From last year's Examiner Report:
"Ancillary texts were generally produced to a good standard.
Most centres now understand what a digipak is – and the need to provide at least four panes and a spine - and made good use of the templates which are freely available online. However in a significant number of centres greater attention needed to be paid to the orientation of panels as, in a lot of cases, if the design were to be folded it would not function properly.
It is worth considering doing a mock up of the final digipak, taking photos and then posting those on the blog too (but NOT sending them to the moderator as some Centres still did).
It was noticeable in a large number of centres that did not use templates that the dimensions of panels produced were inappropriate and/or inconsistent in size across the production. Some were submitted as individual panels making it difficult to see how the parts would work as a complete product.
There were still examples of CD (jewel case) covers being created, rather than full digipak designs (usually set in motion by centres rewording the task). Too many digipaks did not feature any of the conventional institutional information expected on the back panel."
So, with all this in mind, here's what Mrs Fitzjohn usually asks for on each student's blog:
"Ancillary texts were generally produced to a good standard.
Most centres now understand what a digipak is – and the need to provide at least four panes and a spine - and made good use of the templates which are freely available online. However in a significant number of centres greater attention needed to be paid to the orientation of panels as, in a lot of cases, if the design were to be folded it would not function properly.
It is worth considering doing a mock up of the final digipak, taking photos and then posting those on the blog too (but NOT sending them to the moderator as some Centres still did).
It was noticeable in a large number of centres that did not use templates that the dimensions of panels produced were inappropriate and/or inconsistent in size across the production. Some were submitted as individual panels making it difficult to see how the parts would work as a complete product.
There were still examples of CD (jewel case) covers being created, rather than full digipak designs (usually set in motion by centres rewording the task). Too many digipaks did not feature any of the conventional institutional information expected on the back panel."
So, with all this in mind, here's what Mrs Fitzjohn usually asks for on each student's blog:
The theories of Ferdinand de Saussure and Roland Barthes
•
Define
signifier, signified, symbolic codes
•
Upload
a music video and comment on 5 signifiers in the video
•
Write
about (at least) 5 signifiers you’re including in your own video. Include
images / photographs in the post
•
You
need a post called ‘Band Brand’. You need your band or artist name; your track
list, why you’ve chosen them (how they fit with other band and track names in
your genre).
• The definition of
a digipak, with information on digipak packaging: Made mostly from thick card,
the digipak is virtually shatterproof and allows great graphic display.
Material: 300gsm card with matt or
gloss varnish. Printed 4 colours (CMYK) or Pantone colours. Spot varnish,
lamination and embossing available.
Dimensions (based on standard 4pp
digipak): finished size of 139.5mm x 6mmx 125.5mm
The number of panels could be 4 to
6, 8 or more.
Originally used for the album
packaging of leading musicians, the digipak and digipak family are now priced
reasonably enough to be used for any CD or DVD project.
The digipak is an extremely
versatile packaging. It can be made to accommodate a booklet either by placing
in a die-cut slot or gluing onto one of the panels
YOU NEED A POST ON DIGIPAKS
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
- What are the generic conventions of a digipak?
(size, number of sides, parental
advisory sticker, logo, track list, featured tracks, hologram…
- How are images used? Colours, font type, forms of image: photographic, illustrations, band members or lead singer featured or artwork…
- What is your digipak trying to represent?
The DVD Digipak is a popular
alternative to the DVD box which is now widely used for feature film DVD
releases which are special editions because it increases the value and creates
a premium product.
CD and DVD DigiPaks make a big
statement, they represent the ultimate custom packaging for your CD or DVD
replication project. A DigiPak is also a more environmentally friendly option
when compared with traditional plastic jewel cases or DVD cases.
· A post
explaining Goffman’s theory
· Upload
3 images of digipaks from your genre
· Comment
on signifiers used (colour, font type, images etc.)
· Upload
info on Goffman’s gender representation in advertising
Two things:
ReplyDeleteWhen do you want this done?
And can I include something about Fishtank in 1b? The audience question?
Ah, apologies!
ReplyDeleteOk, I didn't ask Ms Scott because I completely forgot that 1B is her territory. I put it in anyway, but will obviously defer from using it in the exam.
Thanks!