YEAR 11 TERM 1 HOMEWORK

This term you will be completing a mock exam as part of your homework. This will help you to understand where you have holes in your current knowledge and skills and enable you to make a revision schedule for term 2.

This homework will be due at the end of the first term. It is compulsory for this to be completed.

Answer all tasks.

All tasks carry equal marks.

0 1

We think that these are the important qualities of a successful television serial drama:

storylines which are full of suspense

convincing characters

realistic settings.

Using examples from programmes drawn from your research, show how each of these qualities has been used to appeal to audiences. (15 marks)

0 2

Convince us that your pilot episode will be successful. Let us have your ideas for the following:

an appropriate title

a profile of two main characters

details of the main settings to be used

ideas for possible storylines. (15 marks)

0 3

One way to promote this pilot episode would be through a website. Design the homepage of a website for your pilot episode. (15 marks)

0 4

In addition to a website, suggest three other ways we can promote our new serial drama. At least one of your suggestions must make use of new and e-media. You need to tell us what you think are the advantages of each suggestion. (15 marks)

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