Introduction to the coursework

In our first media lesson we were shown the different briefs of which to choose for our coursework piece. The amount of choice proved difficult at first; there were a variety of contrasting briefts to be chosen, thus it was imperative that I chose a brief that I knew I could do well with what I already know while developing and learning new skills.

I have chosen two so far that I think could manage well - a teaser trailer or a children's TV drama title sequence. I feel that a teaser trailer would work well; the skills I have at the moment after the AS coursework, such as the filming involved and experience with the editing software would prove helpful and my interest in film would help me broaden my knowledge. Nevertheless, I also feel that a children's TV drama would work successfully as I have quite a good knowledge on TV drama and would prefer to do something that didn't consist of a lot of filming/ using software; using the software was not my strongest point and I would like to try something new. For example, using drawings for the title sequence or something animated.

These are the two briefs:

Brief 2
A promotion package for a new film, to include a teaser trailer, together with:
a film magazine front cover, featuring the film
a poster for the film

Brief 6
A selection of materials related to an original children's TV drama, to include the title sequence to the TV programme, together with:
the front cover to a magazine for the series
a DVD cover for the series