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Welcome to the AS Media Studies page on the TCC Creative blog hub.

From here you can access all blogs for our AS students completing their G321: Foundation Portfolio coursework.



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Tuesday 29 September 2015

Developing your FINAL idea

It is now time to decide on your final idea.
You have the next three lesson to prepare this.  You will present you idea to the class on Tues 6th Oct and I expect it to be of a high quality.
Your presentation needs to include the following


  • Narrative Outline: Discuss the narrative/plot of your opening.  Keep in mind that the opening needs set up the film but don’t make it too complex.
  • Explain the ideas/messages/themes that you wish to explore in your film, how this will be done and why you have chosen to focus on these ideas/messages/themes.
  • Explain how your film will appeal to the target audience.  Discuss specific features of your film and how you think they will appeal to your target audience.
  • Explain what thriller film conventions you will use and why.  You might include a detailed discussion of at least five. Talk about films that have influenced you and try to talk about narrative conventions, character conventions as well as technical conventions.
  • Practical details- discuss what your film involves in terms of time, research, personnel, locations, equipment, graphics and special effects? Consider what problems you might encounter and how might you solve them?
  • Audience feedback - once your presentation is complete you will need to get feedback. Develop a questionnaire for the class (including the teacher) to do.  What do you want advice on? Explain what thriller film conventions you will use and why.  You might include a detailed discussion of at least five.

Tuesday 22 September 2015

How to embed a Prezi


How to add a Powerpoint to your Blog

In order to get your powerpoint onto your blog you need to use a programme called Slideshare. Set up an account using your school email
Once you have set up an account click on the UPLOAD button (it is the orange one!) and the screen shown below will appear 

Using the orange button select the ppt, word, jpeg etc that you want to upload.


Fill in as much information as you can (will make it easier to find if you lose it but DON'T include personal information). If the box has a * it means you have to write something in the box.
Once you have fill in the boxes click 'Publish'.
Once it is published find the 'Share' button - it will be just below the powerpoint

Copy the Embed code

Once you have this code create a new post on your blog and click on the HTML button - don't delete any coding that is already there!

Paste the Embed code in and then call on the Compose button and you will see your powerpoint!