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Friday 23 February 2007

Wednesday 21 February 2007

BBC PLAN TO ADVERTISE

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On their websites. Is this just the start of a radical change in BBC funding? What dangers can you see if the BBC start advertising? Check out the full story at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6381647.stm

YEAR 10 YOUNG FILMAKERS' PROJECT

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There is no meeting tonight or this week.
The next meeting is after school, 28th February. Please come prepared with your storyboard ideas. I have spoken to Ian Wigdin of the BBC and we are arranging a date for him to come along and look at your ideas.

Sunday 18 February 2007

Film Club

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"The First Rule of film club is that there is no film club..."

Apologies to "Fight Club" but this side of the term will see the formal establishment of the Academy Film Club. Full details will be announced over the next fortnight. If you would like to be part of its running or want to know more, come and see me in Room C5.

BBC News School Report

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Practice day, Wednesday afteronon, 21st February, Central Manchester CLC.

Advertising:

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Check out this spoof advert for the Apple IPhone.

History of Hollywood and Media

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For a detailed look at the film industry, the role of media and its future, Monaco's book is excellent. Although extremely technical in some parts, chapter 6 "Media in the Middle of Things" is well worth reading as it sweeps effortlessly from print via the digital revolution to cyberspace and virtual reality.

Saturday 17 February 2007

FILM IN FOCUS: "THE BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN" EISENSTEIN, 1925

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Homage: Which Brian DePalma film paid tribute to Eistenstien's famous "pram on the Odessa Steps" scene? Answer next week.

Friday 16 February 2007

BBC YOUNG NEWS REPORTERS' PROJECT

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Mrs Clayton, the team from Manchester CLC and I visit BBC News Studios in London on Tuesday, 13th February 2007.

Seated, is Jane Hill. She had just finished reading the one O'clock News.







Later, we met Huw Edwards who had travelled to work on the Tube proving his "Green" credentials.

A former teacher himself, he was really supportive of the Young News Reporters' Project and took time
from his busy schedule to talk about the project and to ask how we were getting on.

Cluster Day

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A big, big thank you to Caroline and Lisa and all at T-MAC for all their help and support today. It was really great meeting other colleagues involved in media and sharing ideas and resources.