BTEC CREATIVE MEDIA - L2 & 3
BTEC CREATIVE MEDIA - L2 & 3
Unit2
Communication
Purpose of Assignment
Develop learners’ knowledge of the issues, codes and conventions of factual programming, develop designs and apply designs to the production of a documentary production Pitch.
Assignment Title
Tell it Like It Is
As part of an annual film award screening, the category for ‘documentary production’ has recently opened up. As an independent, Hong Kong-based filmmaker, you want to showcase not only your talents but communicate an aspect of Hong Kong to a wider audience through this film award opportunity.
You will research the specific conventions of documentary film making using a variety of written and filmic sources and extracting information in note and summary form before drafting, reviewing and presenting a report on the documentary genre.
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You will then identify and then research a subject area that is of interest to you and pitch a documentary proposal for approval.
If you wish, designs and final production will lead directly to submission of your final piece to the film awards.
Task 1:
Research: What can go wrong? The issues surrounding factual programming.
Find written sources (books, websites, articles) about particular issues that face factual programming. You must read and extract key information, and develop notes to show your understanding. These notes will contribute to your final report on factual programming. To support your notes and research for the report, you should also watch 2 (minimum) feature length documentaries, factual news broadcasts and reality television production. Take further notes and screenshots from the examples to identify issues regarding the accuracy, bias and modes of presentation in them.
Deadline: 25th March 2019
This provides evidence for:
Unit 2: P1,M1.D1; P2,M2,D2
Task 2:
Research: What does it look like? The codes and conventions of factual programming.
In class we will look at the structures, codes and conventions of a selection of factual programmes. You will continue to take notes and add them to your research portfolio, building your understanding as you work towards writing your report.
Deadline: 1st April 2019
This provides evidence for:
Unit 2: P1,M1.D1; P2,M2,D2
You need to source this book from Mr Ryan or the Library
Examples of codes and Conventions
Examples of Annotated Reading
Self Study Slides
Use the slideshows below to extend your knowledge
Further apply concepts to your independent viewing of a range of examples of factual programming.
Link to Mr Armstrongs Page to Annotate Google Slides - Important...... DO IT
Sample Application of Research notes to Example - Columbine
Codes and
conventions
Task 3:
Task 3: Researching, Presenting, Reviewing and finalising a Report on a Documentary Topic
After viewing and analysing a range of factual programmes, you will be more familiar with topics, conventions and issues related to this form of media. For this task, you will have chosen a topic and gathered a range of written materials that relate to the topic. Consider history, statistics, experts, views from the community, articles, interviews etc that relate to your chosen topic. Extract all useful information and present the information in the form of a report on the topic. This will then lead into your documentary proposal / pitch (Task 4).
Deadline: 12th April 2019
This provides evidence for:
Unit 2: P2,M2,D2; P3,M3,D3
Documentary Report Guidance Sheet:
Task 4:
Your Documentary: Researching content, pitching the idea
Based on your report on the topic of your documentary, now consider the subject matter, the audience and the purpose of your proposed documentary. Identify the issues and how, through appropriate conventions, you will deliver your message to the audience via the factual programming genre. Deliver a pitch in which you present your research and vision for the documentary you intend to produce.
Deadline: 5th May 2019
This provides evidence for:
Unit 2: P4,M4,D4; P5,M5,D5
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