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