AS Media – Foundation Portfolio (new music magazine) 3 rd September 2015 – 12 th February 2016

It is vital that blogs are kept up to date and that progress is posted regularly.

Posts on weekly reflection and target setting/evidence of work being created must be included as work is being completed e.g. jpegs of each stage of construction.

Thursday 3rd Sep – Friday 2nd Oct

Complete the preliminary task. Carry out research and planning. To include:

Examples of other texts – generally and also within genre 3x analysis of magazine covers, contents pages and double page spreads Analysis of colour palettes 10x examples of fonts including discussion Discussion of language register – read magazine articles, interviews and reviews as part of research. Decide

on the style you wish to adopt in your production Decide on style of music magazine based on research carried out Analyse existing magazine titles within your genre Decide on own title of magazine Research relevant fashion/styling associated with genre Mood boards Audience research (use uktribes.co.uk) – must be conclusive and show evidence of responses from at least

10-15 people Audience profile Research relevant photographers, graphic designers, magazine creators Analysis of institution that would publish your magazine Preparation of a 25 word pitch Composition of 20 song playlist of tracks that have inspired you using Soundcloud Read and comment on peer blogs

Look at examples provided for guidance.

Teachers to regularly check and leave comments on blogs as part of rough draft marking of R&P.

Monday 5th Oct – Fri 23rd Oct

Lessons to pitch idea to class and receive feedback Evaluate class feedback Gain further feedback from initial audience feedback sample on your mock up Test shots of artist/band Complete flat plan of cover/contents page/double page spread Write draft article Begin composing cover/contents page/double page spread

Friday 23rd Oct = Research and planning DEADLINEMarks may be deducted for late submissionStudents to be placed on HoD intervention list if work not completed.

Monday 2nd Nov – Friday 13th Nov

Finish composing cover/contents page/double page spread

Friday 13th Nov = DRAFT DEADLINE – 3.30PM ENGLISH OFFICEWork to be printed out and submitted to the English Office via sign in sheet AND posted on blogs. Names and candidate numbers must be clearly indicated on submission.Marks may be deducted for late submission.

1st draft marks and feedback to be returned to students w/b Monday 16th Nov

Monday 16th Nov – Friday 27th Nov

Conduct audience feedback for magazine based on draft version (use same audience sample) Peer assessment and evaluate feedback – update blog Update blogs with 1st draft teacher feedback Make plan of action for necessary improvements and begin making improvements

Monday 30th Nov – Wednesday 16th Dec

Complete cover/contents page/double page spread Print out all pages Submit in plastic wallet clearly labelled with name and candidate number Post onto blog

FINAL DEADLINE FOR COURSEWORK = Wednesday 16th December – 3.30PM English office via sign in sheetAll work to be printed out and submitted to the officeMarks deducted for late submissionPieces to be marked and marks submitted to SAGH by Monday 11th January

Monday 4th Jan – Fri 8th Jan

Evaluative questions introduced by class teachers All lessons and homework spent writing response to ALL 7 questions Draft responses must be posted on blog

Deadline for ALL DRAFT evaluation questions – Friday 8th January 3.30pmMarks deducted for late submissionTeachers to mark and return evaluation feedback by Monday 11th January

Monday 11th Jan – Fri 22nd Jan

Deadline for final evaluation questions following advice posted on teacher blogs All lessons devoted to completing this work and organisation of blogs

Deadline for evaluation questions – Fri 22nd January 3.30pmEvaluations to be marked and marks submitted to SAGH by Friday 12th February for moderation w/b 22nd February