Note to External Moderator

Foundation Portfolio in Media: Candidate Names and Numbers

Dinnington Comprehensive School (36405)

Candidate Number and Name 8415    Alexander Redfern 8305    Alexander Davies 8477    Ty Widdas 8484    Kelly Wilson 8278    Rebecca Burrell 8419    Bethany Ryalls 8346    Kyle Holden 8437    Emily Smith 8330    Alexandra Moule 8488    Daniel Woodman 8467    Matthew Walker 8299    Nathan Cound 8454    Joel Thomas 8273    Jordan Brodie 8449    William Storer 8442    Ben Sommerville 8343    Nicole Henson 7400    Holly Ramsden 8416    Alicia Rhode

Blogger Profile Name Alex Redfern Alex Davies Ty Widdas Kelly Wilson Rebecca Burrell Bethany Ryalls Kyle Holden Emily Smith Alexandra Gregory Daniel Woodman Matt Walker Nathan Cound Joel Thomas Jordan Brodie 8273 willstorer97 BenSommerville Nicole Henson Holly Ramsden Alicia

Exam Board (OCR) Coursework Examples and Guidance

The following links (http://ocrmediastudies.weebly.com/as-inset-materials.html and http://ocrmediastudies.weebly.com/coursework-with-levels.html) should be used in order to standardise your work:

• What research and planning should you complete?
• How many posts should you have?
• What depth and detail is expected in terms of research, planning and evaluation?
• How should you be presenting your research, planning and evaluations?
• What is the difference between a level 2 and 4 production piece?
• What are the expectations - in terms of production values - of the examiners?

This link answers common questions students and teachers have regarding your Media Studeis coursework and the examination unit: http://ocrmediastudies.weebly.com/general-info-and-links.html.

Production Techniques and Tips

Video

• An example of a consent form needed when filming: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/imps/B02423_consent_form_v3_LB.pdf.
• Video-making tips: http://www.videomaker.com/tips-to-get-started.
• Video production tips: http://www.cameratim.com/video-production/tips.
• Post-production tips: http://www.alastairhumphreys.com/10-tips-video-post-production/.
• Production techniques: http://www.videomaker.com/video/tips-and-techniques.
• Filming tips & techniques: http://lifehacker.com/214043/8-ways-to-shoot-video-like-a-pro.
• Royalty free music for post-production: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/ or http://www.royaltyfreemusic.com/free.html.
• Top 10 filmmaking techniques: http://gigaom.com/2007/07/27/top-ten-online-filmmaking-techniques/

Print

• When to use InDesign or Photoshop: http://www.companyfolders.com/blog/adobe-illustrator-vs-photoshop-vs-indesign-print-design-guide
• Adobe Bridge uses: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZs1yO8MOfo
• Print publishing tips: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/10/27/10-pre-press-tips-for-perfect-print-publishing/.
• Print production tips & technology (PowerPoint): http://www.slideshare.net/LaurenKathleen/understand-print-based-media-production-techniques-and-technology.
• Print magazine layouts (examples): http://inspirationhut.net/inspiration/60-beautifully-modern-and-inspirational-magazine-book-layouts/.
• InDesign tips/hints: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2011/03/17/indesign-tips-i-wish-i-d-known-when-starting-out/
• 40 InDesign tutorials: http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design-tips/indesign-tutorials-1232639
• InDesign Tips: http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tools-tips/quick-tip-eleven-tricks-that-will-help-your-workflow-in-indesign/
• Basic photography tips: http://learnbasicphotography.com/
• Photography basics: http://
• Advanced Photoshop: http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/
• 120 Photoshop tips/hints: http://www.creativebloq.com/photo-editing/photoshop-tips-and-fixes-612316