AS Media Foundation Portfolio (new music magazine) 3 rd September 2015

12th 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 DEADLINE

Marks may be deducted for late submission
Students 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 OFFICE

Work 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 16 th 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 sheet
All work to be printed out and submitted to the office
Marks deducted for late submission
Pieces to be marked and marks submitted to SAGH by Monday 11 th 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 8 th January 3.30pm

Marks deducted for late submission
Teachers to mark and return evaluation feedback by Monday 11 th 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 3.30pm

Evaluations to be marked and marks submitted to SAGH by Friday 12 th February for
moderation w/b 22nd February