Tuesday 2 October 2012

10 QUESTIONS TO RESEARCH


Which assessment objectives are examined in Mest 4?
AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media concepts, contexts (and critical debates)
AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding when analysing media products and processes (and evaluating their own practical work) to show how meanings and responses are created

How recent is a ‘contemporary’ text, according to AQA?
5 years

How long should the critical investigation be?
2000 words

Can the critical investigation be carried out in groups?


In what part of the assignment are you required to record evidence of secondary research?
Critical research

What is the maximum length for a moving image production?
No more than 5 minutes

What is the maximum requirement for a print production per individual?
Should be at least 3 pages

What is the maximum production group size?
No more than 4

What is the highest level awarded in the level descriptors?
Level 4

Select 10 keywords from the Level 4 descriptor for each of:
A.      The critical investigation
Analytical investigation,
Clear, critical perspective,
Wide-ranging research,
Wide range of academic,
Media and contextual sources
Demonstrates sophisticated research
Sophisticated knowledge and understanding of media concepts,
Contexts and critical debates relevant to the chosen area of investigation
Linked production piece effectively within the contemporary media landscape
Fluent

B.      The linked production
Creative
Aesthetically successful product
High production values
Demonstrates highly competent use of technology
Significant understanding of relevant institutional
Significant understanding of genre codes and conventions
Production is highly appropriate technically
The production is highly aesthetically and institutionally within the contemporary media landscape.






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