Thursday, 27 February 2014

Blog Feedback - February

Year 12,

Please see the table below for your individual feedback - if you are on green then I have no concerns, amber means you are almost up-to-date but are missing some of the essential post-production work, and red indicates that you are seriously behind and, as it stands, your blog is at a U standard.

If you are on red you will be closely monitored now for the next two weeks - I will review the traffic light system during our next double lesson on 13th March.

Well done to those on green and to those who have put in some serious work to stay on-track or catch-up!


Rhiannon
Your blog is looking fantastic! Kept well up-to-date with a range of media and technology – well done.
Dan
Good work on the production stills and information!
The piece of film that was edited by Rhiannon that she has on her blog you can also use on yours and explain that Rhiannon edited it (as it’s her role within the team), but it as you are the camera man it is an example of your work and practice.
 
You need to show some more evidence of research. Try using a mix of media formats as well – something like Prezzi is good.
 
Research:
-          Explain how your analysis has helped you identify the codes and conventions typical of your genre (how this has helped influence your script/ideas)
-          Inspiring films/directors
-          Music (there’s lots of links on Rhiannon’s you can copy and paste but make sure the commentary for it is your own work)
Production:
-          Storyboard
-          Film schedule
Zach
Looking good! All the pre-production information, research and planning is there.
Add some posts about the production process – a bit like a diary entry of every location/day, with images and stills.
Luke
What’s going on??? There is hardly anything on your blog! Considering you had Mr Bunce’s lessons before half term to work on this as well this is not good enough. Please work on this over the weekend to ensure you don’t fall behind.
 
Research:
-          Analysis of film opening(s) of your choice of genre (This is England/Trainspotting?)
-          Explain how your analysis has helped you identify the codes and conventions typical of your genre (how this has helped influence your script/ideas)
-          Initial planning stage (photograph/scan any notes from your early ideas/planning in class)
-          Inspiring films/directors
-          Roles and responsibilities within your production team
-          Music
-          Audience research/survey
Production:
-          Storyboard
-          Character profiles
-          Film schedule
Ben
Really good posts for the character profiles and inspirational films – ensure you stick to this quality for each post in the future. Think about including more research on analysis/codes/conventions/ camera angles associated with the genre. Use a range of different media – e.g. videos, Prezzi, etc.
 
Research:
-          Analysis of film opening(s) of your choice of genre (This is England/Trainspotting?)
-          Explain how your analysis has helped you identify the codes and conventions typical of your genre (how this has helped influence your script/ideas)
Production:
-          Storyboard – really like the post where it shows you producing the storyboard! Make sure you put the full version up as well.
Nathan
You need to catch up and quickly… Considering you had Mr Bunce’s lessons before half term to work on this as well this is not good enough.
Ensure you include more media on your blog – images, videos, Prezzi, etc.
 
Research:
-          Initial planning stage (photograph/scan any notes from your early ideas/planning in class)
-          Inspiring films/directors
-          Music
-          Audience research/survey
Production:
-          Storyboard
-          Character profiles
-          Film schedule
Harry
Same as above!!
 
Research:
-          Initial planning stage (photograph/scan any notes from your early ideas/planning in class)
-          Inspiring films/directors
-          Music
-          Audience research/survey
Production:
-          Storyboard
-          Character profiles
-          Film schedule
Martha
Some good research on the codes and conventions. I like the costume post, but make sure you’re not sharing posts and that you edit them with your own opinions and ideas. Include some more media on your posts – images, videos, Prezzi, etc.
 
Research:
-          Initial planning stage (photograph/scan any notes from your early ideas/planning in class)
-          Roles and responsibilities within your production team
-          Music – show some examples of what you’ve been looking at/inspirational ones from existing films.
Production:
-          Storyboard
Izzy
Your research is detailed and accurate (make sure all your commentary is your own writing and that you’re not copying and pasting posts within the group). Vary the media you use in your posts. Add the Voxpop link with a commentary of how it helped!
 
Research:
-          Initial planning stage (photograph/scan any notes from your early ideas/planning in class)
-          Roles and responsibilities within your production team
-          Audience research/survey
Becky
Research is looking good – well done! See my comments above about sharing posts though. Try to vary your media/technology by including a mix.
 
Research:
-          Initial planning stage (photograph/scan any notes from your early ideas/planning in class)
-          Roles and responsibilities within your production team
Production:
-          Storyboard
Sophie
Great costume research! See my comment on Izzy’s about sharing posts though. Try to include some varying media technologies – e.g. videos, Prezzi, etc.
 
Research:
-          Initial planning stage (photograph/scan any notes from your early ideas/planning in class)
-          Roles and responsibilities within your production team
Production:
-          Storyboard

Friday, 14 February 2014

Half Term ELT and Feedback

Year 12,

I will check the blogs over half term and give you all some individual feedback. From what I can see, they are looking a lot healthier - well done.

Remember, over half term you should get the bulk of your filming done, ready to start editing when we come back on the 24th.

Have a nice holiday!

- Miss F