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Assignment Brief Unit 26: Camera and Lighting Workshop Class Assignment 1: Single Camera Interview
Brief Information Project Title: Single Camera Interview
Year 1
Date Issued:
Mode of Assessment: DV and AOF
Submission Date:
Tutor: Robbie Howlett
Links This Unit aims to develop the skills of camera operators in single camera acquisition weather for TV of for film. This unit builds on Unit 8: Practical Skills (Moving Image) and can be linked with Unit 32: Film & TV Documentary.
Assignment Outline Working in your assigned groups you are to Plan, shoot and Edit a Single Camera Interview of you own choosing. Your interviewee can not be another member of your class. Your programme should consist of an Intro, PTC and cutaways appropriate to your chosen interview subject. Your finished programme should make use of titles and Credits. The duration of the programme should be between 3-5 minutes long but not to exceed 5 minutes duration. With the help of your tutor you will assign yourself the following roles. Camera-op Sound-op Lighting-op Editor Producer/Director Presenter/Interviewer Individuals may double up on roles i.e. Light op may also be the editor or the producer may also be the interviewer etc.
Presentation Format
The following presentation formats are recommended when submitting your work for assessment: Group DV Tape or DVD and one PPEF & PEF per person.
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BTEC HND Unit 26: Camera and Lighting Workshop Class Assignment 1: Single Camera Interview
Grading Criteria To achieve a PASS the learner must meet all the assessment criteria identified in the brief.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Outcomes 1. Operate a camera competently
2. Understand and use appropriate framing and timing of shots
3. Understand and use lighting equipment effectively
4. Evaluate camera and lighting work
Assessment Criteria use camera controls effectively produce pictures that are correctly exposed with colour balance use appropriate camera supports correctly use different size shots to create sequences frame shots in an appropriate way respond to appropriate commands when using the camera understand and use composition techniques for a variety of shooting situations understand lighting techniques for a variety of situations use a variety of lighting techniques operate equipment safely collect responses evaluate the suitability of work produced against criteria Evaluate own skills developed and the skills of others.
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Evidence DV footage DV footage DV footage DV footage DV footage DV footage DV footage
Tutor observation and PPEF, PEF DV footage PPEF, PEF Tutor observation, feedback from fellow learners, reflection on this in PPEF, PEF PPEF, PEF PPEF and PEF
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BTEC HND Unit 26: Camera and Lighting Workshop Class Assignment 1: Single Camera Interview MERIT To achieve a Merit grade, the learner must meet all the above PASS and show evidence of the following. Grade descriptor 1. Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions.
Evidence DV footage shows effective judgments have been made.
2. Select and apply appropriate techniques
Programme shows appropriate camera and lighting techniques for a variety of filming situations.
3. Present and communicate appropriate findings
A range of methods of presentation have been used and technical language has been accurately used.
DISTINCTION To achieve a DISTINCTION grade, the learner must meet all the above PASS and MERIT criteria and show evidence of the following. Grade Descriptors 1. Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions
Evidence PEF shows high level of self and peer evaluation throughout the production
2. Take responsibility for managing and organising activities.
Activities have been managed and the unforeseen has been accommodated.
3. Demonstrate convergent/lateral and creative thinking
Programme shows creative thinking in treatment of submitted class assignment and project work, bringing many of the elements discussed in this unit together in a self-directed manner
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Peer Performance Evaluation Form Unit 26: Camera and Lighting Workshop Class Assignment 1: Single Camera Interview
Please rate each role in the group from 1-5.
Assigned Role:
Contribution
Team Work
(1=Poor, 2=Fair, 3=OK, 4=Good, 5=Excellent)
For roles that received a rating of 1 or 2, Please explain.
Please comment on the overall performance of your group. Be specific and mention anything that helped or hindered the team’s dynamic.
Tutor: Staff Signature:
R.Howlett
Student Signature Submission Date
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BTEC HND MEDIA Project Evaluation Form Unit 26: Camera and Lighting Workshop Class Assignment 1: Single Camera Interview Year: 1
Student Name: Reflective Statement
Tutor Comment
Overall Grade Assessor: Staff Signature:
Student Signature: Submission Date:
R.Howlett
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