NEA Briefs

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• K: The requirements for each of the briefs set by OCR.
• U: How to approach the chosen brief, including writing the statement of intent.
• BAT: Choose a brief and start planning what to write in the statement of intent.
• CO: Use media terminology (all areas of the theoretical framework) in your written and verbal communication.

Brief 1: Create a front cover and a double page spread article for an informative educational magazine aimed at an audience of 10 - 13 years old.

AT LEAST 5 original images,

Front cover:

Original masthead / title,

Strap-line,

Cover price, bar-code, edition number,

Original images; at least one main cover image,

At least three cover lines one of which must link to the double page spread article.

Double page spread article:

Headline, stand-first and sub-headings,

Original images, one main article image and at least three other images.

Feature article of approximately 300 words that links to one cover lines one the front page.

You must not reproduce an existing media product or brand.

Group productions are not permitted but you can use your friends and others to act in, or appear in, the media production. In addition, unaddressed learners and others may operate lighting, sound, recording and other equipment under your direction if required. 

To make it simple... these briefs are individual.  You can use other people to help you but make sure you end up doing all the technical tasks (photography, filming, editing, etc).  You're NOT required to be in-front of the camera in your own production.

- What skills do you already have that can help you produce your chosen media texts?

I have done multiple articles, newspapers and magazines in English and have an understanding of what language and structure they follow. I also own lots of different magazines that can be used as inspiration or ideas.

- What skills do you intend to develop whilst working on your media texts?

I intend to build on my creative skills and my skills for writing for a curtain audience in the magazine.

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