I have been teaching, alongside working in the industry, for the last ten years and my specialisms are Media Studies, Film Studies, Design Technology and SFX make-up application. I enjoy both the practical and theoretical elements of these subjects and strongly believe a firm understanding of the role of the Media is essential to all aspects of life, in today's society.
I have been teaching, alongside working in the industry, for the last ten years and my specialisms are Media Studies, Film Studies, Design Technology and SFX make-up application. I enjoy both the practical and theoretical elements of these subjects and strongly believe a firm understanding of the role of the Media is essential to all aspects of life, in today's society.
INCLUDES - Starter activity research is fun, introduces the idea of Auteur focusing on David Fincher with focus film FIGHT CLUB, Presentation script and annotated catalogue are a small scale mini dissertation research project, presented in a PP. PP is included with 18 slide - Collectively this PP and start activity can show students how to cite sources correctly and explore a range of sources, not purely Internet based, as well as teaching them the meaning of Auteur in film theory and the Auteur traits of David Fincher.
This resource can be used in lessons, ONLINE, REMOTE, VIRTUAL, HOME, LEARNING or as HOMEWORK. It can be digitally sent to students as a PDF or printed and used within a lesson.
All resources have been tried and tested in both a college and school setting and been met with enthusiasm by students. They are designed to fully explain the tasks, with terminology, keywords, sections and a clear explanation for students to complete independently. It can be delivered in a classroom with a teacher or as a tool for independent learning remotely.
CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES specialises in Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Theatrical and SFX Special Effects Makeup, Design Technology, Architecture and Three Dimensional Design 3D. A wealth of free and purchasable resources including Full unit schemes of work, Teacher Powerpoints, student handouts, Home Learning booklets to revision materials, covering Key Stage 5, 4, 3 and 2.
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An introduction to Prosthetic Makeup design and application
Two design activities to prompt ides for accident & emergency, horror, sci-fi and fantasy application.
FACE CHART for design and process
ROBOT SPINE SCULPT & PROSTHETIC handout
STAG BEETLE SCULPT & PROSTHETIC handout
SKULL FACE SCULPT & PROSTHETIC handout
IN BOTH PDF (FIXED FORMAT) & WORD DOCUMENTS (UPDATABLE FORMAT)
All handouts have full colour images of both the sculpture and the end application.
This resource can be used in lessons, ONLINE, REMOTE, VIRTUAL, HOME, LEARNING or as HOMEWORK. It can be digitally sent to students as a PDF or printed and used within a lesson.
All resources have been tried and tested in both a college and school setting and been met with enthusiasm by students. They are designed to fully explain the tasks, with terminology, keywords, sections and a clear explanation for students to complete independently. It can be delivered in a classroom with a teacher or as a tool for independent learning remotely.
CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES specialises in Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Theatrical and SFX Special Effects Makeup, Design Technology, Architecture and Three Dimensional Design 3D. A wealth of free and purchasable resources including Full unit schemes of work, Teacher Powerpoints, student handouts, Home Learning booklets to revision materials, covering Key Stage 5, 4, 3 and 2.
Please rate this resource and leave any feedback for improvements, or suggested add ons, that both you and your class would like to see.
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INCLUDES - Kit case handout with materials to buy for the course, patch test form for Health & Safety - pre-filled with products & blank, Peer feedback sheet for initial practical application sessions and peer / self feedback detailed practical application sessions.
This resource can be used in lessons, ONLINE, REMOTE, VIRTUAL, HOME, LEARNING or as HOMEWORK. It can be digitally sent to students as a PDF or printed and used within a lesson.
All resources have been tried and tested in both a college and school setting and been met with enthusiasm by students. They are designed to fully explain the tasks, with terminology, keywords, sections and a clear explanation for students to complete independently. It can be delivered in a classroom with a teacher or as a tool for independent learning remotely.
CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES specialises in Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Theatrical and SFX Special Effects Makeup, Design Technology, Architecture and Three Dimensional Design 3D. A wealth of free and purchasable resources including Full unit schemes of work, Teacher Powerpoints, student handouts, Home Learning booklets to revision materials, covering Key Stage 5, 4, 3 and 2.
Please rate this resource and leave any feedback for improvements, or suggested add ons, that both you and your class would like to see.
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Test Quiz for Stage, SFX, TV & Film covering * Process quiz asking students to order the correct process for applications * Product quiz x2 Section 1 matching 9 questions, Section 2 multiple choice 9 questions . To be completed by students and taken in and marked within the first term. Made on Quizlet - flashcard and quiz generator.
This resource can be used in lessons, ONLINE, REMOTE, VIRTUAL, HOME, LEARNING or as HOMEWORK. It can be digitally sent to students as a PDF or printed and used within a lesson.
All resources have been tried and tested in both a college and school setting and been met with enthusiasm by students. They are designed to fully explain the tasks, with terminology, keywords, sections and a clear explanation for students to complete independently. It can be delivered in a classroom with a teacher or as a tool for independent learning remotely.
CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES specialises in Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Theatrical and SFX Special Effects Makeup, Design Technology, Architecture and Three Dimensional Design 3D. A wealth of free and purchasable resources including Full unit schemes of work, Teacher Powerpoints, student handouts, Home Learning booklets to revision materials, covering Key Stage 5, 4, 3 and 2.
Please rate this resource and leave any feedback for improvements, or suggested add ons, that both you and your class would like to see.
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3 step by step face chart application visual guides for Theatrical and Media Makeup for both Performers and Make-up Artists.
Skill building from one application to the next.
*PLUS a Student Kit Case Handout - Basic needed for Theatrical and Media Makeup for Performing Arts or Film/TV
Villain - Contouring - BASIC
Music video - Adornments & symmetry (spirit gum) - MEDIUM LEVEL
Manga - Closed eye - ADVANCED
This resource can be used in lessons, ONLINE, REMOTE, VIRTUAL, HOME, LEARNING or as HOMEWORK. It can be digitally sent to students as a PDF or printed and used within a lesson.
All resources have been tried and tested in both a college and school setting and been met with enthusiasm by students. They are designed to fully explain the tasks, with terminology, keywords, sections and a clear explanation for students to complete independently. It can be delivered in a classroom with a teacher or as a tool for independent learning remotely.
CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES specialises in Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Theatrical and SFX Special Effects Makeup, Design Technology, Architecture and Three Dimensional Design 3D. A wealth of free and purchasable resources including Full unit schemes of work, Teacher Powerpoints, student handouts, Home Learning booklets to revision materials, covering Key Stage 5, 4, 3 and 2.
Please rate this resource and leave any feedback for improvements, or suggested add ons, that both you and your class would like to see.
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An introduction to the concept of Genre with activities embedded, terminology evidenced and theorists explained. Each 1/2 slides have a 5 min activity embedded to apply new information, to an example of students choosing.
Genre intro PP with 5 minute activities embedded throughout with a link to a countdown timer.
Teachers notes for Genre intro PP
GENRE notes handout for students
This resource can be used in lessons, ONLINE, REMOTE, VIRTUAL, HOME, LEARNING or as HOMEWORK. It can be digitally sent to students as a PDF or printed and used within a lesson.
All resources have been tried and tested in both a college and school setting and been met with enthusiasm by students. They are designed to fully explain the tasks, with terminology, keywords, sections and a clear explanation for students to complete independently. It can be delivered in a classroom with a teacher or as a tool for independent learning remotely.
CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES specialises in Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Theatrical and SFX Special Effects Makeup, Design Technology, Architecture and Three Dimensional Design 3D. A wealth of free and purchasable resources including Full unit schemes of work, Teacher Powerpoints, student handouts, Home Learning booklets to revision materials, covering Key Stage 5, 4, 3 and 2.
Please rate this resource and leave any feedback for improvements, or suggested add ons, that both you and your class would like to see.
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Resources can be used over multiple lessons - Students will need to have covered Hypodermic syringe, uses and gratification theory - Denis McQuail and Reception Theory - Stuart Hall.
INCLIUDES Basic PP to introduce the terms demographics and psychographics, Student guide on how to complete a case study on any text, to clearly explore audience both in terms of the construction and response. Clarity on exam response and how to structure an answer to allow all delivered points inclusion AND Each of the Audience theorist concisely explained to enable application from student.
This resource can be used in lessons, ONLINE, REMOTE, VIRTUAL, HOME, LEARNING or as HOMEWORK. It can be digitally sent to students as a PDF or printed and used within a lesson.
All resources have been tried and tested in both a college and school setting and been met with enthusiasm by students. They are designed to fully explain the tasks, with terminology, keywords, sections and a clear explanation for students to complete independently. It can be delivered in a classroom with a teacher or as a tool for independent learning remotely.
CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES specialises in Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Theatrical and SFX Special Effects Makeup, Design Technology, Architecture and Three Dimensional Design 3D. A wealth of free and purchasable resources including Full unit schemes of work, Teacher Powerpoints, student handouts, Home Learning booklets to revision materials, covering Key Stage 5, 4, 3 and 2.
Please rate this resource and leave any feedback for improvements, or suggested add ons, that both you and your class would like to see.
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SOW covering 6 (1.30 min lessons) Activity is a refresher practical for moving image element of coursework but also embeds conventions of Youtube Vlogger for exam questions. Internet, projector and Premiere will be needed for these lessons.
This resource can be used in lessons, ONLINE, REMOTE, VIRTUAL, HOME, LEARNING or as HOMEWORK. It can be digitally sent to students as a PDF or printed and used within a lesson.
All resources have been tried and tested in both a college and school setting and been met with enthusiasm by students. They are designed to fully explain the tasks, with terminology, keywords, sections and a clear explanation for students to complete independently. It can be delivered in a classroom with a teacher or as a tool for independent learning remotely.
CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES specialises in Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Theatrical and SFX Special Effects Makeup, Design Technology, Architecture and Three Dimensional Design 3D. A wealth of free and purchasable resources including Full unit schemes of work, Teacher Powerpoints, student handouts, Home Learning booklets to revision materials, covering Key Stage 5, 4, 3 and 2.
Please rate this resource and leave any feedback for improvements, or suggested add ons, that both you and your class would like to see.
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For a range of boards from Sketchbook Inspiration, Architecture and Typography to Media Theorists, Packaging, Mask Making and Magazine Design.
Revision activity FLASH CARDS - Used as a clear way of logging class notes so students have same format for all texts, not dependant on method of delivery previously used. Teachers will need to specify which representations students should explore from a range of possibilities from gender, age, issues, events, national and regional identity and ethnicity. This works best when a text is given to students along with a representation to explore.
This resource can be used in lessons, ONLINE, REMOTE, VIRTUAL, HOME, LEARNING or as HOMEWORK. It can be digitally sent to students as a PDF or printed and used within a lesson.
All resources have been tried and tested in both a college and school setting and been met with enthusiasm by students. They are designed to fully explain the tasks, with terminology, keywords, sections and a clear explanation for students to complete independently. It can be delivered in a classroom with a teacher or as a tool for independent learning remotely.
CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES specialises in Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Theatrical and SFX Special Effects Makeup, Design Technology, Architecture and Three Dimensional Design 3D. A wealth of free and purchasable resources including Full unit schemes of work, Teacher Powerpoints, student handouts, Home Learning booklets to revision materials, covering Key Stage 5, 4, 3 and 2.
Please rate this resource and leave any feedback for improvements, or suggested add ons, that both you and your class would like to see.
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For a range of boards from Sketchbook Inspiration, Architecture and Typography to Media Theorists, Packaging, Mask Making and Magazine Design.
Bundle includes a micro feature terminology grid handout for student to make notes on, Emotional Response helpsheet and the MICRO FEATURES REVISION GAME, instructions, Mark scheme with examples and team sheets.
These sheets can be applied to any moving image text and is a fun way to establish or reinforce textual analysis sentence structure. To enable differentiation the task can be repeated with multiple text or could be completed with or without notes to strengthen exam skills.
Watch the moving image excerpt and make notes on the ‘Deconstructing a text - terminology’ grid handout
Work in pairs, against another pair to complete 9 examples, the winner will achieve the highest score by constructing the most effective Textual analysis - TERM / EXAMPLE / ANALYSIS sentences, for exam questions. A snakes and ladders board with counters or a tally sheet can be used for scoring
On your turn roll the dice to see what example you need to give for either film 1 or 2 - Mise en scene / 3 or 4 - Sound / 5 or 6 - Cinematography & Editing
This resource can be used in lessons, ONLINE, REMOTE, VIRTUAL, HOME, LEARNING or as HOMEWORK. It can be digitally sent to students as a PDF or printed and used within a lesson.
All resources have been tried and tested in both a college and school setting and been met with enthusiasm by students. They are designed to fully explain the tasks, with terminology, keywords, sections and a clear explanation for students to complete independently. It can be delivered in a classroom with a teacher or as a tool for independent learning remotely.
CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES specialises in Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Theatrical and SFX Special Effects Makeup, Design Technology, Architecture and Three Dimensional Design 3D. A wealth of free and purchasable resources including Full unit schemes of work, Teacher Powerpoints, student handouts, Home Learning booklets to revision materials, covering Key Stage 5, 4, 3 and 2.
Please rate this resource and leave any feedback for improvements, or suggested add ons, that both you and your class would like to see.
For extra help and inspiration visit Creative Thinking Resources Pinterest boards
For a range of boards from Sketchbook Inspiration, Architecture and Typography to Media Theorists, Packaging, Mask Making and Magazine Design.
For extra help and inspiration visit CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES pinterest
For a range of boards from Sketchbook Inspiration, Architecture and Typography to Media Theorists, Packaging, Mask Making and Magazine Design.
Start your lessons with 2 or 3 clear objectives on the board. * Students add these to their sheets and indicate their own confidence in the topic to be taught. * At the end of the lesson students state if they feel the object set was achieved and by which activity… * Self set homework for objectives not achieved . * Every 6 weeks - (Pg4 of the Assessment Sheet - Cycle learning) 30 mins can be spent tracking confidence in areas and weaknesses that inidividually or as a class need addressing to enable best outcomes and progress.
These sheets work best when used every lesson. They helps highlight individual gaps in learning, for effective differentiation and encourage students to become autonomous learners and allows them ownership of engaging with content.
This resource can be used in lessons, ONLINE, REMOTE, VIRTUAL, HOME, LEARNING or as HOMEWORK. It can be digitally sent to students as a PDF or printed and used within a lesson.
All resources have been tried and tested in both a college and school setting and been met with enthusiasm by students. They are designed to fully explain the tasks, with terminology, keywords, sections and a clear explanation for students to complete independently. It can be delivered in a classroom with a teacher or as a tool for independent learning remotely.
CREATIVE THINKING RESOURCES specialises in Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Theatrical and SFX Special Effects Makeup, Design Technology, Architecture and Three Dimensional Design 3D. A wealth of free and purchasable resources including Full unit schemes of work, Teacher Powerpoints, student handouts, Home Learning booklets to revision materials, covering Key Stage 5, 4, 3 and 2.
Please rate this resource and leave any feedback for improvements, or suggested add ons, that both you and your class would like to see.
For extra help and inspiration visit Creative Thinking Resources Pinterest boards
For a range of boards from Sketchbook Inspiration, Architecture and Typography to Media Theorists, Packaging, Mask Making and Magazine Design.