Cinematography
If you’re keen to start making films, understanding the basic terminology of cinema is a must! Shot…
Year 9
The Shoe
This is the first filmmaking exercise that I give my Year 9 Media students. It involves blocking out…
The Media and You
The mass media play an important role in our lives. Our society is saturated with media forms…
My Favourite Scene
For this task, you will be writing about your favourite scene from a film or television show….
The Timetable
This is the second filmmaking exercise that I give my Year 9 Media students. It is designed…
The Chocolate Bar
This is the third filmmaking exercise that my students complete in Year 9 Media. The first and…
Teen Film
The teen film dates back to the 1950s, with films like The Wild One (1953), Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and Blackboard…
Shooting dialogue
Shooting dialogue effectively is an important part of making films. This is a quick guide for selecting…
Making a Teen Comedy
You’re going to make a short comedy that’s set at school. It’s going to involve a small…
Sitcoms
Sitcoms have remained remarkably popular since the early days of television. Sitcoms are episodic comedies usually between…