PROJECT 3


PROJECT 3: DUE: MONDAY 27TH SEPT/MONDAY 30TH SEPT

 

Imagine Miss Street is the new executive for programming for ITV.

Put together a pitch for a new pilot episode for a TV Drama to appear on Tuesday evenings 9pm-10pm on ITV.

     

THINGS TO CONSIDER

·         Who are you aiming your TV Drama at?

·         SETTING

·         NARRATIVE – What would happen in the first episode?

·         CHARACTER PROFILES – outline specific details for at least two characters

·         REMEMBER A PITCH SHOULD SELL YOUR IDEA

PROJECT 2: ANALYSE OPENING SEQUENCE


PROJECT 2: DUE: MONDAY 23RD SEPT/TUESDAY 24TH SEPT

 

Analyse the following opening sequence taken from the TV Drama: MY SO CALLED LIFE.

What are your expectations of the programme based on your denotations?

 

You can find the link via the Media hub (from the JCA website) – AS EXAM SUPPORT – TEXTUAL ANALYSIS SUPPORT BLOG

OR go directly to the youtube clip:


     

THINGS TO CONSIDER

·         MISE EN SCENE – lighting, setting, costume, make up, props

·         SOUND

·         EDITING

·         CAMERA – Shots, angles, framing, movements

PROJECT 1


PROJECT 1: DUE: FRIDAY 13TH SEPT/MONDAY 16TH SEPT

 

Create a storyboard of 9 images (minimum) that conveys the following scenario:

 

A girl/boy leaves college and begins to walk home.

He/she feels like she is being followed.

He/she begins to feel scared.

He/she begins to run.

He/she hides behind a car (or another place of your choice)

 

You are expected to create the 9 images yourself. You can use your mobile or a camera.

 

We are particularly looking for your ability to frame a shot!

 

 

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN TAKING A SHOT

·         Body Language

·         Camera angle

·         Background – what do you want or not want?

·         Lighting

·         Colour

·         Location  

·         Props and clothing

 

TOOLS TO HELP YOU CREATE YOUR STORYBOARD


·         http://chogger.com/creator

·         http://www.superlame.com/