Film and TV drama script writing lesson 16 AS, A Level or GCSE Tasks included: do now, main activity, Practice exam task, self/peer assessment task, homework. OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER 3 lessons in one – This lesson could be taught over 1-3 separate lessons, depending on the amount of detail and depth you would like to go into. This is a lesson in a series of a whole scheme of work for AS Level Film Openings Media Studies but can be used for GCSE and A2. This resource has been taught to year 9, 10 and 11’s and students have really enjoyed it. Learning objective: To understand how to write a professional script. The learning journey is: Can I outline the script writing golden rules? Can I apply the script writing golden rules? Can I Improve my script using the script writing golden rules? The lesson covers media Script, Scriptwriting, Sections, Slug line, Actions, Characters, Protagonist, Antagonist, Present tense, Show don’t tell, Characters. Students love it and make good progress and the progression steps are clearly defined task. The final task is an example of a past paper exam question. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did. Please give me feedback as I am interested in finding out if this resource was successful for you and your class. Any feedback would be appreciated. There is also a homework slide attached. 18 Slide PowerPoint. More like 3 lessons in one!

2017 Bring on the New Year with this awesome task sheet. Task: Complete the New Year challenges below? This year I want to…. At school my New Year’s resolutions is: At home my New Year resolution is: Things I would like to do again: This year I want to: My Goal this year is: Each resource can be stuck in books, used as individual posters, decorations, used by the students at home, or stuck in their planners. Brilliant for behaviour management, mindfulness and relaxation tasks. I have saved them in both each page as a PDF and Word for your ease of use. The resource would be brilliant for students at any level. It would also be a lovely bonding experience with your tutor group to decorate the room with. I hope you enjoy. If anyone wants any specific bespoke colouring challenges or decorations let me know and I can try to produce on request. Enjoy!

Title of lesson: Target Audience Psychographics Tasks include a range of differentiated activities (with A* challenge), such as a do now, main activity, practice exam question, self/peer assessment task, homework task.  OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER  I taught the lesson in a 3 part series, but can equally be taught in 1 lesson or 2 depending on the ability of your students and the detail you wish to go into. This is part of a year long scheme of work that can be used for GCSE, AS or A Level Media Studies. This resource has and can be taught to year 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13’s. It has received very positive feedback from staff and students. This lesson: The learning objective: To understand the key terms Psychographics. The learning journey: Can I outline what Psychographics are? Can I Apply my understanding of Psychographics? Can I evaluate the application of Psychographics? The lesson covers: Mainstream, Social integration, Niche, gratification, Media platforms, Audience, Genre, Dating, Reality, Panel, Activity-Orientated, Puzzle, Quiz theory, Target Audience, Demographic, Lifestyle, Class, Age, Gender, Ethnicity, Spending Power, Revenue, Budget. Students love it and make good progress and the progress steps are clearly defined. The final task is an example of a past paper exam question.  There is also a homework slide attached. 17 Slide PowerPoint. More like 3 lessons in one! I strive to improve my resources so any feedback really appreciated. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did.

Film Todorov’s narrative theory lesson 15 AS Level Film Openings Media Studies Tasks included: do now, main activity, Practice exam task, self/peer assessment task, homework. OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER 3 lessons in one – This lesson could be taught over 1-3 separate lessons, depending on the amount of detail and depth you would like to go into. This is a lesson in a series of a whole scheme of work for AS Level Film Openings Media Studies. This resource has been taught to year 9, 10 and 11’s and students have really enjoyed it. Learning objective: To understand why Gratification theory is essential to the film. The learning journey is: Can I outline Todorov’s narrative theory? Can I apply my understanding of Todorov’s narrative theory? Can I Evaluate Todorov’s narrative theory? The lesson covers media Todorov’s narrative theory, Equilibrium, disruption, recognition, restoration, the repair, Equilibrium, narrative, feature film, short film, Audience, Institution, Representation. Students love it and make good progress and the progression steps are clearly defined task. The final task is an example of a past paper exam question. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did. Please give me feedback as I am interested in finding out if this resource was successful for you and your class. Any feedback would be appreciated. There is also a homework slide attached. 20 Slide PowerPoint. More like 3 lessons in one!

This booklet covers the whole of the AS level Cambridge International Examination course. Could also be used as a template for any other GCSE or AS/A2 course. Should be handed out to the students at the start of the term. Contains the Component 1 portfolio briefs with lots of important information to ensure they achieve an A*/A for their portfolio. It also contains the marking criteria for the students to use. It contains a production diary section for the students to use on a weekly basis. Also contains the briefs and explanations for the exam component 2 and information that will help the students prepare for their exams. This booklet allows the teacher to have peace of mind that all the information on the course is in the students hands. This has been used successfully with our students and helped to achieve some outstanding coursework results. A must have for any teacher and student completing the CIE AS Media. You can adapt the booklet as you see fit. I have left our school logo on but you may want to remove that. This booklet has been put together by a Pearson Silver Award winner 2017.

Title of lesson: Camera Technique Masterclass Tasks include a range of differentiated activities (with A* challenge), such as a do now, main activity, practice exam question, self/peer assessment task, homework task.  OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER  I taught the lesson in a 3 part series, but can equally be taught in 1 lesson or 2 depending on the ability of your students and the detail you wish to go into. This is part of a year long scheme of work that can be used for GCSE, AS or A Level Media Studies. This resource has and can be taught to year 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13’s. It has received very positive feedback from staff and students. This lesson: The learning objective: To develop Camera Techniques The learning journey: Can I outline Camera Techniques? Can I apply Camera Techniques? Can I evaluate the use of Camera Techniques? The lesson covers: Camera Techniques, Long shot, Mid/Medium Shot, Close up Shot, Extreme close up, Camera Shots, Establishing shot, Medium Long Shot, Extreme Close up, Camera Angles, Eye level, Low Angle, High Angle, Overhead Shot, Worms eye view, Camera Movement, Pan, Track, Dolly, Zoom, Tilt, Point of view, Dolly in Zoom out, Canted angle, Conversation shots, Over the shoulder, Face to Face, Two shot, Over the head, Focus Techniques, Manual focus, Depth of field, Pull focus, Composition, Pyramid, Rule of Thirds, Golden Section, Symmetry, Leadlines, Headroom, Talkspace, Leadroom, Animation, Claymotion, Cut out, Framing. Students love it and make good progress and the progress steps are clearly defined. The final task is an example of a past paper exam question.  There is also a homework slide attached. 16 Slide PowerPoint. More like 3 lessons in one! I strive to improve my resources so any feedback really appreciated. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did.

Lesson 3 Media convergence Tasks included: do now, main activity, PPQ exam practice task, self/peer assessment task, homework task OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER produced by a Pearson TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER 3 lessons in one – This lesson could be taught over 2 or 3 separate lessons, depending on the amount of detail and depth you would like to go into. This is the third lesson of a series of a whole scheme of work for AS Level Film Openings Media Studies. This resource has been taught to year 11’s, 12 & 13 and students have really enjoyed it. Learning objective: to understand the key term Media convergence. The learning journey is to outline what media convergence is? Apply my understanding of Media convergence? Evaluate the application of media convergence? The lesson covers media keywords Media convergence, technological convergence, cross media convergence Mainstream, Niche, Media platforms, Audience, Target Audience, Demographic, Lifestyle, Class, Age, Gender, Ethnicity, Spending Power, production companies, print, television programme, twitter, Facebook, website, radio, app, multiple media devices, produced, distributed, interaction, access, mobility, size, speed, ease, TV, magazine, video, posters, podcast, website, newspaper. Students love it and make good progress and the progression steps are clearly defined. The final task is an example of a practice exam question. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did. There is also a homework slide attached. 18 Slide PowerPoint. More like 3 lessons in one!

Lesson 5-6 Media Institutions Tasks included: do now, main activity, practice exam task, self/peer assessment task, homework task OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER 3 lessons in one – This lesson could be taught over 2 or 3 separate lessons, depending on the amount of detail and depth you would like to go into. This is the fifth and sixth lesson of a series of a whole scheme of work for AS Level Film Openings Media Studies. This resource has been taught to year 9, 10 and 11’s and students have really enjoyed it. Learning objective: To understand the role of Institution within the film industry. The learning journey is to outline what institution is? Can I apply my understanding of institution? Can I evaluate the application of institution? The lesson covers media keywords Capitalism, Institution, Subsidiary, Conglomerate, Revenue, Shareholders, Money, Profit, Audience, Institution Power Pyramid. Students love it and make good progress and the progression steps are clearly defined. The final task is an example of a practice exam question. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did. There is also a homework slide attached. 16+ Slide PowerPoint. More like 3 lessons in one!

Get your students excited about Halloween with this Fantastic Halloween Quiz. Awesome 15 rounds of bespoke questions to test students' knowledge of Halloween! Have recently tested it on my form class and my year 9's. They loved it! A great tutor time quiz or starter/ plenary or any teachers that want to get their students into the Halloween mood. Answers are in the notes section of PowerPoint. UPDATE: If you downloaded yours before the 15th October - download it again as I noticed some of the answers were incorrect. Apologies for this I uploaded an earlier version.

AS Level Film Openings Media Studies: Lesson 1 Target Audience OUTSTANDING LESSON produced by a Pearson TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER You could even turn this lesson into 2 or even 3 lessons. This is the first lesson of a series of a whole scheme of work for AS level Film Openings GCSE Media Studies. This resource has previously received 'outstanding lesson' observations. Learning objective: To understand why target audience is essential during production of Film Openings. The learning journey is to Outline target audience, apply understanding of target audience and then evaluate application of target audience through a possible exam question in the summer exam. The lesson covers media keywords Target Audience, Demographics, it explains Lifestyle, Class, Age, Gender, Class, Ethnicity, and Spending Power. Students love it and make good progress and the progress steps are clearly defined. There is also a homework slide attached. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did.

Outstanding resource for young film makers. A 28 slide PowerPoint for a 10 week Film making course. Can be used to support any film making competition or production work for students of any age. Tasks included: Week 1-3 Pre-production Week 4-6 Filming Week 7-9 Post Production Week 10 Final Checks and evaluation OUTSTANDING RESOURCE AND SCHEME OF WORK 10 WEEK FILM MAKING COURSE. 28 slide PowerPoint that includes: - Roles and responsibilities - Research - Idea creation/development - script writing tasks - story-boarding, - Props, costume, location, actor list - Calling the shots - Final checks - Technical practice - Filming tasks - Post-Production tasks I hope you enjoy teaching this scheme of work as much as I did. Please give me feedback as I am interested in finding out if this resource was successful for you and your class.

Title of lesson: Film Openings Tasks include a range of differentiated activities (with A* challenge), such as a do now, main activity, practice exam question, self/peer assessment task, homework task.  OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER I taught the lesson in a 3 part series, but can equally be taught in 1 lesson or 2 depending on the ability of your students and the detail you wish to go into. This is part of a year long scheme of work that can be used for GCSE, AS or A Level Media Studies. This resource has and can be taught to year 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13’s. It has received very positive feedback from staff and students. This lesson: The learning objective: To define, apply and evaluate Film Openings. The learning journey: Can I outline Film Openings?, Can I apply Film Openings?, Can I evaluate Film Openings? The lesson covers: Film openings, Film title sequence, Cold opening, Accompanying music, Scene of action, Opening credits, Opening titles, Tone, Film world, Audience, Stage, Genre, Characters, Themes Topics, Landscape, Title, Cast, Crew, Title only, Credits, Trend, Saul Bass, Students love it and make good progress and the progress steps are clearly defined. The final task is an example of a past paper exam question.  There is also a homework slide attached. 15 Slide PowerPoint. More like 3 lessons in one! I strive to improve my resources so any feedback really appreciated. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did.

Title of lesson: Short FIlms Tasks include a range of differentiated activities (with A* challenge), such as a do now, main activity, practice exam question, self/peer assessment task, homework task.  OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER I taught the lesson in a 3 part series, but can equally be taught in 1 lesson or 2 depending on the ability of your students and the detail you wish to go into. This is part of a year long scheme of work that can be used for GCSE, AS or A Level Media Studies. This resource has and can be taught to year 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13’s. It has received very positive feedback from staff and students. This lesson: The learning objective: To define, apply and evaluate Short Films. The learning journey: Can I outline Short Films?, Can I apply Short Films?, Can I evaluate Short Films? The lesson covers: Short film, Feature film, Shorter the better, Keep practicalities in mind, Make it visual, Engage the reader, Beware of Cliches, Find single moments, Tell a story, Golden rules of scriptwriting, Hook, Audience satisfied, Gratification, Stereotypes, Protagonist, Story (Conflict that has to be resolved), Compelling story. Students love it and make good progress and the progress steps are clearly defined. The final task is an example of a past paper exam question.  There is also a homework slide attached. 16 Slide PowerPoint. More like 3 lessons in one! I strive to improve my resources so any feedback really appreciated. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did.

Title of lesson: Film Poster Tasks include a range of differentiated activities (with A* challenge), such as a do now, main activity, practice exam question, self/peer assessment task, homework task.  OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER I taught the lesson in a 3 part series, but can equally be taught in 1 lesson or 2 depending on the ability of your students and the detail you wish to go into. This is part of a year long scheme of work that can be used for GCSE, AS or A Level Media Studies. This resource has and can be taught to year 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13’s. It has received very positive feedback from staff and students. This lesson: The learning objective: To define, apply and evaluate Film Poster designs. The learning journey: Can I outline Film Poster designs? Can I apply Film Poster designs? Can I evaluate Film Poster designs? The lesson covers: Film Poster, Denotation, Connotation, Media Products, Target Audience, Promotion, Advertising, Marketing strategies, Media Product, Title, Conventions, Big Bold, Clear, Actors, Genre, Colours, Brand, Genre, Typography, Style, Text, Images, Brand, Typography, Attention, Interest, Desire, Action, Plot, Iconography, Interest, Mainstream, Niche audience, Lasting appeal, Formats, Recognizability, Critical acclaim, Reviews, Tag-line. Students love it and make good progress and the progress steps are clearly defined. The final task is an example of a past paper exam question.  There is also a homework slide attached. 18 Slide PowerPoint. More like 3 lessons in one! I strive to improve my resources so any feedback really appreciated. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did.

Title of lesson: Post Production Sound Tasks include a range of differentiated activities (with A* challenge), such as a do now, main activity, practice exam question, self/peer assessment task, homework task.  OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER I taught the lesson in a 3 part series, but can equally be taught in 1 lesson or 2 depending on the ability of your students and the detail you wish to go into. This is part of a year long scheme of work that can be used for GCSE, AS or A Level Media Studies. This resource has and can be taught to year 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13’s. It has received very positive feedback from staff and students. This lesson: The learning objective: To define, apply and evaluate Post Production Sound in film. The learning journey: Can I outline Post Production Sound? Can I apply Post Production Sound? Can I evaluate Post Production Sound? The lesson covers: Post Production Sound, Diegetic, Non-diegetic, Sound effects, Music, Spoken word, Dialogue, Pitch, Tempo, High-pitched sounds, Low-pitched sounds, Silence, Soundtracks, Composer, John Williams, Emotional responses, Overture for a movie, Foreshadow upcoming events, Build tension and suspense, Shape ethnic, cultural context, Voiceovers, Subtext, Randy Thom, Sound Designer. Students love it and make good progress and the progress steps are clearly defined. The final task is an example of a past paper exam question.  There is also a homework slide attached. 20 slide PowerPoint. More like 3 lessons in one! I strive to improve my resources so any feedback really appreciated. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did.

Lesson 14 Film Mise en scene Tasks included: do now, 5+ main activities, Practice exam task, self/peer assessment task, homework. OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER 4 lessons in one – This lesson could be taught over 3-4 separate lessons, depending on the amount of detail and depth you would like to go into. This is the fifteenth lesson of a series of a whole scheme of work for AS Level Film Openings Media Studies. This resource has been taught to year 9, 10 and 11’s and students have really enjoyed it. Learning objective: To understand why Mise en Scene is essential during production of a film. The learning journey is: Can I outline what Mise en Scene is? Can I apply my understanding of Mise en Scene? Can I Evaluate the application of Mise en Scene? The lesson covers media Mise en Scene, settings & props, costume, hair & make up, Facial expression & body language, Lighting & colour, Blocking, composition, positioning of characters and objects, narrative, genre. Very in depth tasks for each aspect of Mise en Scene. You could spend up to 5 lessons with tasks from this PowerPoint. Students love it and make good progress and the progression steps are clearly defined task. The final task is an example of a past paper exam question. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did. Please give me feedback as I am interested in finding out if this resource was successful for you and your class. Any feedback would be appreciated. There is also a homework slide attached. 20 Slide PowerPoint. More like 5 lessons in one!

Lesson 2 Target Audience Mainstream and Niche Audience Tasks included: do now, main activity, Practice exam question, self/peer assessment task, homework task OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER When I taught the lesson I taught it in such detail that I turned the lesson into both 2 and 3 separate lessons. This is the second lesson of a series of a whole scheme of work for AS Level Film Openings Media Studies. This resource has been taught to year 9, 10 and 11’s and students have really enjoyed it. Learning objective: To understand the key terms mainstream and niche audiences. The learning journey is to Outline what mainstream and Niche audiences are, apply my understanding of mainstream and niche audiences, can I evaluate the application of mainstream and niche audiences? The lesson covers media keywords Mainstream, Social integration, Niche, gratification, Media platforms, Audience, Sub genre, Dating, Reality, Panel, Activity-Orientated, Puzzle, Quiz theory, Target Audience, Demographic, Lifestyle, Class, Age, Gender, Ethnicity, Spending Power, Revenue and Budget. Students love it and make good progress and the progress steps are clearly defined. The final task is an example of a past paper exam question. There is also a homework slide attached. 18 Slide PowerPoint. More like 3 lessons in one! I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did.

Lesson 9 Media Institutions 4 Ideology AS Level Film Openings Media Studies Tasks included: do now, main activity, Practice exam task, self/peer assessment task, homework task OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER 3 lessons in one – This lesson could be taught over 2 or 3 separate lessons, depending on the amount of detail and depth you would like to go into. This is the ninth lesson of a series of a whole scheme of work for AS Level Film Openings Media Studies. This resource has been taught to year 9, 10 and 11’s and students have really enjoyed it. Learning objective: To understand the context of Ideology within the film industry. The learning journey is to outline what ideology is? Can I apply my understanding of ideology? Can I evaluate the application of ideology? The lesson covers media keywords Ideology, dominant ideology, natural, common sense, stereotypes, stability in society, gender roles, economy, social institutions, Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Goebbels, Antonio Gramsci Theory, cultural hegemony, norm, mass media, consent, media texts, hegemonic forms, hegemonic values, femininity, male dominated, patriarchal society, preferred reading. Students love it and make good progress and the progression steps are clearly defined. The final task is an example of a past paper exam question. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did. There is also a homework slide attached. More like 3 lessons in one!

Lesson 7-8 Media Institutions 3 Hegemony AS Level Film Openings Media Studies Tasks included: do now, main activity, Practice exam task, self/peer assessment task, homework task OUTSTANDING LESSON PRODUCED BY A PEARSON TEACHING AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER 3 lessons in one – This lesson could be taught over 2 or 3 separate lessons, depending on the amount of detail and depth you would like to go into. This is the seventh and eight lesson of a series of a whole scheme of work for AS Level Film Openings Media Studies. This resource has been taught to year 9, 10 and 11’s and students have really enjoyed it. Learning objective: To understand the context of Hegemony within the media industry. The learning journey is to outline what hegemony is? Can I apply my understanding of hegemony? Can I evaluate the application of hegemony? The lesson covers media keywords Hegemony, dominance or leadership of one social group over another, Coercion, Consent, Media, Medium, Media platform, Audience, Photography, films/videos, internet, social media, radio, television, newspapers, magazines, reinforce, heterosexuality Big brother society, observation, surveillance, subordinates, ideologies, ideas, ideals. Students love it and make good progress and the progression steps are clearly defined. The final task is an example of a past paper exam question. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I did. There is also a homework slide attached. 17 Slide PowerPoint. This lesson is usually taught over 2 60 minute lessons but feels more like 3 lessons in one!

Remembrance bespoke poppy making activity Perfect for primary and secondary students. Get them wearing their Mickey, Minnie, Nemo or Tigger bespoke poppies. The task involves students cutting out their favourite character. disassembling a poppy (you need to provide) and then reassembling their bespoke poppy. Perfect task for tutor times, more relaxing class activities to keep the students occupied whilst watching a remembrance documentary. I will be using these with my students and classes in the run up to Remembrance Sunday. The aim of which is to educate students about what Remembrance Sunday and the month of November should be about. Please give feedback in terms of other characters that students would have wanted to make into a poppy.