- 1. Top tips for A level Media students How to operate like a
media professional from the very beginning.Discuss, share and
absorb in your own time.
2.
- Create a folder structure for your files and remember to slot
files into the appropriate places when it gets messy.When you start
something new, have the presence of mind to set up a new folder in
the right place (it makes all the difference!).Saveallwork, even
drafts and label them 01, 02 etc.
rganise your work O O 3. xplain
- Alwaysexplainwhat you did in your coursework, what you learned
and how you went about it.Imagine you are unveiling the making of
your magnificent project to a potential employer.This form of
presentation is essential for anyone looking at the project for the
first time.It mustflow !
E O E 4. ro-active
- If youre stuck, dont sit there like a
- Make full use of the resources.There is a hyperguide to help
you along with workshop sessions.All media staff (Steve, Eric,
Rachel and Carol) can help.
- If you missed a lesson, it is YOUR responsibility to catch
up.For the coursework, use your student guide.If you miss
deadlines, you can be penalised.
- You should aim to complete the tasks in a new and interesting
way.Use pictures, videos, powerpoints, audio and anything else to
use on your blog.Post-it notes can be cleverly
used:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egvvabe_eTkand
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IeSqVboADw&ob=av1e
P O E P Be 5. onventions
- Conventions are the normal way things are done.They can be
adhered to or broken.Broken is more interesting but itmust be
justified .
- The secret here is to observe, analyse and apply: observe the
common methods, analyse how they work and use whichever are
appropriate.You must bethoroughandselective .
C O E P C Explore 6. esearch Carefully
- Research carefully .Know what it is you are looking for, use
key words to search with and take care to use reliable
sources.Always make a log of the websites you visit for use in your
bibliography.Avoid cutting and pasting butsynthesiseyour research
by highlighting and stating how and why something is meaningful or
useful.
R O E P C R 7. pproach
- Watch the clock; you may find that you are spending too much
time on something that is not going to get you the marks.You may be
filling the page with obvious details, researching in the wrong
areas or not be investigative enough in yourapproach .
A O E P C R A 8. eepen understanding
- Fully grasping thekey conceptstakes time.The more you explore
using different media the better.Learn RAILING and be aware that
proficiency in media can meanreading aroundthe topic.
D O E P C R A D 9. resent
- Besides explaining, remember to make your filespresentableand
illustrate your points where possible with examples and
multimedia.Check your work and put it into sections and sequences
if possible.
P O E P C R A D P 10. Makeinks
- Keep your writing precise and concise and dont forget to make
links with other fields of study as media draws on many sources for
inspiration as it adapts.
L O E P C R A D P L 11. C O L R A P P O E P C R A D P L Easy to
remember? D A