This is a breakdown of Mise-En-Scene in the Joker (2019) Trailer with a secondary teacher explaining mostly symbolic codes and conventions - the impacts of lighting, costuming, colouring, facial expressions, gestures etc. however does also include some discussion of technical codes also. This presentation is aimed at yr 10 media students but could be used for more senior students learning to apply the concepts. Built in activities.

This ready to use podcast script is developed for students to read and recreate. You can use this script as a template for creating foley sounds, group recordings, learning podcasting technologies, story development or even just deconstructing for analysis purposes. With gender neutral names and pronouns, this script is best for groups of 3-4 students of any age.

This is a practical & hands on project that can be done individually but I have set it up as a class/group task. It assumes the class has been introduced to multiplatform/transmedia concepts already but then gives them the opportunity to brainstorm practical ideas for multiplatform products. They then pitch their product ideas to the class before creating them. The story is based in a high school media classroom as a teacher is murdered (just because students love a crime scene/fake blood) and there are 4 possible student suspects. Each has a motive and a back story and a gender neutral title. Additional facts are also provided. This pairs really well with the multiplatform unit and term workbooklet available in my store. This is an ideal opportunity for QLD FTVNM & MAIP students.

This original treatment pitch for a superhero/action short film was written for a year 10 Media Arts superhero unit but could be pitched up or down by a year. The PDF & MP4 Video pitch contain a logline, synopsis, visual & stylistic influences, mood, target audience and character profiles. This is an easy to use exemplar written by experienced Media Arts Teachers following the Australian Curriculum.

The perfect end of year or Christmas filming activity for at least one-two lessons (filming & editing). The shot list has gender neutral names and is simplified thriller but can easily transform into a comedy or drama by editing. Hand students this shot list and watch them go create Christmas magic :)

This term’s work booklet focuses on advertising and creating a 30-60 second video ad with 2 print ads for a local business or a school event or group. The task also includes an evaluation and journal. The content is laid out with student activities to deconstruct ads, determine elements of advertising and how students can apply these elements in their own work. With an exemplar, task sheet and space for a class project to model the assessment task, this work booklet also offers student’s space to complete their assessment in the work booklet also. This is 10 weeks work for a senior applied Media Arts in Practice class in Qld, Australia. This is the second unit following on from the Public Service Announcements booklet I also sell.

This student booklet has activities and plenty of fabulous PSA examples with opportunities for deconstruction. It includes photoshop basics as well as an assessment task that also has a section to be modelled in class in a student or teacher led class project. This is for the Qld Media Arts in Practice 2019 program - a senior applied subject - however is suitable for grades 8-12.

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Welcome to Million Dollar Sandwich - my student’s favourite workshop this semester! All you need is a few loaves of bread, some toppings, a bit of creativity, a light or two and a phone/camera/filming device. This practical, hands on learning lesson looks at applying advertising techniques, then walks students through brainstorming through the techniques, then workshopping ideas before students create their own short ad. This ppt also includes examples of other student’s work and a TikTok from an advertising consultant on creatively filming while on a budget. My students really got silly & funny with this lesson, which saw high levels of engagement, regardless of skillset. This activity could be done with students from Grade 6-12 - I use this as an instroductions with my year 11 Applied Media Arts in Practice Class (QCAA, QLD).

This yr 9 unit has everything for an entire unit of work including the student work book, assessment task and all of the lessons planned. The workbooklet uses famous film scenes and current film trailers to teach students about genre conventions and film trailer conventions. Students lead this unit at their own pace, using the workbooklet to prompt analysis skills. All trailers have the links embedded in the workbooklet and the powerpoint introduction to the unit is attached. Students complete the booklet by writing their own film trailer treatment (exemplar provided in booklet) and producing a mixed genre film trailer.