• So yesterday the year 11 media studies group went to Earls Court for a look at the years upcoming new games and consoles. The eurgamer conference was packed with people and games but the students really enjoyed themselves and found loads of really useful things for their exam research. Some got up on stage and battled it out street fighter II style and we got loads of free stuff! A really great day out and here are some photos:
  • Narrative. Everything has one, even photos, but we are going to look at teh theory of Vladimir Propp who analysed fairy tales. Whichi is why there is a picture of Aladdin here! Do all stories share the same basic structure Now your go.. can you apply his theory of Narrative to any Film or TV drama of your choice. Post it onto your blogs Thanks

  • bfi film academy

     

    developing the next generation of film industry talent

     

    An exciting learning opportunity for talented, creative and dedicated students with an interest in film and media; the BFI Film Academy, delivered by Eastside, is an intensive, wide-ranging and adventurous eight-week film training course for 16-19 year olds.

     

    We are asking teachers and school staff to spread the word and encourage pupils with an interest in filmmaking, and the motivation to take on a new challenge, to apply for the BFI Film Academy.

     

    ·         Students will work with an award-winning filmmaker to produce their own short films and documentaries

    ·         Industry professionals will run a series of master-classes and workshops, including editing, sound production and lighting design

    ·         Students will find out more about career pathways in the film and media industry

    ·         Participants will work towards the nationally recognised Silver Arts Award qualification 

    This is your chance to nominate your most talented, motivated pupils with a passion for film to take part in the BFI Film Academy 2013-14.

     

    Nominate students from your school by sending an email to joanna@eastside.org.uk

     

    The deadline for student applications is 12 October 2013.  Details of how they can apply can be found on our website:

     

    http://www.eastside.org.uk/programme_categories/bfi_film_academy

     

    Any Questions?  Call us at Eastside Educational Trust on 020 7033 2380

     

     

    Joanna Cord

    Administrator

    Eastside Educational Trust

    Direct: 020 7033 2384

    Switchboard: 020 7033 2380

    www.eastside.org.uk

  • So it was great to see you all hard at work today even though no one guessed the faction was from psycho . It was interesting to see how difficult it was to work out the genre of the film when you had no visual clues to guide you. Can you try and think of some generic based psycho puns for your titles for your drama / rom com titles?! 

    Great work

     The picture below is of dan / christiana/ zainab !!! 



  • Well maybe the first step towards fame and fortune....

    I have just been emailed this huge oppurtunity to get involved in the BFI film workshop . Its tomorrow night at teh BFI southbank. You should all jump at the chance to be onvolved in this !


    BFI Future Film Academy
    Opportunities for 18 aspiring young filmmakers to join a fun and practical talent development programme as part of the national BFI Film Academy scheme
    Free Information Evening: Wed 18 Sept 18:00 The Blue Room, BFI Southbank
    Apply to the BFI Future Film Academy and from October 2013 - February 2014 you’ll work with film industry and education professionals to develop your creative talents, learn about different careers in the film industry, and produce your own short films.
    As well as hands-on filmmaking workshops, you’ll have free access to screenings and events at the 57th BFI London Film Festival, the BFI Gothic Season, monthly BFI Future Film events and the 7th BFI Future Film Festival. Participants will also be actively involved in the exhibition and distribution of their work and gain a Silver Arts Award.
    Most sessions will run on Wednesday evenings between 6-9pm and on the weekends (during the day), as well as through half terms in October 2013 and February 2014 at BFI Southbank.
    To find out more come along to our Open Evening in The Blue Room at BFI Southbank on Wednesday 18 September. For more information email bfifuturefilmacademy@bfi.org.uk or visit bfi.org.uk to download the application form.
    The deadline for applications is Monday 23 September, 17:00.
  • Alright people this is your first mission (homework) !

    As part of your coursework requirements this year you have to create a blog and show your production progress over the course of the year. For most of you that will be no problem so ets get started.

    1: You need to go to http://www.blogger.com  and sign up (its free, don't worry!).

    2: You need to choose an email address to use. You will need to sign up to other things (like dropbox) during the course so make sure its an email address you use often and don't mind having school stuff associated with.

    3.:Choose a display name and blog address:
    Tip don't do anything too complicated that you wont remember. Use a password you know well. 
    Also dont use you full real name. 

    Something with one part of your name or a nickname is fine like Sloanmedia.blogspot.com for example.

    So once you have your username/display name and your blog address and title you are set.

    3: It will ask you to choose a design and then you can customise it however you like. But remember this is your coursework so don't put anything inappropriate on it !!

    Try and write something on the blog by 'posting a small message about your first impressions of Media Studies and what you hope to achieve on the course.

    If you can do this  without bothering me than well done. If you cant do this then you need to comment here (at the end of this post) and i will help you.

    This might help:

     http://www.youtube.com/user/BloggerHelp


    This homework is due for Thursday 5th September.

    Safe !!

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