Brainstorming

1) What do you want to achieve by completing the practical work?

I want to create a visually interesting and memorable piece.

2) Do you want to work individually, or as a pair?

I would prefer to work individually. This is because I would prefer to have a more complete control of my own work. Opinions of other will, however, be needed.

3) Give an example of a statement you would like to receive following completion of your work?

I would like the audience to notice clear attention to the visual look of the piece. Whether this is in regards to colour schemes and layouts within a magazine, or Mise-en-scene within a Film opening.

This piece shows a detailed and interesting Mise-en-scene, especially in regards to camerawork and colour schemes. The piece is visual interesting and clearly establishes itself as a film-opening.

Initial Response:

I feel that both options provide a lot of scope to produce a decent piece. My initial thought is that I may find it easier to take the Print option. However, I also think that there is a lot more potential to gain the higher marks in the Film option. At this point in time, it seems likely that I will take the film option.

Example Material:

Video-

1) I would give the piece at least a level three (45/60). I like how they used sound to build up an atmosphere, and the good use of editing. I thought there could be more attention paid to Mise-en-scene, and possibly a greater variety of shots.

2) I would give this piece a Level 2 (34/60). There was a variety of camera angles, and the choice of costume and props was appropriate. I felt, however, that the piece didn't address the task at hand in that it didn't seem like a openning. I felt also that much of sound used didn't match, or wasn't appropriate to the piece.

Print-

1) I would give this piece a low Level 3 (38/60). I think that the doube page spread seems proficient, perticularly the use of images and choice of colour. The rest of the piece, however, often seems cluttered and the colour are innapropriate.

2) I would give this piece a low Level 4 (50/60). I thought the use of pictures was good. They were presented in a variety of ways. The layout and colour used on the front page, and double page spread was good. I thought the contents page let the piece down slightly, especially in regards to choice of colour.

3) I think this recieved a high mark due to a good balance between lots of content, and not being crowded. The colour sceme is well chosen, and there is evidence of a house style. Pictures are visually interesting and varied.

My Own Work:

I am planning to continue off from my trailer, taking the character and ideas from that, and adapting it to fit an openning.