Here are some sites to help you get started: DON'T JUST USE THESE!!!!!!!!

http://www.aber.ac.uk/media/Documents/intgenre/intgenre1.html essay about genre theory

http://www.resnet.trinity.edu/wmclean/genre.htm more genre theory and info about film noir

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=film+genre+theory&oq=film+genre&aq=4&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=1485l5328l0l9594l14l12l2l0l0l0l188l969l4.4l8l0 film genre presentation

http://www.filmsite.org/ great film site overall for

http://www.filmsite.org/genres.html a lot for film genre, subgenres etc....REALLY GOOD!

Assignment #4: GENRE PARTNER PROJECT

Set: Sept 19/20

Due: Thur Sept 22

As always, the majority of this presentation should be done with labelled visuals and bullet points, NOT a lot of lengthy writing.

Task: You are completing a research assignment with a partner which researches 2 genres: drama, horror/thriller. You should each choose 1 genre each (drama or horror/thriller) and you may complete film noir as an extension together.  Even though you are doing a separate genre each, you may work together on this to help each other and learn about the other genre.  Use a colour code (background of slides) to identify who did what work, this is important for moderator.               RED – partner 1 (horror/thriller)      BLUE – partner 2 (drama)

Attempt to do research from a variety of sources; not just internet! On the internet use a range of internet websites, not all from Wikipedia, youtube and IMBD – they have limited information.

You need to:

1. Define the genre with definition and explain approximately when this genre was established, why it was established.
2. How has the genre changed over time and how has it mixed with other genres (example romance and comedy were 2 distinctive genres and now we see a hybrid called ‘rom-com’ which has elements of both genres)
3. Include 5-10 examples of films each genre.  YOU NEED TO LOOK BACK IN HISTORY, NOT all current  films!
1. Title, Director, distributing company, when released, basic plot of film
2. How does it meet the conventions in genre?

                                                               i.      Example:  Modern teenage slasher has young group of adventurous youths trying to escape their normal lives for a trip/adventure away in which they will slowly getting tortured and/or killed off by a beastly villain

3. STILL photographs

                                                               i.      You must include photographs that show us your understanding of conventions and filmmaking aspects of this film

                                                              ii.      YOU MAY LABEL THESE

1.       Characters

2.       Angles/shots

3.       Music

4.       special effects

5.       anything!

4. Youtube clips (trailer or scenes is good) if possible
3. To be done together and most important part of the presentation!
1. What did you learn from these films? (remember to focus on film making)
2. HOW DID THEY INSPIRE YOU?  You may relate this to the future presentation of your idea for an opening sequence which you will need to prove how you got inspiration from real films; this is a good start.

*It is up to you to research and find films. I have some you may borrow for one night at a time. I will also be holding media  film club in which I will use lunch times and afterschool to show excellent and relative films. It will be on Tues, Wed and Thur.  I highly recommend you attend these over the next few weeks for you to watch excellent films and gain understanding and inspiration for the development of your opening sequences. We may get to 1 or 2 in class.

TUES       Any genre                             WED Drama                                           THUR  Thriller/Horror

1-1:30                                                    1-1:30                                                    1-1:30

3:30-4:30/5                                          3:30-4:30/5                                          3:30-4:30/5


 

Detentions / Extensions

A lot of you have been coming to me to ask for extensions on your work and/or presentations for various reasons including lack of USB or computer problems at home.

It is now the 3rd week back to school and these excuses are no longer acceptable. I cannot accept problems with computers at home because there are resources at school and libraries. THIS IS WHY YOU CANNOT LEAVE WORK UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!

It is not my responsibility to excuse incomplete work, it is my responsibility to ensure you are complete work on given deadlines. When you are incomplete, you will have a sanction.

If you are absent from school that does not excuse you from a deadline, it is your responsibity to ask what work you have missed and you can access this 24/7 via the blog.

I am 99% of the time in the media room in the morning, free periods, lunch and afterschool and you are welcome to work in here any of those times. Take advantage of this - I will see you being productive and can include that in your report that I send to the moderator. Also remember, there is no group work in the study room or open internet access.

If there are any other serious reasons why you are not done work you must see me in the morning (before 9am) and provide me a note from your parents explaining the reasoning. If you don't do this - you will recieve the sanction.

If you skip a detention, you will have another one for skipping it.

Assignment #3 Individual Genre Interest presentation

Set: Lesson 2 in 2nd week (Sept 13/14)
Due: next lesson (due mon sept 18)

(please ignore the due date on the sheet)

You will present these to the class in your next lesson. I will grade you using the general marking criteria.

Remember the tips:
-don't read from the board, speak to class!
-you can use another form of presentation other than powerpoint (like prezi which is online presentation)
-don't write a lot of text, more images, diagrams and bullet points

Good luck and see me with any questions.

Homework: Due next lesson
-finish this presentation, bring on USB to lesson. (not done = detention and letter home)
-revise terminology/media key terms sheets on blog

2010-2011 Coursework Marks @ groups

Here is the information for Assignment #1: Coursework Analysis

Groups


1. Kayleigh (73)  Group Level/ Mark: Level 3 & low B grade
2. Michelle (70) (& Jade (66), Jayde (70), Haben (70)) Group Level/ Mark: Level 3 & low B grade
3. Rianna (59) (& Kefira (52), Emmanuella (41), Ochuko (25)) Group Level/ Mark: Level 2/3 & low C/high D grade
4. Rafaella (60) (& Shahna (60)) Group Level/ Mark: Level 2 & low C/high D grade
5. Dafne (83) (& Loreta (81), Karolina (84) ) Group Level/ Mark: Level 4 & low A grade
6. Alexa R (89) (& Tiara (78), Nkechi (88)) Group Level/ Mark: Level 4 & low A grade
7. Paul (29)(& Alexa M (78), Donielle (70), Taijarne (76)) Group Level/ Mark: Level 3 & B grade

Kayleigh Howlin  
http://kayleighhowlin93asmedia.blogspot.com/  

Michelle Asafu-Adjaye

http://www.michelleasafu-adjayeasmedia.blogspot.com/

Rianna Johnson

http://riannajohnsonasmedia.blogspot.com/

Haben Mesfun

http://habenmesfunmedia.blogspot.com/

Rafaella Batista

http://www.rafaellabatistaasmedia.blogspot.com/

Dafne Caldetto

http://dafnecaldattoasmedia.blogspot.com

Loreta Payongayong

http://loretapayongayongasmedia.blogspot.com/

Alexa Ranussi

http://alexaranussiasmedia.blogspot.com

Ochuko Igbiri

http://ochukoigbiriasmedia.blogspot.com/

Paul Renzo Velo

http://paulrenzoveloasmedia.blogspot.com


Here is the chart for grade boundaries in media studies 

Uploading problem

Apparently there are problems with uploading powerpoints (or other documents) into google docs (to embed on your blog).
The technician has confirmed that this is a problem with Internet Explorer.  If you use another browser such as chrome, mozilla, safari or if you have a Mac, it will work on those.
He said we have to wait so until then you can use Mac's in media room (on lunch or after school) OR do it from home if you have another type of browser other than Internet Explorer.
THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU DON'T DO WORK OR GETTING EXTENSIONS! - you have to keep up - I've explained the options.
I'll keep you informed.

Media Key Terms

Chantelle got these great revision notes online. They are good for key terms for the coursework (G321) and for exam (G322) section A: TV drama.

Revise these regularly!

Thank you Chantelle!