1. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THE
PRELIMINARY TASK?
TIPS FROM THE CHIEF EXAMINER
PRODUCTION:
MAIN TASK

2. EXAMPLE A GRADE AS
PRODUCTION
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQSIa4WhL1s&feature=pl
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3. 9 KEY WORDS
research
planning
evidence
ideas
feedback
logistics
equipment
production
reflection

4. 1. RESEARCH
really look at real examples
keep evidence of all your research
research every angle
conventions, audiences, institutions
KEEP RESEARCHING

5. 2. PLANNING
plan for all eventualities: what could possibly go wrong?
record all your planning (visuals)
show the process of your ‘journey’

6. 3. EVIDENCE
storyboards, recce photos, mock-ups, scripts
Post rough edits to YouTube and comment on them
Screengrabs of your manipulation of material in digital
editing

7. 4. IDEAS
keep ideas simple
have a workable concept with realistic plans
try the ‘25 word pitch’ or the ‘lift pitch’ (this will be your
Christmas holiday task)

8. 5. FEEDBACK
Get feedback at every stage:
From peers, teachers and others
keep records of the feedback on your blog – what was said
about your work?
take notice of it and respond to it, demonstrating how the
work has changed

9. 6. LOGISTICS
people, places, props, costumes
get it done early- you may need to do it all again
rehearse and prepare
share contact details for all involved

10. 7. EQUIPMENT
practise on it
prepare it, get to know it
make the most of it

11. 8. PRODUCTION
always shoot extra for coverage
organise your material before editing
start with the big picture
fine tune the detail later

12. 9. REFLECTION
ongoing as well as at the end
stand back from what you have made
I will advise you on the format of your ‘evaluation’