Walk-and-talk mock: preparation tasks

We will be doing a walk-and-talk mock exam on Thursday 27 April at 8.30am.

The preliminary material that gives you the brief you need to follow in the exam is available here. You will also be given a printed copy in class.

You MUST complete the following research and planning tasks before the exam next Thursday 27 April.

Revision

1) Revise all your Task 1 research from December. 

2) Revise all your Task 1 research from February.

3) Make five revision cards for The Chase: TV Game Show key conventions; host/chaser and why they are popular; game format and contestants; studio set design and mise-en-scene; audience pleasures.

4) Prepare three key moments from actual episodes of The Chase that you could use as an example in a Task 1 answer (e.g. a specific joke between Bradley Walsh and a contestant or the chaser).

5) Make five revision cards for one other TV game show: TV Game Show key conventions; host and why they are popular; game format and contestants; studio set design and mise-en-scene; audience pleasures.

6) Prepare three key moments from actual episodes of that game show that you could use as an example in a Task 1 answer (e.g. a contestant discussing what they would do with the prize money; a specific game that creates tension for the audience etc.)

Walk-and-talk brief: Planning and preparation

1) Re-read the preliminary brief carefully to ensure you fully understand what the exam will focus on.

2) Choose which of the three potential game shows you will develop a pitch for.

3) Brainstorm ideas for your chosen TV game show from the three offered. Plan out the following:

• Slogan or tagline - how will you sell the show to an audience?
• The studio/location in which the show is filmed (and what is looks like)
• The host or hosts
• The contestants or panellists
• The games/activities contestants play
• The prize(s)
• Potential TV channels and timings to broadcast your show
• Your show's USP - unique selling point
• Your show's target audience (demographics and similar shows they might watch)

4) The preliminary brief states they want to target a young audience for the new game show. How would your game show plan appeal to a young audience? Think about the audience pleasures of TV game shows here.

5) Storyboard the opening sequence (around 1min) for your new TV Game Show. Use this AQA storyboard sheet if you don't pick up a paper copy in class.

6) Design a website homepage for your chosen TV show. Remember to include video content and links to social media.

7) How could you use social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to further promote your chosen game show?

8) Write a three-paragraph answer for why your show will be successful in the incredibly competitive marketplace of modern television.

All tasks MUST be completed before Thursday 27 April.