Unit 2 - AOS 1 - Media industry production...
In this area of study students focus on national, international and global media industry issues, and the developments in the media industry and their impact on media production stages, and specialist roles within these stages.
Media products are the result of collaborative and specialist production stages and roles. Students learn that the degree of specialisation among production personnel varies according to the scale and context of the media production process, and that specialist stages and roles require different skills and training. They learn that employment in the industry depends on factors such as the degree of specialism required and funding of media productions, and that the work of media practitioners is influenced by developments and issues within the industry.
Outcome 1...
On completion of this unit the student should be able to discuss media industry issues and developments relating to the production stages of a media product, and describe specialist roles within the media industry.
Task 1:
1. Download the Powerpoint below. 2. Read the notes on 'Development' 3. Summarise key points (including personnel involved) 3. Use the links to the right to view the Case Studies. 4. Complete the questions on slide
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Link to videos
Stuck in Development Hell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZL-puzxm-Q District 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ScTyJnhOw Batman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arx8n8zEx8o Alien https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zeyTXjEYLE |
Media Industry SAC
To show your understanding of the stages and roles in the film production process, you are going to complete an investigation on the production of your favourite film. To complete this investigation, you will need to obtain a copy of the film on DVD or blu-ray. It’s a good idea to choose a film that has ample special features. To complete this task, you will need to:
• watch the film
• listen to the audio commentary
• watch any other bonus features
• conduct additional research using YouTube
• find additional information about the production of the film using Wikipedia as a starting point
While you’re watching these segments and reading articles, take notes under the following headings:
-Pre-Production,
-Principal Photography and
-Post Production.
These notes should include any relevant information on the production of the film. You might choose to write down quotes that you can later use in your report on the production of this film.
Your video essay should include;
What is a video essay??
- Somewhat like a conventional essay in that you need to research and structure your content
- However, a video essay allows you to incorporate sound and image to make for a much more engaging presentation
• watch the film
• listen to the audio commentary
• watch any other bonus features
• conduct additional research using YouTube
• find additional information about the production of the film using Wikipedia as a starting point
While you’re watching these segments and reading articles, take notes under the following headings:
-Pre-Production,
-Principal Photography and
-Post Production.
These notes should include any relevant information on the production of the film. You might choose to write down quotes that you can later use in your report on the production of this film.
Your video essay should include;
- specific reference to the stages of the production process
- roles in the film production process.
- It might also touch on any issues that affected the filmmakers and the production of your selected film, such as sources of finance or copyright.
What is a video essay??
- Somewhat like a conventional essay in that you need to research and structure your content
- However, a video essay allows you to incorporate sound and image to make for a much more engaging presentation