VCE Media Unit 1 & 2

As a part of VCE Media Unit 1, students usually work in groups to create a Short Film of their own choosing. However, due to the COVID-19 lockdown, students had to shelve their creative plans and concentrate on demonstrating their technical skills through a short Infotainment Production, which was shot and edited at home.

The Infotainment genre (a portmanteau of Informative & Entertainment) seeks to inspire & entertain their audience, with everyday activities such as Cooking, Craft and DIY Projects. For reference, Better Homes & Gardens and The Living Room are two of Australia's favourite infotainment programs.

We hope you enjoy and try some of the recipies & activities created by our students.

In Semester 2, students learned about a range of Auteurs (Film directors who have a distinctive style across films) and analysed their style after each watching different films. Some famous Auteurs include Tim Burton, Wes Anderson and Sophia Coppola.

After this, students then had the opportunity to plan and create a short film. They could choose any topic and genre to explore. However, they had to adhere to Covid-19 restrictions while filming. Additionally, students were also asked to include an homage to their Auteur in their film. This could be a narrative choice, shot framing or stylistic choice.