This document provides guidance on developing a response to an exam question about using digital technology. It instructs students to split into two sides, with one side detailing examples of how they used digital technology in their AS coursework, and the other discussing its use at A2. Examples given include using Photoshop to edit images and Final Cut Express for video editing. Students are advised to identify at least 10 detailed examples each. The document then provides a sample exam question and outlines the structure of a response, including introducing what was done, providing AS and A2 examples with intention, example, and impact, and concluding with the most significant progress.

1. Digital Technology

2. What is digital technology?
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IL
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 What do we mean for our portfolios?

3. Task
 Split into two sides
 One side will think about their AS
coursework and put down in detail in
their notes HOW they used digital
technology.
 The other side will discuss the use of
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY at A2
 Between you, you should come up with
AT LEAST 10 DETAILED EXAMPLES
EACH
◦ Using photoshop to adjust and enhance
existing images for lighting and colour etc.
◦ Using final cut express for the storage of clips
and the adjustment of clips for tension and
artificial lighting.

4. Putting them together
 What can you see with regards to your
progress?

5. Typical Question
 1(a) Describe how you developed
your skills in the use of digital
technology for media production
and evaluate how these skills
contributed to your creative
decision making.
 Refer to a range of examples in
your answer to show how these
skills developed over time.

6. The Structure
 Intro – what did you do?
 AS - INTENTION, EXAMPLE,
IMPACT,
 A2 - NEW INTENTION, EXAMPLE,
IMPACT

7. Example Broken Down
Paragraph
 In our Thriller opening digital technology was
vital as we wanted to establish a sense of
mystery about our antagonist …
 Digital technology helped us in this through
the editing of our piece …
 This indicates that we were aware of the
impact that effects have on the audiences
and …
 In A2 the internet became more of …/We
further developed at A2
 For example …
 We were far more aware of the limitations
and …/At A2 we understood

8.  A2 – following the – PROGRESS
INTENTION, EXAMPLE, IMPACT
PROGRESS
 Conclusion – Most Significant

9. Essay Time