Year 10/11 Media
READING TASKS
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick
It was January 2021, and Rick Deckard had a license to kill.
Somewhere among the hordes of humans out there, lurked several rogue androids. Deckard's assignment - find them and then "retire" them. Trouble was, the androids all looked exactly like humans, and they didn't want to be found...
Heartstopper Volume One by Alice Oseman
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Heartstopper is the bestselling LGBTQ+.
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Ready Player One is a 2011 science fiction novel. The story, set in a dystopia in 2045, follows protagonist Wade Watts on his search for an Easter egg in a worldwide virtual reality game, the discovery of which would lead him to inherit the game creator's fortune.
An Introduction to Film Studies by Jill Nelmes.
This book contains over 100 illustrations from classic films such as Rebel Without a Cause, The Maltese Falcon, Jaws and My Beautiful Launderette, as well as stills from less traditional examples. The book covers key areas in the study of cinema, film forms, Soviet, Indian and European cinema, and British films.
WRITING TASKS
Write a Review
Write a review for a film/TV Show/theatre production/art exhibition.
Write it in a journalistic style, as it might be formatted in The New Review supplement of The Observer newspaper.
Examples of articles, click here
WATCHING TASKS
1960s TV Documentary
Watch this documentary on The Avengers, which discusses 1960s TV
Lego Movie
Watch The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
Watch, Play, Compare
Play either Lego Batman Lego Star Wars or Lego Jurassic Park Video Game.
- How do they compare to film?
- How does the video game aspect develop audience interaction?
RESEARCH TASKS
The BBC
Research into the BBC as an institution. Create a fact file based around-
- When the company was founded
- The BBC Royal Charter
- The Values and ethos of the BBC
- BBC funding
- The future of the company
Present this as either a presentation or booklet of information
Warner Brothers
Research into Warner Brothers as a conglomerate. Create a timeline of their history.
TRIPS AND VISITS
Warner Brothers
Visit the Warner Brother's Studio Tour - take notes on how mise-en-scene and other filmmaking techniques were utilised in the making of a blockbuster/tent-pole film.
CREATIVE TASKS
Recreate a favourite
Look to recreate your favourite film in 60 seconds using your phone camera, and free editing software such as DaVinci Resolve.
Look at some examples from the 'Done in 60 Seconds' YouTube!
STUDENT LED TASKS
Film Club
Make a film/TV watching group for yourself and a group of friends. Choose a weekly place to meet, or watch films online at the same time using social media and streaming apps (Netflix/Prime/Now TV etc).
Let a different person choose the film or television show each week, so you watch something outside of your comfort zone!
Motion Film
Try to create a short, stop motion film using Lego.
Write a Blog
Have a go at writing a blog. It can tackle any media form, but should consider key language and concepts
You should use a website designer like Wix.com or Wordpress.
