Exam Tips

You will need:
Coloured pencils
Fine Liners
Ruler

• Draw appropriate scetches and diagrams
• Write in role e.g. for a job/competition

• Production task question:

- storyboard (title sequence/trailer)
- design a DVD cover
- Magazine - front cover promotin gyour TV show
- website homepage (look at Sherlock's website)

• Codes and Conventions question:

- treat it as a debate agree and disagree)
- write like you're passionate about winning the comp, getting the job etc.

• Pitch your show question
• Justify your ideas (why your show will be successful)

• Talk about at least 3 shows in depth. (Luther, Sherlock, CSI:Miami)

- also include brief references to other shows that you have viewed independently.

• Use at least 3 examples ot theories

• Use the term: PROLIFERATION

- example: In the last 5 years there has been a large proliferation of both the amount of Crime TV Drama shows and the variety of channels and platforms on which they can be viewed

REMEMBER

• Make sure your pitch is believeable e.g. it will start on BBC3 and change to BBC if it is successful
• Rationale - give reasons for your ideas
• Marketing e.g. an app, fansite, Facebook page - in universe marketing: the character's actual blog. Or show live episodes
• Know and understand your characters. What character types do they fit into? Do they have a vice or fault?
• The impact of settings
• Set pieces and iconography
• Know your jargon, e.g. blunt force trauma, alabi, M.O (Mode of opperation)
• Write in role