Possible stories from discussion

Facebook:

Is Facebook addictive?
Is Facebook having a negative impact on our language skills?
Is Facebook affecting our social skills?
Is Facebook safe?

Sport:

Footballers behaviour...what do you think?
Where does the money go?
In this climate should footballers receive so much money?

Politics:

Do we care about our future?
Why aren't the youth of today interested in what's happening?
Does the four lions glamorise terrorism?

Religion:

Is religion safe in our hands?
A powerful tool?

Celebrity:

Do celebrities create image conscious teenagers?
How much attention do you pay to celebrity culture?
I'm a celebrity The only way is ignore me?

The Proposal of a Factual Production

Now that you have created your mind map and come up with a workable idea it is time to outline a proposal, so putting it all together and explaining why it would be successful and relevant.

You will need to present your idea to the group for evaluation and to see whether or not it will get the thumbs up, it will also be a chance for the group to set you some targets and to see if you have missed any key points.

You will need to create a short presentation of your main ideas for your production discussing what you have outlined in your mind map.  You may create a powerpoint to help you present your ideas if you would find this useful, if not you may also just present your proposal orally.

(Note a video will also be made and recorded so that you can provide evidence for your portfolio.)

Your listening skills will also be assessed as it is key that you can assess others ideas and work etc...

Brainstorming your ideas

You should be aiming to produce a constuctive mind map of two of your story ideas.  You will need to include:

The title of your story
The purpose of the story
How you would present it
What you would need to do in order to create it
(the research you would need to undertake)
The pros of doing the story
The cons of doing the story
How and why it would be appeal to your target audience

Unit 20: Factual Production

Dear all,

Here is an out line of the brief of what we will be working towards.
I have also included a list of all the evidence that you will need to collate on your blog as proof that you are meeting the standards. Keep an eye on this and make sure that you are ticking everything off as you go along.

Miss Stark

The Brief

You have been commissioned to produce a short (approx 5 minute) documentary based film about a subject of your choice. The film is to be to be screened at the Sidney Stringer Academy Awards Film Festival in April 2011. You must write, produce, direct and edit the film within your groups. You must pitch your idea to the executive producer for approval before you commense filming.

Stage 1 – Conventions of factual media products

What you will do	What you will hand in	Assessment Criteria
Make a list or table of factual media products that you are aware of. Think about as many different types of media as you can while making this list. Select three or four different types of factual product, and identify their main conventions (you can use bullet points, tables or annotated examples). Select one factual product that is in the same medium and style as the one you want to produce yourself, and explain how it uses the main conventions of this genre to get its points across.	List or table of different factual products Three or four sheets, each outlining the conventions of a different type of product Detailed analysis of one factual media product	20.P1 – outline the conventions of factual media formats. 20.M1 – describe the conventions of factual media formats with some detail and with reference to appropriate illustrative examples. 20.D1 – evaluate conventions of factual media formats with reference to precise and detailed illustrative examples.

Stage 2 – Ideas for a factual media product

What you will do	What you will hand in	Assessment Criteria
Produce an individual mind-map of your ideas for your product. Extend your mind-map by adding the pros and cons of actually having to create each idea. Choose one idea to develop further. Individually write an outline proposal for the chosen idea. Make a list of the research you will need to do, and the interviews, photographs or other resources you will need. Ensure you have permission to photograph in each location, and to quote each interviewee. Draw out at least three suggested layout ideas for a print or website product, or write out three suggested running orders for a documentary or DVD. Present your ideas to the Headless Tales, and make notes on the feedback they give you.	Mind-map annotated with pros and cons Outline proposal List of research, interviews and photographs required Evidence of permission – precise location details, name of interviewees, plus what has been agreed Layout or running order drafts	20.P2 – present ideas for a factual media product. 20.M2 – present developed ideas for a factual media product. 20.D2 – present well-developed ideas for a factual media product. 2.P4 – present information and ideas for media production appropriately in written formats with sufficient clarity to be understood. 2.M4 – present information and ideas for media production in written formats concisely and for the most part clearly. 2.D4 – present information and ideas for media production in written formats clearly and with consistent clarity.

Stage 3 creation of a media production

What you will do	What you will hand in	Assessment Criteria
From your proposal, write out a production plan to ensure you meet the deadline. Carry out the steps in your production plan, such as: Carry out research. Carry out interviews. Take photographs. Gather archive footage for a documentary. Write the copy for your booklet or website using Word, bringing together your research and the interviews. Write and record voiceovers. Use Adobe Premiere to bring together your video and audio files for your documentary. Keep a production log, stating how you contributed to the production process during each session.	Production plan Research notes Interview notes Rough draft of article copy (the writing) or voiceover script Rough draft of layout with photos and copy in approximate places Edit decision list The production log Photographic evidence of your contribution Your finished factual production	20.P3 – apply appropriate conventions and use appropriate technology to create a factual media product that partially realises intentions. 20.M3 – apply appropriate conventions and use appropriate technology competently to create a factual media product that mainly realises intentions. 20.D3 – apply appropriate conventions and use appropriate technology skilfully to create a factual media product that clearly realises intentions.

Stage 4 - Review

What you will do	What you will hand in	Assessment Criteria
Show your finished product to the Headless Tales and to others. Gather audience response to your article. Review the product yourself to see what has worked and what could be improved. Review your production logs to remind yourself of the decisions you made. Write an evaluation of your finished product and what you have learnt from making it.	Notes made from audience responses Rough notes of your review of the product An evaluation of your product either as a written report or as an annotated copy of the product itself	20.P4 – review strengths and weaknesses of own factual media production work. 20.M4 – describe strengths and weaknesses of own factual media production work with some detail and with reference to appropriate illustrative examples. 20.D4 – evaluate strengths and weaknesses of own factual media production work with some detail and with reference to precise and detailed illustrative examples.