Media Resources

[xlaiyn]

VCE Media Resources

I’ve collected a whole bunch of resources for media, and sorted them roughly under the appropriate areas. If you find a link that isn't relevant, let me know! I figured that since the media board has died out a little in the last few years, this could help a lot of people, and it could also be collaborative; let me know of any websites you've found useful and I'll pop them up here.

General Information
VCE Media Study Design
Study Summary 2012-2016
Assessment Handbook 2012-2016
Authentication and Assessment of SATs Document
Past Exams & Examination Reports
Past School Assessed Task/Coursework Reports

Textbooks & Study Aides
Dunscombe, R et al. 2011, Heinemann Media, Pearson, Victoria. *recommended
Dunscombe, R 2005, The leading edge VCE Units 3 & 4, Harcourt Education, South Melbourne.
Flack, J 2009, Nelson media VCE Units 1–4, Cengage Learning, South Melbourne, Victoria. *recommended
Guimarra, V 2004, Senior Media Workbook, McMillan, South Yarra.
Lane, Y 2009, Cambridge Checkpoints VCE Media Units 3 & 4, Cambridge Secondary Education, Australia. *recommended
Worthy, L 2005, VCE Media Units 3 & 4 Exam Guide, Insight Publications, Mentone.

VCE Season of Excellence Information
Season of Excellence General Information
Top Arts FAQ
Top Designs/Top Screens FAQ
Top Class FAQ
Tips for Taking Photographs
General Copyright Guidelines

Unit 1 & 2
Unit 1 Outline
Unit 2 Media Exam
Gender in Movie Posters
Australian Media Ownership
Unit 2 Media Production
Film Production Roles
Film Investigation
Australian Film Industry
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Media Regulations
Representation
Gender in Advertising
Photo Retouching

Units 3 & 4 - INCOMPLETE
Units 3 & 4 Outline
Top Screen Examples


Study Online
BBC Academy free online courses
BFI downloadable resources including 16+ Source Guides for many media topics
Centre for Media Literacy
BBC Media Studies Learning Online
Hall, S. (1997) Representation and the Media Transcript
MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Initiative: Issue Lab, online resources and resources
Unit 2: Film Production Roles & Responsibilities

Photography
Digital Photography School
Photography Basics
Explain That Stuff: Complete Guide to Photography
Geoff Lawrence's Photography Tutorials
Digital Photography Tutorials (incl. How your Camera works.)
Exposure Photographic Tips, Tricks and Hints
10 Top Photography Composition Rules
Understanding White Balance
Four Facts About High ISOs
Focal Length Facts
Film vs. Digital
Aperture and Shutter Priority
Incredible Photography Techniques & Tutorials
SLR Lounge - Photography Tutorials & News
Tips for Photos in the Dark
Creating Sunshine with Artificial Light
Professional Lighting in Model Photography
Photo Flex Lighting School
DIY Flash and Lighting Hacks
Introduction to Macro Photography
Shooting Macro Photos
Macro Photography
DIY High Speed Photography
DIY Light Box
Black & White Photography Tips
Correcting and Preventing Chromatic Aberration

Film
BBC Film Network - short films online
Celtx Preproduction and Scriptwriting Software *my personal favourite
Film Education,
Film Ink
Film Sound: the Art of Film and Sound Design
Film Victoria Now
Film Victoria
Five Sprockets Preproduction and Scriptwriting Software
Inside Film
Scriptwriting Online
Television Production Course Online

Australian Media Groups, Centres & Associations
Advertising Standards Bureau
Arts Law Centre of Australia
Ausfilm
Australian Association of National Broadcasters
Australian Centre for Independent Journalism
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Australian Centre for the Moving Image Generator Site
Australian Children’s Television Foundation
Australian Communications and Media Authority *important
Australian Council on Children and the Media *important
Australian Press Council
Australian Subscription Television Association
Australian Teachers of Media *important
Australian Television Audience Measurement *important
Classification Australia*important
Click and Connect: Young Australians’ Use of Social Media
Communications Council, formerly the Advertising Federation of Australia
Cultsock: communication, culture, media studies infobase
Free TV Australia
Interactive Games and Entertainment Association Research
Internet Movie Database
Media International Australia (MIA)*important
Media Know All
Media Awareness Network
Media and Communications Site
Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance
Media Watch*important
Metro Magazine/Screen Education, Australian Teachers of Media*important
Moggeridge, B, 2010, Designing Media, MIT Press
Pew Internet and American Life Project
Screen Australia*important
Simcam film and digital camera simulator
Sitcom, What it is and How it Works
Theory.org, Social theory, representation and popular culture
The Newspaper Works, an industry body devoted to advertising in newspapers
Trends in Media Use by Children and Young People


Folio example
2020 Media Portfolio that received 100% - KAZPA

[xlaiyn]

This is incomplete. I've posted it so that way I won't lose my progress. Any contributions would be awesome!

[Lasercookie]

._. that was impressive, you managed to get all that written up pretty quickly. I've thrown in a 'useful threads' section as well, just the current stickied threads there for now.

[xlaiyn]

._. that was impressive, you managed to get all that written up pretty quickly. I've thrown in a 'useful threads' section as well, just the current stickied threads there for now.

Haha, when I set my mind to something, I tend to not stop until I've gotten what I wanted done. Thank you!

[HJ989]

This is incomplete. I've posted it so that way I won't lose my progress. Any contributions would be awesome!

Amazing effort from your side! This thread is really a gem. I would like to add something to the photography section which I personally find amazing. Its a short beginner guide to photography and I feel it should be a part of this list. This is the one I am talking about Ultimate Guide To Photography Basics, Techniques, Purposes, Tips & How-To - Hobbiesphere.

What are your view points about it?