The Media Projects

Many of you will already be working on your Media Projects. This is an important piece of coursework but its easy to let it the whole thing get out of control! So here's a few tips for getting your project right.

• If you're working in a group make sure that everyone is given a resposnsibility. This is important for several reasons; one, everyone knows what they've got to do, it saves on arguments and also you get marked on what YOU did, not the group.


• Follow closely real examples of whatever it is you're making. So if its a film trailer watch loads (apple.com/trailers) or if its a magazine go into Tesco and study the covers; it might be worth buying a copy too!


• Get your teacher (or me) to look at what you've made. If not, ask someone in your class. A really good test is to get a family member to look at it; if you do this dn't explain what you've made - they should be able to tell if you've done a good job!


• Remember that its only worth 20% of your final mark, so shouldn't get in the way of preparing for the exam (worth 50%)


• Enjoy it! For most pupils this is the part of the course they enjoy most.

Below is the mark scheme for this piece of work. Ask your teacher if you're not sure what it all means!