YEAR 13 LESSON 45 to 50 [March 2015]:Homework.

The focus of this half-term has been the construction of COURSEWORK. THE COURSEWORK NEEDS TO BE COMPLETE BEFORE WE RETURN TO WORK AFTER THE EASTER BREAK.

I AM OFFERING A 'TWEAKING DAY' ON WEDNESDAY 1st April. THE AIM OF THIS SESSION IS TO DISCUSS ANy LAST MINUTE ISSUES WITH THE CRITICAL INVESTIGATION/LINKED PRODUCTION.

I WILL BE AT SCHOOL FROM 11...at 11.30/11.45 we should all meet in the English Dept and then we will move to the Library. THE SESSION WILL CONCLUDE AT 2.30.

YEAR 12 LESSON 45/46/47 [20th/24th/27th March 15]: Homework.

After an extended period of COURSEWORK related lessons, it was back to the EXAMINATION and a consideration of SECTION A. The class were asked to discuss the JANUARY 2013 Section A paper. The class discussion then moved towards a timed response. This task was the the focus of lessons 45/46. Homework was to complete COURSEWORK.
http://fishymediaresources.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/january-2013-as-media-exam.html
The final lesson of the term discussed THE CROSS-MEDIA STUDY.

HOMEWORK: Students need to decide which texts will provide the focus of the Cross-Media work. Students need to select a film documentary and a Channel Four 'hybrid' documentary. Students need to use SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN and THE SECRET MILLIONAIRE as the Cross-Media template. If students decide to use SFSM as the film documentary, they need to select a different hybrid-documentary. Remember...the focus is how is the media text is promoted across key media platforms. You could choose from:

• Gogglebox
• 24 Hours in A and E.
• Educating Yorkshire
• One Born Every Minute
• Born To Be Different

Explore the Channel Four site to identify a text that will allow you to produce a decent response. READ MY CROSS-MEDIA BOOKLET. The past exam questions can be found on the final page of the booklet. READ THESE QUESTIONS TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THIS TASK.

OUR EASTER SESSION IS ON THE THURSDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK: 11.30/2.30. Please sign in at the office before entering the English Dept.

YEAR 12 LESSON 42/43/44 [10th/13th/17th March 15]: Homework.

Coursework.

NOTES FOR JOSH.....

Here are some resources that will allow you to construct the key area of your essay. This is THE COMMUNICATIONS DATA BILL/Ed SNOWDEN moment.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-20677850
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31001575
https://www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk/campaigning/no-snoopers-charter
http://news.sky.com/story/1410140/q-and-a-the-snoopers-charter-explained
Criticism of the Bill:
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2012/jun/14/snoopers-charte-proposal-tory-row
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/snoopers-charter-critics-round-on-theresa-mays-draconian-proposals-9765868.html

RIPA:
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/jan/13/freedom-of-expression-anti-snooping-campaign-launched-ripa-changes

Snowden:
http://www.computerworlduk.com/blogs/open-enterprise/gchq-revelations-destroy-case-for-snoopers-charter-3569378/

The whole point of this section Josh is that the debate relating to RIPA or The Draft Communications Bill..is largely pointless as Ed Snowden's revelations suggest that the UK and US government are 'hoovering' all our digital information.
You need to evaluate what this means for democracy in the digital world. What does this behaviour tell us about the government's attitude towards its own countryfolk? Is this similar to China's attitude??
THis is a big section of the essay Josh as it is a key media issue and debate when considering the protection of data and private security on the web. You need to find some relevant Snowden quotes.

Resources for Simon.....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2664537/Watch-The-road-safety-advert-shocking-banned-screens-9pm.html
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/feb/25/tv-ad-worlds-slimmest-phone-banned-objectifying-women-kazam-asa
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2889691/Graphic-anti-smoking-advert-featuring-father-lighting-roll-rotting-flesh-unveiled-report-aims-highlight-lesser-k
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11300552
https://pancreaticcanceraction.org/news/pancreatic-cancer-action-follow-hard-hitting-initiative-symptoms-awareness-campaign/

Resources for Holly..

ISIS related:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/07/isis-media-machine-propaganda-war
Using social media to fight Isis:
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/20/james-foley-how-social-media-is-fighting-back-against-isis-propaganda

Resources for Sam....

http://www.everybodyplays.co.uk/feature/360/The-problems-with-PEGI/1064
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ukie-and-pegi-defend-age-ratings-amidst-tabloid-sensationalism/0121991
https://ideaswithoutend.wordpress.com/2012/07/31/the-implications-of-pegi-in-the-uk-and-the-future-of-game-discourse/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8109480.stm
Read Dr.Tanya Byron's 'Protecting Children in the Digital Age'. It is a 2008 document but still relevant...
http://www.theguardian.com/media/pda/2008/mar/27/post
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/mar/27/digitalmedia.childprotection2
http://www.cybersentinel.co.uk/esafety/dr-tanya-byron.aspx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YDtoyCledQ

RESOURCES FOR MELISSA.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/organgrinder/2008/aug/01/post88
http://www.techdigest.tv/2008/03/opinion_is_it_t.html
http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304518704579521463293165726
http://www.osborneclarke.com/connected-insights/publications/should-youtube-channels-be-regulated/
16th March....FACEBOOK revamps its takedown guidelines...very relevant to your CI..Perhaps YOU TUBE could offer a similar revamp!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31890521
Saudi YOU TUBE...why are young people using this platform in such large numbers?
http://www.fastcompany.com/3021832/fast-feed/the-worlds-most-avid-youtube-viewers-are-in-saudi-arabia
Saudi Arabia considers regulating YOU TUBE....note how they are considering creating new media law.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304518704579521463293165726
Using social media to fight Isis...self-regulation. Perhaps this is the way to fight sexist nonsense on YT:
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/20/james-foley-how-social-media-is-fighting-back-against-isis-propaganda

YEAR 12 LESSON FORTY/FORTY-ONE [ 3rd/6th March 15]: Homework.

We are still using lesson time to construct COURSEWORK. Most students are clearly producing some magnificent work but a minority of the class really need to start producing media. I am 'DONE' with listening to ideas. Talk is meaningless. I now want to see print media , broadcast media and evidence of research. Sooo...on Tuesday students need to:

• SHOW ME EVIDENCE OF RESEARCH.
• STUDENTS CONSTRUCTING WEBSITES NEED TO POST ME THE ACTIVE LINK TO THE SITE.
• I WANT TO SEE EVIDENCE OF PRINT MEDIA. I WANT TO SEE TEXT AND IMAGE. DON'T SHOW ME A PHOTOGRAPH...I WANT TO SEE PRINT MEDIA.

A couple of students are beginning to worry me so stop talking...and DO.

HOMEWORK: Construct coursework.

YEAR 13 LESSON 41/42/43/44 [23rd/26th Feb/2nd/5th March 15]: Homework.

It is all about the coursework folks. I need to see examples of print media, critical investigations, broadcast media and websites. KEEP ME IN THE LOOP. Lots of work to be done.
HOMEWORK: COURSEWORK. STUDENTS SHOULD BE THINKING, CREATING, AND WRITING. THIS IS A MASSIVELY IMPORTANT MOMENT. REMEMBER...COURSEWORK IS 50% OF YOUR FINAL A2 GRADE.

YEAR 12 LESSON 38/39 [24th/27th Feb]: Homework

WE are using these sessions to construct coursework. I now need to see examples of print media and broadcast media. If students are struggling to organise broadcast media, they need to show me examples of print media. If students are constructing e-media...they need to send me the working link. I also want to see evidence of research.

Marnie...here are some examples of the layering that we discussed on Friday...The Photography needs to be creative...

Hannah...here is an old example of STILL IMAGES used in a cop drama introduction:
The Sweeney intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D99O6oTJVHo
I know it not the 'horror' genre but it is possible to create a sense of dramatic tension using only still images. Not sure if this helps!!

HOMEWORK: COURSEWORK.