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AFL
Evaluating Peer
Work

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Activity 1
Use the mark scheme below and work in pairs to grade the 4 exemplar pieces of
work. You must try and place the work into the correct level. Wherever possible you
should use a best fit model, this means that you take an overall view rather than
harshly penalising for one fault. Use the space provided to give specific examples
and write a summary comment at the bottom of the page. You are examining the
ENTIRE MAGAZINE
NON STOP POP
Minimal Level
1
10 23 marks
framing a shot,
including and
excluding
elements as
appropriate

using a variety of
shot distances as
appropriate

Basic Level 2
2435 marks

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

There are a lot of

photos but they do
not vary in the
backgrounds. Some
of the shots have
unappealing
backgrounds. The
angle of the framing
is clear but the cover
photo angle isnt
very effective.
The shots dont vary
much as they are
mainly mid shots and
close ups, but the
distances are not so
strict. The cover is a
close up and the
main image on the
double page spread
is a mid-shot.

shooting material
appropriate to the
task set

There are not a lot of

props but the images
are clear therefore
taken on goo shooting
material and the
clothing and makeup
compliment the
magazine genre.
There are not many
props within the
images, but the
colours and lighting
are coordinated as
the front cover has a
yellow tin and the
double page spread
has a consistent pink
glow. The mise en
scene sticks to a
consistent theme of
classic teenage
clothing; crop top,
knitted jumper.

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

The resizing of the

images is well
thought out an the
layering of the text
over the front cover
image Is appropriate
for a magazine cover.
The contents page
manipulates the front
cover image to
express the contents.
On the front cover

manipulating
photographs as
appropriate to the
context for
presentation,
including cropping
and resizing

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Level 3
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there are different
items of clothing that
are layered which is
effective.
Hey girls! this is
very casual and
fitting for a female
teenage magazine.
However it doesnt
seem to match a
music magazine.
However, there are
some mistakes within
the grammar.
The pink theme is
consistent with the
font and within the
images. However, the
columns on the
contents cover are
not of the same width
and the boxes are not
exact which make it
look unfinished and
not polished.

accurately using
language and
register

appropriately
integrating
illustration and
text

showing
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design

The layout Is very

chaotic and lacks
simplistic features.
This reflects the girly
genre and
contributes to the
youthful vibe of the
magazine. It uses
columns, which is a
convention of a
magazine, also
quotes; I followed
my dream and cover
lines on the cover
which make it clearly
a magazine.

showing
awareness of the
need for variety in
fonts and text size

There is a lot of
variety in the text.
The front cover texts
are different size and
boldness. The
contents page has
smaller and different
text to the front
cover, which reflects
variety. The double
page spread has a
more clear and
simple font in a
smaller size.
The use of ICT is
good; Photoshop is
evident with the
editing of photos.
Also, the text and
layout look quite
polished.

using ICT
appropriately for
the task set

Summary Comment
This magazine is good; it strongly correlates to the desires of the target market (13-14 year
old girls). There are lots of images and a consistent theme within the pieces in order to create
a polished look. I think the layout needs improving, as the columns are not the same size.

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FLAWD
Minimal Level
1
10 23 marks

Basic Level 2
2435 marks

framing a shot,
including and
excluding
elements as
appropriate
using a variety of
shot distances as
appropriate

shooting material
appropriate to the
task set

Proficiency
Level 3
3647 marks
The shots are
good, they
contain a well
arranged
image; boy
holding guitar.
There is quite a
variety as the
front cover has
a two-shot close
up. The
contents has a
mid shot at a
slanted angle
and the double
page spread
has a long-mid
shot.

The model is
good and
maintains the
same cool
body language.

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

The images
contain
consistent
indie/hipster
clothing; the
use of props like
the guitar is
effective.

manipulating
photographs as
appropriate to the
context for
presentation,
including cropping
and resizing

The
manipulating of
photographs is
good as the
backgrounds
have been
cropped out,
the images
have been
resized to
compliment the
magazine
design.

accurately using
language and
register

AS Print

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

The language
register is
accurate as the
language is
casual, Yeah it

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was crazy, the
fans are
amazing!
However, there
are some
mistakes; Your
looking a little
sweaty.

appropriately
integrating
illustration and
text

The masthead
is difficult to
read amongst
the colour and
design. The
overall front
cover
integrates text
and images
well-the text is
layered over
the main
image.

showing
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design

There are lots of

coverlines on
the front cover
and a large
masthead which
follows typical
conventions of
a magazine.
The contents
page features
bold
outstanding
numbers and a
large image to
illustrate a title.
The double
page spread
has columns, a
large masthead
and page
numbers.
There is a
variety in text
sizing
throughout,
large masthead,
slightly smaller
coverlines and
small text. The
text is different
on the front
cover and the
contents page
to the double

showing
awareness of the
need for variety in
fonts and text size

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page spread.

using ICT
appropriately for
the task set

The use of
Photoshop is
good and used
appropriately.
The columns
are neat.

Summary Comment
The magazine is clear in its genre, the images are strong and consistent therefore the
theme is strong. The mastheads are bold and the magazine features clear columns, this
makes it stand out as a conventional magazine. As for the magazine being categorised as
a music magazine, the props (guitar) allow it to be recognised.

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STACK
Minimal Level
1
10 23 marks

Basic Level 2
2435 marks

Proficiency
Level 3
3647 marks

framing a shot,
including and
excluding
elements as
appropriate

using a variety of
shot distances as
appropriate

There are
mostly mid
shots but they
vary in
distance. The
front cover
features a midshot. The
contents page
contains a longmid shot, a
close up and a
low angled mid
shot.

shooting material
appropriate to the
task set

The model is
effective for the
indie rock
genre. The
contents image
has a
microphone in
it, which allows
the magazine to
portray that it is
a music
magazine.
There are a lot
of guitars
featured and
the model is
placed on stage
in the contents
page and
double page
spread image.
The front cover
has a clear shot
of tattoos on
the arm of the
model, which is
associated with
the genre. The

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

AS Print

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks
The shots are
well framed and
taken to look
very polished.
The front cover
is from a low
angle.

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clothing is
consistently
simplistic and
cool to
compliment the
theme and
genre.
The
photographs
have been
manipulated to
remove
backgrounds
(front cover)
and resized
(contents) to
conform to the
layout ideas.
The double
page spread
has images
edited into
black and white.
There are
rectangle
patterns on the
double page
spread to make
the photograph
look individual.

manipulating
photographs as
appropriate to the
context for
presentation,
including cropping
and resizing

accurately using
language and
register

The language
register is
accurate as it is
informal but not
overly causal;
oh god no, I
like it when
people are
genuinely
interested.

appropriately
integrating
illustration and
text

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The images and

text compliment
each other well.
The cover lines
layer the main
image without
overpowering it
or looking
chaotic. The
contents page
is a bit chaotic
but manages to
be clear. The
images
illustrate/ link to

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what the text

says. The
double page
spread is
effective as it
has the
masthead
layered over a
tattoo image.
The images are
on one half of
the page and
the text in
columns on the
other therefore
being clear and
effective.
Conventions:
The mastheads
are large on all
three pieces.
The double
page spread
has quotes
bigger than
other text, How
could I
complain?
Images
manipulated to
match layout.
Cover lines
compliment
cover image
and a constant
colour theme.
There are large
fonts to grab
attention- the
front cover. The
contents page
has a variety of
text sizes but
uses the same
font style. The
page numbers
on the contents
page stand out.
The text is
different on the
double page
spread and it is
a lot smaller.
The quotes are
in a larger font.

showing
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design

showing
awareness of the
need for variety in
fonts and text size

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Print

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using ICT
appropriately for
the task set

Print
The layout and
final product is
polished. The
images look
effective and
the text and
columns look
very
professional.

Summary Comment
I like this magazine; it looks effective and very appealing to the target market. It will work
as indie alternative and the overall theme is polished.

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Level Descriptors

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DUBZONE

framing a shot,
including and
excluding
elements as
appropriate
using a variety of
shot distances as
appropriate

Minimal Level
1
10 23 marks
There is not a
lot of variety in
the faming, the
angles are odd
and not well
positioned.
There are not a
huge variety of
shots, they are
mainly mid
shots.

shooting material
appropriate to the
task set

manipulating
photographs as
appropriate to the
context for
presentation,
including cropping
and resizing
accurately using
language and
register

The contents
page features
an image where
the guitar has
been cut off
which doesnt
look effective.

appropriately
integrating
illustration and
text

The text is not

properly in the
boxes so the
magazine
doesnt look
finished.
There is a
masthead and
columns but it
fails to have

AS Print

Proficiency
Level 3
3647 marks

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

The models
arent
positioned to
attract an
audience, they
are not eye
catching.
The models
have
earphones and
a guitar, which
makes them
music, related
but doesnt
work as dub
step.

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

showing
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page

Basic Level 2
2435 marks

The language
register is
informal, The
50 hottest
tracks out
there!

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design

showing
awareness of the
need for variety in
fonts and text size

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page numbers,
good layered
cover lines and
strong
mastheads with
the same font.
The text is not
consistent in
the mastheads
and doesnt
have a lot of
variety.

using ICT
appropriately for
the task set

The ict has ben

used in order to
manipulate
photographs
but doesnt look
polished.

Summary Comment
This magazine isnt effective, it doesnt have all the conventions of a magazine and fails
to fully attract its target market.

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Level Descriptors

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Task 2
Now using the skills youve acquired in task 1, evaluate your own work and then
two pieces of work from classmates. Use the space provided to give specific
examples and write a summary comment at the bottom of the page.
Magazine title: Libertie
Minimal Level
1
10 23 marks
framing a shot,
including and
excluding
elements as
appropriate

using a variety of
shot distances as
appropriate

AS Print

Proficiency
Level 3
3647 marks

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

The framing of
the shots are
good, as they
dont have
interfering
elements. The
wallpaper is
distracting and
could be cut
out. The
contents page
image is clear
and doesnt
have interfering
exterior.
The shots are
all mid-shots
therefore dont
have much
variety.

shooting material
appropriate to the
task set

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

Basic Level 2
2435 marks

The model
looks very indie
therefore fits
the genre.
There are no
props in the
shooting
material to
associate the
magazine with
music. The
model is young
and attractive
so she appeals
to my target
market.
The mise en
scene is quite
busy on the
front cover. The
mise en scene
on the contents
page and

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double page
spreadis very
boring but
simplistic like
the genre of my
magazine. The
makeup of the
artist Louella
is strongly
associated with
my music genre
indie
alternative. The
double page
spread has
minimal colours
and the lighting
is quite intense
and makes the
model look
washed out.
manipulating
photographs as
appropriate to the
context for
presentation,
including cropping
and resizing

accurately using
language and
register

appropriately
integrating
illustration and
text

AS Print

The images on
the contents
and double
page spread
are
manipulated
and take out of
a background
to give a
polished look.
They could be
edited more
with a filter to
emphasise the
indie vibe. The
photos have
been resized to
fill half the
page (double
page spread).
The register is
informal, Haha,
its great it
gives me a
sense of
acceptance.
The text is
layered over
the images in
order to look
like a
magazine. The
text on the
front cover is

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not clear over
the busy
background
image. The
contents page
has text lay
over the image
(Louella) but it
is eroded
therefore shows
some of the
image through
it.
Conventions
shown are
images,
coverlines, the
rule of thirds,
masthead,
quotes on the
double page
spread,
columns (5 per
page) and
numbers on the
contents page
but it is missing
page numbers
and filtered
images.

showing
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design

showing
awareness of the
need for variety in
fonts and text size

The front cover

has the same
font in all its
text but in
different sizes
and with
different
outlines and
colours. The
contents page
shares the text
with the front
cover for its
masthead and
numbers then
changes to
smaller text
that is more
clear and
simple.

using ICT
appropriately for
the task set

AS Print

Print

Computer use is
clear with the
manipulation of
photos and the
sizing of

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columns.

Summary Comment
Needs more variety in images and text/font. The images need good lighting and more
props.

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Magazine title: Instinct

Minimal Level
1
10 23 marks
framing a shot,
including and
excluding
elements as
appropriate

Basic Level 2
2435 marks

There is a mid
shot on the
front cover, a
mid shot of two
models on the
contents page,
both as
different
distances. A
long mid shot is
used as well as
a close up and
mid shot on the
double page
spread.
The images are
very clear and
taken to look
very
professional
and polished.

shooting material
appropriate to the
task set

AS Print

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

The exterior is
very basic,
compliments
the genre wellsimplistic and
minimal.

using a variety of
shot distances as
appropriate

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

Proficiency
Level 3
3647 marks

The lighting is
very good,
there is not
shadows on the
contents page
or double page
spread. The
front cover
image has
some shadow
which looks
very indie
therefore will
be associated
with the
alternative
genre
magazine.
There are no
music related
props. The
clothing is all

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black which
looks very
professional
and well
thought
through.
manipulating
photographs as
appropriate to the
context for
presentation,
including cropping
and resizing

The images
have been
resized but not
edited
profusely; this
does maintain
the simplistic
effect to
correlate with
the genre.
Dont relate to
context of
magazine
much. The
image have
been cropped
to fit the layout.

accurately using
language and
register

Oh yeah that
doesnt make
me sound
creepy at all
thanks mateinformal casual
register to
appeal to target
market of 1625.
The images and
text look good
together; the
white
background of
the magazine
allows the black
writing to pop
out. The images
with a grey
background
give them an
outline so they
dont just blend
into the page,
this makes the
magazine look
polished and
well laid out.
The quote of
the double page
spread fits well

appropriately
integrating
illustration and
text

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with the
masthead. The
blue on the
front cover
around the
image is the
same as some
writing and
consistent with
the page
numbers. The
purple text on
the front cover
pops and looks
effective
layered over
the main image.

showing
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design

The coventions
used:
mastheads,
columns,
images,
coverlines,
page numbers,
band names.

showing
awareness of the
need for variety in
fonts and text size

The masthead
font is
consistent and
is edited with
slight
adjustments to
compliment the
mastheads. The
sizing varies to
fit the layout
and look like a
magazine.
The ict is clear
as the
magazine looks
polished and
well set out, the
images have
been resized
using ict.

using ICT
appropriately for
the task set

Summary Comment
Very effective magazine, images are good and look polished and professional, as does the
font. I give this a level 3.

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Magazine title: Faction

Minimal Level
1
10 23 marks
framing a shot,
including and
excluding
elements as
appropriate

using a variety of
shot distances as
appropriate

Basic Level 2
2435 marks

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

The framing is
good, it is basic
as there is not
much going on
around the
main image.
This
compliments
the genre of
alternative as it
is simplistic and
minimal.
The only shots
used are mid
shots, this
doesnt allow a
variety.

shooting material
appropriate to the
task set

The images are

very clear and
look polished
and
professional.
The mise en
scene is basic
and will be
associated with
the genre of the
magazine
therefore will
appeal to the
target market.
However, the
images dont
include and
props or
backgrounds
(e.g stage) to
portray that it
are an
alternative
music
magazine. The
clothing is
consistently
black
throughout. The
lighting is very
good as it is
clear and
strong, it

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

AS Print

Proficiency
Level 3
3647 marks

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doesnt have
any shadows.

manipulating
photographs as
appropriate to the
context for
presentation,
including cropping
and resizing

The photos
have been
manipulated to
look very edgy
and alternative.
They have a
monochrome
effect which is
consistent
through the
magazine. They
have been
resized to look
good and
accord to the
layout. The
overall
presentation is
very polished
and looks
professional.
Were gonna
rule the fucking
world, the
language
register is
informal casual
and appeals to
16-25.

accurately using
language and
register

appropriately
integrating
illustration and
text

The text stands

out on the black
and white
backgrounds,
the image is
incorporated
well on the
double page
spread. The
contents works
around the
image as does
the front cover.
Conventions
shown:
columns, page
numbers,
mastheads,
photo editing
and coverlines.
The font varies,
the front cover
has a large
masthead, the

showing
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design

showing
awareness of the
need for variety in
fonts and text size

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cover lines are
smaller. The
contents
masthead is the
largest text on
the page.

using ICT
appropriately for
the task set

The ict is really

good, it makes
the magazine
look polished
and effective.

Summary Comment
This magazine is very effective and I would put it in level 3, a high level 3.

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Task 3 Target setting

Use the feedback from your classmates to set targets to improve your work.
Use the grid below to focus your areas for improvement. Try to be as specific
as possible and where possible create one target for each area of the mark
scheme. Remember to be realistic, that means making sure your targets are
achievable and realistic for your ability.
Magazine title:
Minimal
Level 1
10 23
marks

Basic Level
2
2435
marks

Proficiency
Level 3
3647 marks

To use a variety
of frames.
Include other
elements, not
just the model.
Use a variety of
shot distances
e.g. long shot,
mid shot # and
close ups.
Use more than
one model in
some photos.
Use a variety of
amount of
models, more
than just one in
every shot.
Use a range of
props that
indicate the
genre and style
of my
magazine.
The colour needs
to be
consistent and
look
professional.
The lighting
needs to be
better, more
lighting to
prevent as
intense
shadows.
An exterior
setting in some
photos.

framing a shot,
including and
excluding
elements as
appropriate
using a variety of
shot distances as
appropriate

Shooting
material
appropriate to
the task set
selecting miseen-scne
including colour,
figure, lighting,
objects and
setting

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Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

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Alternative/indie
clothing and
objects.
Front cover-take
background
away.
More clear
presentation.
Make images
more
contextualmusic related
props or indie
genre editing
(filters).
Make register
more casual
and informal.
Add humour to
make it more
relaxed.
Make text more
clear on front
cover, add box
or highlight.
Make text bigger
against white
background on
contents page.
More cover lines
that work
around the
central image
on the front
cover.
Need consistent
page numbers.
Quote on the
front of the
magazine.
Add drop capital
to article.
Add more
images overall.
Edit images to be
more music
related and
indie
alternative.
Use more of a
size and font
variety.
Also, vary the
colours of text.
Manipulate

manipulating
photographs as
appropriate to
the context for
presentation,
including
cropping and
resizing

Accurately using
language and
register

appropriately
integrating
illustration and
text

Showing
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design

Showing
awareness of the
need for variety
in fonts and text
size
Using ICT

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Level Descriptors

Level awarded

YR 12 Media

AFL Activity

appropriately for
the task set

AS Print

Print
photos more
with ict
programs.

Level Descriptors

Level awarded