Half-Term ELT

It is really pleasing to see that so many of you are on-track with the R&P so far. Over half term, we need to step up a gear and begin planning towards the production of your coursework. This means making some big final decisions and ensuring you’re organised before you head into the filming process. Your new checklist:

• Finalised script (remember to also post your drafts and changes as you go along though)
• Finalised storyboard (drafts - as above)
• Shot list
• Filming schedule
• Casting (actors)

The deadline I’m setting for this is Wednesday 11^th November (the week after we come back.) You should also have all filming finished by 30^th November to allow time for editing.

Blog Feedback: October

Year 13,


Well, I am certainly impressed by the effort that you have put into your blogs - you are the most conscientious group of Year 13s we've had!


The blogs look excellent, overall, with just a few bits and pieces missing for some of you. Make sure you fill in any gaps over half-term and ensure you move onto the next planning stages (which I'm about to set for ELT.)


Huge pat on the back - well done :)


- Miss F

Student	Comments	Targets	Key Pieces Missing
Scarlett	An excellent, well-presented and detailed blog. Keep up the good work!	Just ensure your posts stay as thorough and regular as they have been.	None J
Etty	Considering the technical problems you’ve had, I am really pleased with yours Etty. Posts are detailed and well-presented.	Well done for catching up on things. Just continue working as hard as you have been and your blog will flourish.	- More analysis of existing films/trailers needed (You’re nearly on green!)
Jake	Your posts are incredibly detailed, Jake; you’ve clearly put a lot of thought and effort into each one.	Try to upload posts more frequently; choose some of the quicker/easier tasks from the checklist to add to your post count.	- Survey results - Film pitch/initial ideas - Analysis of existing trailers
Millie	This is a great blog, Millie! You have lots of detailed posts covering most aspects of the research and planning checklist. Good work!	As I’ve said before, remember that it is unlikely you will hear back from artists such as Sam Smith – try using Creative Commerce (and similar) to find a soundtrack.	- Codes and conventions of trailers
Adyn	I’m really pleased with this, Adyn; this is a massive improvement on last year’s blog. You’ve covered a good range of R&P tasks. Well done!	Some extra detail in posts and thought into the presentation of information would help you aim for a higher level.	- Codes and conventions of trailers - Survey results
Mollie	As always, Mollie, you blog is amazing. You always put so much thought and detail into your posts. Excellent work!	Just ensure your posts stay as thorough and regular as they have been.	None J