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YEAR 12 TERM 2B

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week 1    25 february  -  1 march 2019

Final work on Minecraft
1) Make notes on this article -  Try to  reduce it to 5  key points

https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tech-gaming/london-s-video-game-development-scene-is-thriving-from-aaa-blockbusters-to-indie-mobile-games-a3469751.html

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minecraft main ppt.pptx
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2) Read this article about 'inside Minecraft' and summarise some of the deeper points it makes
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/feb/08/meet-the-blockheads-a-rare-glimpse-inside-minecrafts-hq
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ARTICLE ABOVE - DOWNLOAD THE PDF ON THE RIGHT
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Qu's on Guardian article.pdf
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​3) Essay: (15 marks)  Prepare on Thursday. Write on Friday.
Explain the impact of digitally convergent media platforms on video game production, distribution and consumption. Refer to Minecraft to support your answer.
4) Homework  for Wednesday 6th March
 What factors are important in the production, distribution and consumption of video games? Refer mainly to Minecraft in your answer.
(15 marks)


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WEEK 2      4 - 8 march

Work on Jungle Book 1967 (JB67) . economic and historical contexts. Audiences and Industry.

ocr booklet qus on jb67.docx
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JB comparison grid.pdf
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ESSAY /DISCUSSION: HOW DOES THE DISNEY CORPORATION USE A PRODUCT LIKE JB67 TO ENSURE MAXIMUM COMMERCIAL SUCCESS?
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  1. Discuss how far the distribution of the 1967 Jungle Book differs from the distribution of the 2016 Jungle Book. 
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  2. Show how the industry ensures that mainstream films reach the widest possible audiences. Discuss with reference to the 2 versions of the Jungle Book you have studied. [15]
3) What does the Jungle Book 2016 and its distribution methods tell us about the changing nature of audiences and society? [15]



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week 3     11 - 15 march

Work through JB revision ppt. 
​It's mainly about economic contexts and audiences.
Complete the comparison grid (see above)
How do film conglomerates ensure that their products reach large audiences? Use your work from JB67 and apply to JB16. Think abut the following key areas - which ones are relevant to JB16?
  • stars (cast/voicecast)
  • vaulting
  • genre 
  • re-releases/ different formats
  • digital vs physical release 
  • spin-offs. merchandising, sequels
  • production budget
  • distribution and promotion budget
  • vertical integration
  • technical innovation
  • soundtrack
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JB2016 facts & stats.pdf
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jb_revision__contexts_.pptx
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ocr booklet questions on JB67.pdf
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OCR JB booklet part2.pdf
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Jon Favreau Interview

Marketing the Jungle Book
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week 4    18  - 22  march

Work for this week:
JME will be absent on Tuesday and there are no lessons on Thursday.

1) Answer the questions for JB67  using the OCR booklet and this document 
OCR JB booklet part2.pdf
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2) Essay for Wednesday 27th March
Show how the industry ensures that mainstream films reach the widest possible audiences. Discuss with reference to the 2 versions of the Jungle Book you have studied. [15]
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week 5   25 - 29   march

Hand in homework on  Wednesday 27th
Look at the Powerpoint below and make your own notes. Read it through in edit mode and then run it as presentation - click through and see if you can  predict the next line.
JB main.pptx
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In Wednesday's lesson you will do the 6 questions below, based on the JB16 OCR booklet questions we have been going through. 
JB6 short answer test.pdf
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week 6  1 - 5 april

Revision Kahoots, cards and JB2016.

play this connection board game:  http://www.puzzgrid.com/grid.php?id=19930






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