Introduction to course

Introduction

For AS media we have been set a task to create our own title sequence either alone or in a group. We have to come up with everything we would include in our film and create a pitch in order to start filming. The pitch should include a synopsis, target audience, release date, age certificate, actors, budget  etc.

The OCR specification says;

The purpose of this unit is firstly to assess candidates’ ability to plan and construct media products using appropriate technical and creative skills (AO3); secondly to assess candidates’ application of knowledge and understanding in evaluating their own work, showing how meanings and responses are created (AO2); and finally to assess candidates’ ability to undertake, apply and present appropriate research (AO4). The unit requires candidates to engage with contemporary media technologies, giving them the opportunity for development of skills in these technologies.

This is a coursework unit, internally assessed and externally moderated. Candidates produce a media artefact in response to briefs set by OCR plus some appropriate evidence of research and planning. The task provides progression from a pre-production, preliminary exercise to a more fully realised piece in the same medium. This offers the opportunity for skills development to be assessed, as well as a final finished piece.

Title Sequences

S etting- when and where it is set.

T hemes- mood and what the film is about.

I conography- props or visual elements.

N arrative- what the story is about.

C haracters- key characters shown.

S tyle- cinematography, sound, font, editing.

History of Title Sequences

A title sequence is the method by which cinematic films or television programs present their title, key production and cast members, or both, utilising conceptual visuals and sound.

Why do you have a Title Sequence?

To give you an insight on the film and keep you watching. First impressions are everything so having an effective title sequence will keep the audience watching. 

Codes and conventions of a title sequence

-Credits

-the films title (different typography)

-introduction to character or type

-indication of setting

-indication of historical period

-information regarding mood & tone

-introduction to signature soundtrack

-information about genre

-questions to the viewer that they find intriguing (sets up enigma)

-patterns of editing that will be echoed in the remainder of the film

-mise en scene and cinematography