Project Context Scriptwriting is an essential element of both factual and fictional media products This assignment will focus on you producing scripts for two different formats. It will build on your knowledge of scriptwriting, interviewing skills and research. Task 1-Radio Script and Package Radio Script and interview Package You will need to understand the codes and conventions of a radio factual script through primary and secondary research. You will then have to select a topic that you can produce a short radio package on. Research You will need to consider the following: Suitable Topic- relevant primary and secondary research Codes and conventions of radio packages Script format of radio packages Target audience- who are they? Language, tone, style Production Produce your own script that follows conventions- Interview skills- you will need to interview at least one contributor as part of your package Record your record package links Edit your package including relevant sound techniques Task 2-Fictional Script Extract and Evaluation This section of the assignment will focus on producing a fictional script and evaluating your creative journey. You will need to produce a five-minute fictional script extract that conforms to the codes and conventions of your selected format. Research You will need to consider the following: Codes and conventions of your selected format Target audience- Who are they? Narrative structure- Exposition, characters, genre. Production Produce a treatment for your selected extract that outlines character, narrative overview and target audience Produce script extract of five-minute sequence that conforms to selected format Evaluation You will need to produce an evaluation of both radio package and your fictional script. You will need to get audience feedback on both products and critically evaluate the merits of the products. Problem solving, Planning and production, Practical skills Context and Target audience Assessment- What you will hand in Research Folder for both projects Radio Package and script Fictional Script Evaluation for both projects

Project Context Scriptwriting is an essential element of both factual and fictional media products This assignment will focus on you producing scripts for two different formats. It will build on your knowledge of scriptwriting, interviewing skills and research. Task 1-Radio Script and Package Radio Script and interview Package You will need to understand the codes and conventions of a radio factual script through primary and secondary research. You will then have to select a topic that you can produce a short radio package on. Research You will need to consider the following: Suitable Topic- relevant primary and secondary research Codes and conventions of radio packages Script format of radio packages Target audience- who are they? Language, tone, style Production Produce your own script that follows conventions- Interview skills- you will need to interview at least one contributor as part of your package Record your record package links Edit your package including relevant sound techniques Task 2-Fictional Script Extract and Evaluation This section of the assignment will focus on producing a fictional script and evaluating your creative journey. You will need to produce a five-minute fictional script extract that conforms to the codes and conventions of your selected format. Research You will need to consider the following: Codes and conventions of your selected format Target audience- Who are they? Narrative structure- Exposition, characters, genre. Production Produce a treatment for your selected extract that outlines character, narrative overview and target audience Produce script extract of five-minute sequence that conforms to selected format Evaluation You will need to produce an evaluation of both radio package and your fictional script. You will need to get audience feedback on both products and critically evaluate the merits of the products. Problem solving, Planning and production, Practical skills Context and Target audience Assessment- What you will hand in Research Folder for both projects Radio Package and script Fictional Script Evaluation for both projects

Overall lesson aim: Students can break down useful journalistic techniques & produce a newspaper front cover. Learning Objectives (what you intend students to learn) By the end of the lesson, all students can: Compare different types of newspaper articles. Discuss journalistic techniques & writing styles. Describe basic Adobe Photoshop features. Stretch and challenge activity- and some students will also be able to produce a newspaper front cover via Adobe Photoshop. Why are they learning this? Links to specification: The learning for this unit should be delivered through a range of appropriately structured practical and investigative assignments designed to enhance students’ knowledge of identified creative media production activities. This unit is designed to give students an extended opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the audience for their chosen area of activity and their ability to respond appropriately to complex creative problems. Links to wider context: Preparing students for careers or further education within the media industry by using industry-standard software. How will you know students are making progress in their learning? I will know by comparison work within their feedback. Furthermore, I will have discussions with them about their final piece of work.