
door, crossing a room and sitting down in a
chair opposite another character, with whom
she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of
dialogue. This task should demonstrate match
on action, shot/reverse shot and the 180-
degree rule.
• Main task: the titles and opening of a new
fiction film, to last a maximum of two minutes.
• All video and audio material must be original,
produced by the candidate(s), with the
exception of music or audio effects from a
copyright-free source.
12. Audio
• Preliminary exercise: the introductory music/jingle
for a show on the radio with a presenter
introducing and greeting their guest (who must
respond) and playing an archive sound clip
relating to the guest (approximately 30-40 seconds
duration in total). This exercise is to demonstrate
understanding of sound editing and mixing and
conventions of radio.
• Main task: A five minute news bulletin (local radio)
to include title music, presenter, specialist
reporters, OBs, recorded interview, a vox pop and
appropriate sound fx and structure.
• All audio material must be original, produced by
the candidate(s), with the exception of music or
audio effects from a copyright-free source
13. Exam
• Textual Analysis and Representation.
• In Section A, Representation in TV Drama.
• candidates answer questions on a 4 minute
unseen TV drama extract that is then linked to
some aspect of the representation within the
sequence.
• Institutions and Audiences
• In Section B, candidates study the British Film
Industry.
• We examine the production, distribution,
marketing and exchange of films made by UK
based film companies.
14. • The aim of this course is to;
• • enhance candidates enjoyment and
appreciation of the media and its role in
their daily lives;
• • develop critical understanding of the
media through engagement with media
products and concepts and through the
creative application of practical skills;
• • explore production processes,
technologies and contexts;
• • become independent in research skills
and their application
