Learner Name: Unit 2

Introduction to design and research skills in creative media production

LO1: Understand design and research tools, methods and skills used in creative media production
LO2: Understand primary and secondary research sources
LO3: Be able to use design and research tools, methods and skills to inform ideas for creative media production
Distinction Grade Achieved
Task 1 Concept Research
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of subject context
Knowledge and understanding used to communicate complex concepts, articulate ambitions and clarify purpose
Evaluation against aims
Task 2 Content Research
Independently identified thorough and sustained research and investigation of a range of relevant sources
Insightful interpretation and synthesis of information used to inform, support and develop ideas
Evaluation against aims
Task 3 Production Research
Detailed and coherent self-directed planning and negotiation, subject engagement and commitment
In depth understanding and aesthetic awareness (conforming to codes and conventions of factual programming)
Decisive demonstration of initiative in effectively solving problems, autonomously implementing creative solutions and adapting to unforeseen practical
and theoretical challenges to achieve identified goals
Evaluation against aims
Merit Grade Achieved
Task 1 Concept Research
Good knowledge and understanding of subject context
Knowledge and understanding used to make sound judgements, articulate ambitions and clarify purpose
Evaluation against aims
Task 2 Content Research
Thorough and sustained research and investigation of relevant sources
Interpretation and synthesis of information used to inform, support and develop ideas
Evaluation against aims
Task 3 Production Research
Coherent and reasoned planning, subject engagement and commitment
Understanding and aesthetic awareness (conforming to codes and conventions of factual programming)
Decisive demonstration of initiative in effectively solving problems, adapting to unforeseen practical and theoretical challenges to achieve identified goals
Evaluation against aims
Pass Grade Achieved
Task 1 Concept Research
Understanding of subject context
Understanding used appropriately to make judgements, describe aims and clarify purpose
Evidence of evaluation against aims
Task 2 Content Research
Sufficient relevant information has been gathered
Information used in development of ideas
Evidence of evaluation against aims
Task 3 Production Research
Evidence of effective planning
Adequate understanding and aesthetic awareness (conforming to codes and conventions of factual programming)
Sufficient exploration of alternative ideas using established approaches to resolve practical and theoretical problems
Evidence of evaluation against aims
Referral Grade Achieved
Task 1 Concept Research
Limited understanding of subject context
Lacking clarity in aims and purpose
Little or no evaluation against aims
Task 2 Content Research
Little or no evidence presented
Information does not relate sufficiently to task
Little or no evaluation against aims
Task 3 Production Research
Ineffective planning
Limited understanding and aesthetic awareness (conforming to codes and conventions of factual programming)
Insufficient exploration of alternative ideas and processes. Problems unresolved.
Little or no evaluation against aims
Assessment Criteria R P
1.1 Critically compare a range of research tools, methods and skills (Tasks 1, 2, 3)
2.1 Critically compare a range of primary and secondary research sources (Tasks 1, 2, 3)
3.1 Apply design and research tools, methods and skills to record and interpret information and develop ideas for creative production (Task 3)
3.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of design and research tools, methods and skills to develop ideas for creative production (Tasks 1, 2, 3)

Standard of work is: Referral Pass Merit Distinction

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