Blog Three

Upload your edited preliminary task to your blog with an evaluation of how successfully you think you have used the three techniques.

Blog Two

Write an analysis of the opening of your favourite film using the film language you have learnt. Add the film clip or a link to the film clip from Youtube. Use the 'edit Html' tab (next to the compose one) to add the address of your clip.

Blog One

Having set up your blog (with the title of your blog being your full name, not Media Studies or Claire's Blog) and write an explanation of why you chose Media Studies A Level.

Extension Task 3: Flm Posters

Research five film posters of films from the same genre as the one you are creating. On a Powerpoint document, evaluate the effectiveness of each one. Comment on the title, font, image, colours, tagline, stars, overall effect.

Use a still image from your film and design a DVD cover for your film using the principles learnt from above.

Extenstion Task 2: Famous Actors

Research the career of one Hollywood film star and one British film star. Create a Powerpoint with images of the following:
- What was their big break?
- What films have they starred in?
- Are they type cast?
- Have they won any awards?
- Have they been involved in any scandals?
- How do the public perceive them?
- Do you think they are talented?
- What's the difference between being a Hollywood star and a British star - or can you be both?

Extension Task 1: Famous Films

Research the top 10 grossing films of all time, summarise in a Word document:
- Name of film
- Year
- Money made
- Famous stars
- Director
- Short synopsis

for each film.

What do these films have in common and what do you think makes a film a blockbuster?