Your summer project contains compulsory and optional elements; everybody will be researching TV drama ending scenes, creating a new TV drama idea and then writing a Statement of Intent first draft. However, if you wish to plan and film your production over the summer while you have time and actors available we would fully support you in this approach.
Summer project tasks
Complete the following tasks on a blogpost on your Media blog called 'Summer Project: coursework planning':
1) Research: Science Fiction / Fantasy TV drama endings
Watch the following Science Fiction TV drama clips and write an NCIS analysis of each one.
Clip 1: Class Episode 4
You can now watch Class Episode 4 (Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart - our CSP episode) on BBC iPlayer here. Watch from 36.45 - end of episode. If you don't have a BBC login, you can also access every episode of Class using this Greenford Google Drive link.
You can now watch Class Episode 4 (Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart - our CSP episode) on BBC iPlayer here. Watch from 36.45 - end of episode. If you don't have a BBC login, you can also access every episode of Class using this Greenford Google Drive link.
Narrative: How is drama created? How is the story communicated to the audience? How is the storyline resolved?
Character: How do the characters appeal to the audience? Can you apply Propp's character theory to any of the characters in this extract? Do the characters reinforce or subvert stereotypes?
Iconography: Study the mise-en-scene (CLAMPS). How does the mise-en-scene communicate the narrative and Science Fiction/Fantasy genres?
Setting: How does the setting fit the Science Fiction/Fantasy genre? What audience pleasures might the setting provide for the audience? Think about Blumler and Katz Uses and Gratifications theory e.g. personal identity.
Clip 2: The 100
Narrative: How is drama created? How is the story communicated to the audience? How is the storyline resolved?
Character: How do the characters appeal to the audience? Are the characters clearly from the Science Fiction / Fantasy genre? Can you apply Propp's character theory to any of the characters in this extract? Do the characters reinforce or subvert stereotypes?
Iconography: Study the mise-en-scene (CLAMPS). How does the mise-en-scene communicate the narrative and Science Fiction/Fantasy genres?
Setting: How does the setting fit the Science Fiction/Fantasy genre? What audience pleasures might the setting provide for the audience? Think about Blumler and Katz Uses and Gratifications theory e.g. personal identity.
Clip 3: Stranger Things
Narrative: How is drama created? How is the story communicated to the audience? How is the storyline resolved?
Character: How do the characters appeal to the audience? Can you apply Propp's character theory to any of the characters in this extract? Do the characters reinforce or subvert stereotypes?
Iconography: Study the mise-en-scene (CLAMPS). How does the mise-en-scene communicate the narrative and Science Fiction/Fantasy genres?
Setting: How does the setting fit the Science Fiction/Fantasy genre? What audience pleasures might the setting provide for the audience? Think about Blumler and Katz Uses and Gratifications theory e.g. personal identity.
Additional research: optional extension
Depending on your coursework plan and the type of TV drama sequence you wish to create, you may want to research additional TV drama endings - such as the end scenes for the other episodes of Class. We also recommend watching a range of other TV dramas in the Science Fiction / Fantasy genre - this Insider feature on the best 7 teen sci-fi shows on Netflix might give you some ideas.
Whatever you watch, make sure you write some additional notes or bullet points about these TV dramas on your blog so you are documenting your research.
2) TV drama planning
2) TV drama planning
Plan out the title and narrative for your new, original Science Fiction / Fantasy TV drama so you know how your ending scene will fit into the overall series.
Complete this TV drama pitch document with your NEW original idea for a Science Fiction / Fantasy TV drama aimed at teenagers and young adults.
3) Statement of Intent
On the same Summer Project blogpost, write the rough first draft of your genuine 300-word Statement of Intent for the two-minute sequence you plan to create. The final draft of this document will be submitted to the exam board alongside your Science Fiction TV drama extract and is worth 10 marks of the overall 60 marks available.
Guidance is provided by AQA in their NEA Student Booklet but we strongly recommend you also look at our Statement of Intent suggested content document too.
Summer project deadline: all tasks above due in the second lesson back in September.
Summer project: optional extensions
Pre-production tasks
Some students have already expressed an interest in filming their TV drama over the summer break. This makes a huge amount of sense - far more availability of actors, much more time to schedule filming etc. However, if you want to do this, you need to complete the following aspects of pre-production and make sure you have parental permission and that you are staying safe at all times:
Script
Write a script for your TV drama ending scene. You'll find guidance and professional examples of TV drama scripts on the BBC Writers' Room website.
Shot list
Write a shot list containing EVERY shot you plan to film for your drama scene AND additional shots to create flexibility when editing. These additional shots are often close-ups, cutaways, alternative angles or similar. I advise using a simple table on Microsoft Word to set out your shot list - you can find an example here for a student film shot list. It makes sense to write your shot list by scene or location rather than a huge list of every shot in the extract in chronological order.
Mise-en-scene
What iconography or mise-en-scene are you including to ensure your audience understands the genre and narrative of your TV drama? Plan your cast, costume, make-up, props, lighting and setting. This can be simply completed using your blog or Microsoft Word - the key aspect is to have planned all the critical details.
Shooting schedule
Plan a shooting schedule for your filming over the summer. Include when, where, who is required and what shots you will complete at each time/location. Again, this can be on Word or Excel or you could simply use your blog. The most important thing is that you've planned it!
Non-assessed participants
You will need to provide a written record of all non-assessed participants in your production work. Keep a record of everyone involved - actors, camerawork, sound etc. You will also need a keep a record of any non-original sound you used and note it on the Candidate Record Form. Keep these on your blog for easy reference when submitting your work later this year.
Production: Filming
Once you have completed your pre-production tasks, you can film as planned. If you are unable to film over the summer, we will have time to film this production in September.
Good luck!
Guidance is provided by AQA in their NEA Student Booklet but we strongly recommend you also look at our Statement of Intent suggested content document too.
Summer project deadline: all tasks above due in the second lesson back in September.
Summer project: optional extensions
Pre-production tasks
Some students have already expressed an interest in filming their TV drama over the summer break. This makes a huge amount of sense - far more availability of actors, much more time to schedule filming etc. However, if you want to do this, you need to complete the following aspects of pre-production and make sure you have parental permission and that you are staying safe at all times:
Script
Write a script for your TV drama ending scene. You'll find guidance and professional examples of TV drama scripts on the BBC Writers' Room website.
Shot list
Write a shot list containing EVERY shot you plan to film for your drama scene AND additional shots to create flexibility when editing. These additional shots are often close-ups, cutaways, alternative angles or similar. I advise using a simple table on Microsoft Word to set out your shot list - you can find an example here for a student film shot list. It makes sense to write your shot list by scene or location rather than a huge list of every shot in the extract in chronological order.
Mise-en-scene
What iconography or mise-en-scene are you including to ensure your audience understands the genre and narrative of your TV drama? Plan your cast, costume, make-up, props, lighting and setting. This can be simply completed using your blog or Microsoft Word - the key aspect is to have planned all the critical details.
Shooting schedule
Plan a shooting schedule for your filming over the summer. Include when, where, who is required and what shots you will complete at each time/location. Again, this can be on Word or Excel or you could simply use your blog. The most important thing is that you've planned it!
Non-assessed participants
You will need to provide a written record of all non-assessed participants in your production work. Keep a record of everyone involved - actors, camerawork, sound etc. You will also need a keep a record of any non-original sound you used and note it on the Candidate Record Form. Keep these on your blog for easy reference when submitting your work later this year.
Production: Filming
Once you have completed your pre-production tasks, you can film as planned. If you are unable to film over the summer, we will have time to film this production in September.
Good luck!
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