GCSE B324 Briefs

GCSE Briefs 2010

Evidence of research, planning and each candidate’s contribution to the production must be presented in an individual Production Log (see below). The following set briefs are offered:

PRINT

1. The front page and one inside page from a local newspaper, including some original photography.

• If candidates are working in a group, each group member must produce at least one page.

2. An extract from a new magazine aimed at a specific audience, to include the front cover, contents page and a double-page spread article, using some original photography.

• If candidates are working in a group, each group member must produce at least one double-page spread article.

3. A print-based advertising campaign for a new product, such as a new clothing range, to include

a brand name design, two full-page magazine advertisements and a billboard poster, using original photography.

• If candidates are working in a group, each group member must produce at least one advertisement.

4. A new computer/video game cover in an appropriate format (PC, Playstation, Nintendo, etc) and two magazine advertisements for the release of the new game, using some original photography.

• If candidates are working in a group, each group member must produce at least one advertisement.

VIDEO

5. A music promo video, with a storyboard. The length of the promo will reflect the length of the music track, but it is expected to be no longer than three minutes.

• All material must be original, produced by the candidate(s), with the exception of the music or audio effects.

• If candidates are working as a group, each group member is expected to take on a specific role such as director, camera operator or editor.

6. An extract from a new television programme, in any genre or mix of genres chosen by the centre, such as a sitcom, a crime drama or a new children’s television programme, together with a storyboard. The sequence may include titles. Maximum length: three minutes.

All material must be original, produced by the candidate(s), with the exception of music or audio effects.

If candidates are working as a group, each group member is expected to take on a specific role such as director, camera operator or editor.

7. Opening sequence from a new film, including titles, in any genre or mix of genres chosen by the centre, such as a comedy or a thriller, together with a storyboard. Maximum length: three minutes.

• All video and audio material must be original, produced by the candidate(s), with the exception of music or audio effects.

• If candidates are working as a group, each group member is expected to take on a specific role such as director, camera operator or editor.

AUDIO

8. An extract from a magazine-style radio programme with a specified audience. The extract should demonstrate a mixture of sound elements, such as title music, presenter, OBs, vox pop, recorded interviews and appropriate sound effects. A sound script should be included. Maximum length: four minutes.

• Audio material must be original, produced by the candidate(s), with the exception of music or audio effects.

• If candidates are working as a group, each group member is expected to take on a specific role such as director, camera operator or editor.

9. An extract from a radio drama, scripted from new material or an adaptation of a novel or short

story, together with a sound script. Maximum length: four minutes.

• Audio material must be original, produced by the candidate(s), with the exception of music or audio effects.

• If candidates are working as a group, each group member is expected to take on a specific role such as a director, camera operator or editor.

WEBSITES

10. A minimum of four linked pages, including the homepage, of a new TV channel, including some original photography.

• If candidates are working in a group, each group member must produce at least two pages.

11. A minimum of four linked web pages, including the homepage, for a new entertainment website with a specified audience, including some original photography.

• If candidates are working in a group, each group member must produce at least two pages

CROSS MEDIA

12. A promotional package for the release of a new album to include material from more than one medium (eg website, CD cover, extract from music promo video, radio interview, television advertisement, magazine advertisement/article). The package should include some original photography.

• All material must be original, produced by the candidate(s), with the exception of music or audio effects.