Preliminary Tasks | JCMedia Studies

Camera Shots and Angles (September 10, 2024)

For this task, we had to find 2 videos that show an example of 2 different shots and 2 videos that show an example of 2 different angles. Click Here to view the task.

Composition (September 19, 2024)

For this task, I selected a film or TV opening to analyze how specific camera shots, angles, and movements are used to build meaning and evoke emotional responses from the audience. Click here to view the task.

Think Like A.... Film Editor (November 6)

For this task, I worked with a partner. We were to edit a sequence for a new thriller, storyboard the sequence, and the sequence must include a minimum of 25 shots. Click here to view the task.

Technical Element of Sound (October 1)

For this task, I had to find examples from a variety of either TV shows or movies for each of the technical sound elements provided. Click here to view the task

Editing Part 1 (October 31)

For this task, I had to work with a partner. We were to complete the "BEFORE YOU BEGIN" section of the textbook and answer the questions posed in # 2. Click here to view the task.

Final Project Decision

This is where I decide between doing print or film for my final project and which genre I will make it on.

I chose print and the genre I decided on is music

Genre 3.1 (Jan 14)

For this task with my shoulder partner, we read 3.1. On my own I completed Activity 3.1 and then with my partner I completed Activity 3.2. Click here to view the task.

Representation Project (February 6)

For this task me and my group were to choose a movie or tv show. We chose fast and furious and we made a PowerPoint presentation then we answered questions and presented it. Click here to view the task.

Narrative 3.2 (Jan 23)

For this task I read through 3.2 in my text and completed Before you start, 3.7, Think like a ... Scriptwriter, Activity 3.8, Activity 3.9, Activity 3.10, Activity 3.11, Activity 3.12 and Activity 3.13. Click here to view the task.

Activity 6.2 (March 4)

for this task I researched O'Reilly Media and what they are known for producing. As a group we then completed question 2 and review my learning. Click here to view the task.