ASSIGNMENT FRONT SHEET Qualification
Unit number and title
PEARSON BTEC LEVEL 5 HND DIPLOMA CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
UNIT 61: MOVING IMAGE DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION
Student name
Assessor names NOSA OBAYIUWANA IV: SOPHIE BLOUNT
Date issued
Completion date
THURSDAY 9 TH FEBRUARY 2017
FRIDAY 31ST MARCH 2017
Assignment title
Submitted on
CREATING THE DOCUMENTARY
LO
LO 1
Learning outcome (LO) Understand the development of the moving image documentary format
Be able to complete preproduction for moving image documentary proposals
AC
In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
Task no.
1.1
Critically review the development of the moving image documentary format
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2.1
LO 2 2.2 Be able to produce moving image documentaries 3.1
LO 3 3.2
Be able to review own moving image documentary production work.
4.1
Create an imaginative and detailed proposal for a moving image documentary production Complete pre-production for a moving image documentary working to a standard acceptable to an employer or client Complete production for a moving image documentary working to a standard acceptable to an employer or client
Complete post-production for a moving image documentary working to a standard acceptable to an employer or client
Critically evaluate finished documentary against agreed criteria and make recommendations for improvements
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3
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LO 4 4.2
Critically evaluate own production skills against agreed criteria and make recommendations for improvements.
Learner declaration I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged. Student signature:
Date:
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In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION grades GRADE DESCRIPTORS
INDICATIVE CHARACTERISTIC (S)
CONTEXTUALISATION
M1 - Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions
An effective approach to study and research has been applied
To achieve M1 your video essay should show that you have analysed and compared the work of different documentarians. You should produce evidence that demonstrates you have made aesthetic and structural judgements about the techniques that work and the styles that do not. Use a variety of academic and industry sources to demonstrate your understanding of the key issues at play within the documentary format.
M2 - Select / design and apply appropriate methods / techniques
A range of methods and techniques have been applied
To achieve M2 show how your planning/preparation for the documentary has been done and how you have taken into consideration the work of other practitioners in the field To achieve M2 you should show in your sketchbook that you are able to look at the work of other practitioners (past and present) to develop your own aesthetics and visual style. To achieve M2 you should show how the work of others has influenced your own practice. You should highlight and evidence at least THREE methods and techniques appropriated and used.
M3 - Present and communicate appropriate findings
The appropriate structure and approach has been used
To achieve M3 use an appropriate and structured approach in the production of your documentary. From ideas to storyboards and production schedules your work should be organised and undertaken according to acceptable industry standards. The final documentary should meet industry and audience expectations of the format. You must perform and evidence a specific production role.
D1 - Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions
Conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and have been justified
To achieve D1 you should compare, contrast and critique different ideas and concepts relating to documentary filmmaking using specific examples. Do this while continuously referencing key academic texts and sources.
D2 - Take responsibility for managing and organising activities
Substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed and organised
To achieve D2 you will take responsibility for efficient planning and management of a specific job role in the production. You should provide evidence of planning and research in your sketchbook.
D3 - Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking
Ideas have been generated and decisions taken
To achieve D3 you will have to show (in your sketchbook and evaluation) that your ideas have significant contributed to the look, feel and overall aesthetics of the finished piece. To achieve D3 you must show in your report that self evaluation has taken place To achieve D3 you must be able to demonstrate that you have applied innovative and creative thought to all areas of your work.
Please note that for unit assignments assessors should use these or other exemplar indicative characteristics for the individual grade descriptors from Annexe C of the HN specification or any other relevant indicative characteristics for the particular assignment. The indicative characteristic should then be contextualised. Only one indicative characteristic per grade descriptor, M1, M2, M3, D1, D2, D3 is required.
ASSIGNMENT BRIEF Unit number and title
61: MOVING IMAGE DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION
Qualification
Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Creative Media Production
Start date
THURSDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2017
Deadline/Hand-in
FRIDAY 31ST MARCH 2017
Assessor
Nosa Obayiuwana IV: Sophie Blount
Assignment title
CREATING THE DOCUMENTARY
Purpose of this assignment This unit will help you gain a deeper understanding of documentary history and aesthetics, helping you acquire the skills needed to produce documentary films to a professional standard.
Scenario The International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) is one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals. They screen short and feature documentaries and have helped to lunch the careers of several of the forms most prolific directors. This year we intend to enter our films and compete in the best short documentary category. In addition, at our end of year Gloucester Cineworld screening, we will have, for the first time, a segment dedicated to documentary films. Your assignment will focus on understanding the history and aesthetics of documentary film. You will produce (individually or in a group) a 3 to 7-minute short piece, which may screen at one, or both, of the events above. Task 1: (L.O 1: 1.1 and M1, D1)
You must be able to L.O 1: Understand the development of the moving image documentary format 1.1: Critically review the development of the moving image documentary format For this task, you should produce a 7 to 10-minute video essay that shows you understand (1) the development (2) the production techniques (3) the aesthetics (4) the editing styles (5) the purposes and (6) the journalistic responsibilities that relate to documentary filmmaking. The video essay should contain your own considered explanations, evaluations and criticisms in the form of your own voice over narrative and text on screen. Your work should discuss and critique the works of the major contributors; the styles and techniques employed, and examine the formats allusion to political, social, and economic truth. You should attempt to examine how documentary filmmakers alter perspectives by revealing the underbelly of a particular subject.
IMPORTANT 1 The VIDEO ESSAY should consist of edited footage and your voice over. 2 Your video essay should contain a chronological analysis of how the format has changed through time. 3 Reference academic sources in your voice over (books and journals) 4 Alongside your video essay submit a word-processed PDF bibliography (use the Harvard referencing system). 5 Your essay MUST be submitted as a .MOV or MPEG 4. 6 All your sources must be clearly and correctly referenced in your bibliography.
To achieve M1 you must show that an effective approach to study and research has been applied. This should include evidence of your use of a wide range of academic and production resources (books, journals, other documentaries, films etc.). To achieve D1 you should compare, contrast and critique different ideas and concepts relating to documentary filmmaking using specific examples. Do this while continuously referencing key academic texts and sources.
Task 2 (LO 2: 2.1, 2.2, M2, D2) You must L.O 2: Be able to complete preproduction for moving image documentary proposals 2.1: Create an imaginative and detailed proposal for a moving image documentary production 2.2: Complete preproduction for a moving image documentary working to a standard acceptable to an employer or client The production of any documentary starts with a consideration of ideas and concepts. It is important to think about the themes you want to address, as well as the visual style that will effectively draw the audience into your narrative. In order for your work to have impact, you need to identify and evaluate agendas and objectives, and determine, through research, what techniques you want to employ. For this task, you will individually create a detailed PowerPoint proposal / production sketchbook (of at least 20 slides) for a 5 to 10-minute documentary that can be broadcast on Channel 4. You will pitch and present your developed idea to your lecturer and class (use videos, photographs, sketches, images, music etc.). You must show evidence of planning in your pitch (include research and planning already done). The pitch should be visually stimulating with the intention of winning the support required to produce your idea. In your proposal 1. Present the topic, the key themes, and subjects your documentary will investigate. 2. Show other documentaries to give a feel for how your idea and concept will look when it is on screen. 3. Cover all aspects of preproduction; from people to be interviewed to locations, costs, delivery deadlines and equipment required. 4. Discuss in detail the visual style and structure of the piece, and why you think this is the most effective way to cover it. YOUR POWERPOINT PROPOSAL / PRODUCTION SKETCHBOOK SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS A PDF DOCUMENT IN A FOLDER WITH ALL MEDIA FILES INCLUDED AND PROPERLY LABELLED (VIDEOS, MUSIC, HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOGRAPHY ETC).
REMEMBER: Your submission should include evidence of idea development, planning and production for your documentary (treatments, mood boards, storyboards, lighting diagrams, set designs, colour palettes, costume sketches, photographs from the work of other filmmakers/artists, production schedules, call sheets, risk assessments, permission documentation, casting adverts, subject photographs, budget sheets, equipment lists, location photographs etc.)
To achieve M2 show how your planning/preparation for the documentary has been done and how you have taken into consideration the work of other practitioners in the field. To achieve D2 you will take responsibility for efficient planning and management of a specific job role in the production. You should provide evidence of planning and research (for your job role) in your sketchbook.
Task 3 (LO 3: 3.1, 3.2, and M3, D3) L.O 3: Be able to produce moving image documentaries 3.1: Complete production for a moving image documentary working to a standard acceptable to an employer or client. 3.2: Complete post-production for a moving image documentary working to a standard acceptable to an employer or client After your pitches and proposals (see task 2), your lecturer will select projects to progress to production. For this task, you will work (individually or in teams) to produce a short 5 to 10-minute Channel 4 style documentary (must be submitted as an mpeg4 or .mov). Each member of the team must have a role approved by your lecturer (for example director, editor, producer, sound recordist/designer or cinematographer). To achieve M3 use an appropriate and structured approach in the production of your documentary. From ideas to storyboards and production schedules, your work should be organised and undertaken according to acceptable industry standards. The final documentary should meet industry and audience expectations of the format. To achieve D3 you will have to show (in the sketchbook and your evaluation) that your ideas have significantly contributed to the look, feel and overall aesthetics of the finished piece. You must be able to demonstrate that you have applied innovative and creative thought to all areas of your work. NOTE: ENSURE ALL YOUR PRODUCTION DOCUMENTATION IS INCLUDED IN YOUR PDF SKETCHBOOK (SEE TASK 2)
Task 4 (LO 4: 4.1, 4.2 and D3) You must L.O 4: be able to review own moving image documentary production work 4.1: Critically evaluate finished documentary against agreed criteria and make recommendations for improvements 4.2: Critically evaluate own production skills against criteria and make recommendations for improvements After the production, in a recorded class session with your lecturer, you will (1) clearly explain the production process and the job you did during the production (2) evaluate your performance within the team (3) examine the ability of the team to work together, and (4) discuss the suitability of the final film (from a client perspective) and how it could be improved. To achieve D3 you must show in your report that self evaluation has taken place Evidence checklist
Summary of evidence required by student
Task 1
7 - 10 MINUTE VIDEO ESSAY
Task 2
1. IN CLASS PITCH 2. PDF POWERPOINT PROPOSAL / PRODUCTION SKETCHBOOK
Task 3
5 TO 10 MINUTE DOCUMENTARY (SUBMITTED AS AN MPEG 4 OR .MOV)
Task 4
RECORDED IN CLASS EVALUATION SESSION WITH LECTURER
Evidence presented
Achievement Summary Qualification
Unit Number and title
Criteria Reference LO 1 1.1 LO 2 2.1 2.2 LO 3 3.1 3.2
LO 4 4.1 4.2
Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Creative Media Production
Assessor name
61: Moving Image Documentary Production
Nosa Obayiuwana Luke Maisey IV: Jess Colley
Student name
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:
Achieved? (tick)
Critically review the development of the moving image documentary format Create an imaginative and detailed proposal for a moving image documentary production Complete preproduction for a moving image documentary working to a standard acceptable to an employer or client
Complete production for a moving image documentary working to a standard acceptable to an employer or client. Complete post-production for a moving image documentary working to a standard acceptable to an employer or client
Critically evaluate finished documentary recommendations for improvements
against
agreed
criteria
and
make
Critically evaluate own production skills against criteria and make recommendations for improvements
Higher Grade achievements (where applicable) Grade descriptor
Achieved? (tick)
Grade descriptor
M1 - Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions
D1 - Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions
M2 - Select / design and apply appropriate methods / techniques
D2 - Take responsibility for managing and organising activities
M3 - Present and communicate appropriate findings
D3 - Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking
Achieved? (tick)
Assignment Feedback Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student
Action Plan
Summative feedback
Feedback: Student to Assessor
Assessor Signature
Date
Student Signature
Date
KEY POINTS ON ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The Merit & Distinction criteria will be discussed during briefing sessions where you will be expected to take notes. You will have the opportunity throughout the assignment to discuss your work with staff. You must achieve all the pass criteria on a relevant unit to move on to merits grades and likewise with merits to achieve distinction grades. Notes (please take notes during briefing sessions)
PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that your work is grammatically correct with no spelling errors. There are several methods for assisting with this: Spell Check – All the software we use have UK spell check facilities that you should get familiar with. Copy Reading – After you have finished your assignment allow time to read back through it and amend any errors. Buddy Up – swap with a peer and read each others work, not only will you help them but you may learn something new as well. Authenticity – It is vital to your development that you are responsible for and produce your own work. You are expected to adhere to certain professional standards such as Harvard referencing your primary and secondary research and imagery that you use within your work. You should use a well formatted bibliography at the end of your assignment or credit the work as you produce it by identifying the website, book, journal, magazine, blog etc where you found the information/image. Plagiarism – is serious, it is not acceptable to use other people’s work and try to pass it off as your own. The college uses a system called TURNITIN to check. It’s a simple process where we run your file through and it will identify how much is copied and where it’s from. Ignorance isn’t an excuse and we are far more interested in your own thoughts and opinions anyway.
How to hand in your assessment This assessment must be handed into Nosa Obayiuwana by the hand in date and time on the front of the assignment brief. If you have a valid reason why you will not be able to hand in the work on time, you will need to fill out and hand in an AE1. If you need to ask for a longer extension you will need to fill out and hand in an AE2 to your Head of School at least two days before the assessment deadline. ALL WORK SHOULD BE HANDED IN AS SPECIFIED BY THE LECTURER. YOU NEED TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE SIGNED THE SUBMISSION SHEET AFTER HAND IN.
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