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Assignment Brief Unit 6: Practical Skills (Moving Image) Assignment 2: The Journey Brief Information Project Title: The Journey Year 1 th Date Issued: 9 Feb 2010 Mode of Assessment: DV or DVD,PEF & PPEF rd Submission Deadline: 23 March ‘10 Tutor: Robbie Howlett PPEF & PEF Deadline: Links This unit aims to introduce practical production skills for moving images. Learners will be introduced to a wide range of techniques and technology to enable you to record pictures and sound. You will also learn about editing techniques which will enable you to produce finished video products. This unit also builds on Unit 26: Camera and Light Workshop and Unit 32: Film and Television Documentary.
Assessment Components The project is assessed through the following integrated outcomes of assessment. Title Unit No. Learning Outcome No. Practical skills moving image
Unit 6
1,2,3,4
Tutor R.Howlett
Assignment Outline Working in groups, you are asked to pre-produce, shoot and edit a 3-6 minute piece based on the title ‘The Journey’. You are encouraged to interpret this title in any way you choose. Your film does not need to be a literal journey; it can be anything that you might perceive as a journey. Consider the following guidelines: The title of the piece is ‘The Journey’ The piece should be no less than 3 minutes and no longer than 6 minutes There is no need for dialogue No interviews allowed This is not a music video, but you can use music All footage used must be original The idea is to tell a story with the use of images and sound, paying particular attention to sequencing and style. You are asked to develop and shoot your idea during class time!
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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Assignment Brief Deliverables
Unit 6: Practical Skills (Moving Image) Assignment 2: The Journey
CHECKLIST of assignment deliverables: Final Programme output onto Mini-DV or DVD Your Production File should include: Storyboard/Shot List/Shooting Scripts – as required Health and safety statement and risk assessment for your production Production Schedules Footage Logging sheets Edit Plan
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Grading Criteria To achieve a PASS grade the learner must meet all the assessment criteria identified in the unit brief.
Assessment Criteria 1.Identify and use a range of
Demonstrate understanding
Finished video
recording equipment
and use of a range of
PEF
editing equipment.
2.Demonstrate ability to operate
Work correctly according to
equipment effectively and safely
health and safety.
Tutor observation
Edit material in an
Finished video
appropriate way and to specification.
3.Work effectively in producing
Undertake effective
Production paperwork
vision and sound material
preparation
Finished video
Undertake an effective
PEF, PPEF
individual role
4.Demonstrate an understanding of
Undertake effective
Production paperwork
Production Procedures
preparation
Finished video
Undertake an effective
PEF, PPEF
individual role
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MERIT To achieve a MERIT grade, the learner must meet all the above PASS criteria and show evidence of the following. Grade descriptor Evidence 1. Identify and apply strategies to 1. Finished piece shows that production and find appropriate solutions. technical planning has been conducted in an appropriate manner and shows a thorough understanding of ideas addressed in this unit. 2. Select/design and apply appropriate techniques
2. You have displayed correct usage and understanding of the technology and production processes associated with the unit.
3. Present and communicate appropriate findings
3. You have presented your arguments and ideas in a well thought out and logical manner.
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 1. Project Evaluation Form shows high level of self-criticism of the process and a possible alternative approach has been outlined to achieve better results in the future.
2. Take responsibility for managing and organising activities
2. Project Evaluation Form and completed programme show evidence of dealing with challenges effectively and a high level of organisation and self-motivation.
3. Demonstrate convergent/lateral and creative thinking
3. Production process and completed programme shows creative thinking in your approach to the technical aspects of video making as well as an ability to bring the elements of this unit into a cohesive form in order to produce a wellstructured program
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BTEC HND MEDIA Evaluation Sheet Prompts 1. Understanding: Did you have a clear understanding of what was required for this assignment? Were there any aspects of the brief that you did not fully understand and if so what did you do about this? 2. Time Management: How effective was your management of this project? Were you able to plan work in advance? Did your plans change as the work progressed? Were there any unforeseen difficulties? Did you meet the deadline comfortably? 3. Research: How useful was your research? Which were the most useful sources? 4. Ideas: How did you ensure that your ideas were interesting enough to develop and appropriate to the brief? 5. Problem solving: How effective is your solution to the brief and why? Briefly describe your working method? How did your work turn out in relation to your expectations? 6. Technology: Comment on the appropriateness of the technology applied in meeting the assignment requirements. Were there any difficulties and if so how were these resolved? 7. Review: What, if anything, would you do differently if you were to do this assignment again?
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Peer Performance Evaluation Form Unit 6: Practical Skills (Moving Image) Assignment 2: The Journey
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 Year: 1
Unit 6: Practical Skills (Moving Image) Assignment 2: The Journey Student Name: Reflective Statement
Tutor Comment
Overall Grade Assessor: Staff Signature:
Student Signature: Submission Date:
R.Howlett
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