Coursework: Film trailer pre-production

The Ignite presentations have been both entertaining and inspiring - now it's time to take the next steps in our planning.

Pitching a film to a group is a daunting prospect and from our presentation and feedback we should now have a good idea of what will work and what needs re-drafting.

You should already have the following posted to your Media 2 coursework blog:

1) Summer project research: six film trailers each with a specific media language focus
2) Film pitch for your film idea
3) Statement of Intent
4) Ignite presentation, feedback and learner response

Statement of Intent: tutorial

Over the next week of lessons, you will have an in-depth tutorial with your coursework teacher on your Statement of Intent. This is worth 10 marks but more importantly MUST set out a detailed plan for your actual coursework (including specific references to aspects of film language such as shots, edit points and use of sound). You must also address how you will use representations and how you will meet the brief. The Statement of Intent should use sophisticated media terminology throughout.

You may wish to re-draft your Statement of Intent having reflected on your feedback from the Ignite presentation. Feel free to do this but make sure your teacher has the latest copy so your tutorial feedback is on the correct version.

Film trailer: pre-production

When you're not receiving your Statement of Intent tutorial, you need to complete a series of pre-production planning tasks prior to shooting and editing your film trailer. Work through the following aspects in lesson time and for homework while tutorials take place in class:

1) Script
2) Mise-en-scene planning
3) Shot list

There will be specific blogposts with top tips for each of these aspects of pre-production - the first being how to write a great script.

Pre-production deadline: Monday 15 October

*NOTE: Extended deadline due to quantity of pre-production work required*

This means EVERYTHING complete and posted to your blog.