Assignment Brief

Course Title/Level:

BTEC National in Media (Creative Media Production)

Unit No: 1 Unit Title:

Pre-Production Techniques for the Creative Media Industries

Unit No: 22 Unit Title:

Single Camera Techniques

Assignment Title:

Zombie Film

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For each assignment you must: 1. Check you have completed as much of the assignment as you are

able, taking note of the grading checklist with reference to the evidence required.

2. Complete any additional requested documentation.3. Ensure your name is on your work.

Grading ChecklistAll pass criteria must be met to be awarded a Pass gradeAll pass and all merit criteria must be met to be awarded a Merit gradeAll pass, all merit and all distinction criteria must be met to be awarded a Distinction grade

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Assignment Scenario

You are working for a small but ambitious production company that has been contracted to produce a short 2-3 minute zombie short film / sequence. Your short film should conform to all the usual codes and conventions used within the horror zombie film sub genre. Try to conform to all of the zombie sub genre conventions within this 2-3 minute scene.

You can choose to work individually or as part of a larger group (4 maximum). If you do choose to work in a group you must delegate responsibilities fairly (i.e.: - scriptwriter, camera person, editor, director, etc.). Witness statements are available for confirmation of equally distributed work, and observations will be made by teachers.

You must mix genres within your film so you show us a greater understanding of what is meant by the term hybrid/sub genre. Your film could start as a romantic comedy and then turn into a zombie horror film. You could even make a musical zombie film where the zombies give a little song and dance - Horror/musical.

Documentation needed for this assignment includes:

* Project Development Diary (for the duration of the project)

* Completed Workbooks (Genre, Narrative, Audience)

*Completed Single Camera Essay (500 words Minumum)

* Pre Production Materials

* Post Production Materials

* Finished Zombie Film

* Written Evaluation or Production Commentary Voice-over

(This list is just a very basic overview of what needs to be submitted. See Zombie Project Task Submission List on Moodle for a more detailed

breakdown of what is required during submission. This list will also include which elements should be completed individually and / or as part of a

group.)

Unit Content Covered: 1.1(PMD), 1.2(PMD), 1.3(PMD)22.1(PMD), 22.2 (PMD), 22.3(PMD)

Scenario: You are working for a small but ambitious production company that has been contracted to produce a short 2-3 minute zombie short film / sequence. Your short film should conform to all the usual codes and conventions used within the horror zombie film sub genre. Try to conform to all of the zombie sub genre conventions within this 2-3 minute scene.

You can choose to work individually or as part of a larger group (4 maximum). If you do choose to work in a group you must delegate responsibilities fairly (i.e.: - scriptwriter, camera person, editor, director, etc.). Witness statements are available for confirmation of equally distributed work, and observations will be made by teachers.

You must mix genres within your film so you show us a greater understanding of what is meant by the term hybrid/sub genre. Your film could start as a romantic comedy and then turn into a zombie horror film. You could even make a musical zombie film where the zombies give a little song and dance - Horror/musical.

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Task Scenario:As a media producer you will need to record your progress your productivity at the end of each of your sessions, in the form of a Project Development Diary. This will showcase your thoughts and progress throughout this assignment.

Evidence:Your Project Development Diary should reflect what you have accomplished in each of your work sessions, as well as your own thoughts and comments regarding your progress. Entries do not have to be long but must be reflective. You will need to conduct a Development Project Diary for most of your projects. See Development Project Diary help sheet for further details.

Assessment: To achieve a Pass grade your Project Development Diary must show evidence of the application of pre-production planning. To achieve a Merit grade your Project Development Diary must show evidence of the competent application of pre-production planning. To achieve a Distinction grade your Project Development Diary must show evidence of the near professional application of pre-production planning.

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2Task Scenario:You are to complete 3 designated workbooks to improve your understanding of genre, narrative and audience. It is through this understanding that you will better appreciate the features associated with Single camera productions.

Evidence:Your Workbooks should consist of a series of questions and activities that you are required to fully complete to show understanding of genre, narrative

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and audience.

Assessment: To achieve a Pass grade Workbooks show evidence of appropriate use of subject terminology. To achieve a Merit grade Workbooks show evidence of appropriate use of subject terminology using detailed illustrative examples.

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Task Scenario:Your next task is to write a 500 word essay about the advantages and disadvantages of single camera techniques with reference to the Zombie sub-genre using terms such as genre, narrative and audience, as previously covered in the workbooks. You should use research and bibliography references as appropriate.

Evidence:Your 500 word Single Camera technique essay should reflect your understanding of single camera formats through your use of research and its application to a specific sub genre (in this case, the zombie movie). See Single Camera Techniques Essay Help sheet for further details.

Assessment: To achieve a Pass grade your essay should show evidence of appropriate use of subject terminology. To achieve a Merit grade your essay should show evidence of appropriate use of subject terminology using detailed illustrative examples. To achieve a Distinction grade your essay should show evidence of appropriate use of subject terminology using elucidated examples.

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Task Scenario:Complete your Pre-Production Materials necessary for the completion of a specific media production.

Evidence:Your Pre-Production Materials should include a variety of necessary documentation including: Treatment, script, shooting script, shooting schedule, storyboards, location survey, budget plan, etc. See Pre-production material templates for further details.

Assessment: To achieve a Pass grade your Pre-Production Materials should be produced within appropriate conventions, with some assistance. To achieve a Merit grade your Pre-Production Materials should be produced showing some imagination, with only occasional assistance. To achieve a Distinction grade your Pre-Production Materials should be produced showing creativity and flair, working to professional expectations.

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5Task Scenario:Complete your Post-Production Materials necessary

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for the completion of a specific media production.

Evidence:Your Post-Production Materials should include a variety of necessary documentation including: Edit Decision List, Tape Log. See Post-production material templates for further details.

Assessment: To achieve a Pass grade your Post-Production Materials should be produced within appropriate conventions. To achieve a Merit grade your Post-Production Materials should be produced showing some imagination. To achieve a Distinction grade your Post-Production Materials should be produced showing creativity and flair.

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Task Scenario:Film and edit your short zombie film / sequence using the Sony Vegas editing software on the computers.

Evidence:Your short zombie film / sequence should reflect the relevant codes and conventions of a single camera production. It should also reflect the narrative and generic codes of a stereotypical zombie movie.

Assessment: To achieve a Pass grade your Zombie Film should be produced within appropriate conventions. To achieve a Merit grade your Zombie Film should be produced showing some imagination. To achieve a Distinction grade your Zombie Film should be produced showing creativity and flair.

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7Task Scenario:When you have completed your production, now is the time to be reflective of the technical and aesthetic decisions you have made in the production of your zombie movie. You can decide to either write a 500 word written evaluation or a reflective technical commentary recorded as an audio voice over companion piece to your film.

Evidence:Your written evaluation or your reflective audio commentary should reflect the technical competency that you (and your group) feel you have applied to your project. See Evaluation / Commentary Help sheet for further details.

Assessment: To achieve a Pass grade your Evaluation / Commentary should be produced within appropriate conventions. To achieve a Merit grade your Evaluation / Commentary should be produced showing some imagination. To achieve a Distinction grade your Evaluation / Commentary should be produced showing

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creativity and flair.

Grading SheetBTEC First National in Media (Creative Media Production)Unit: 1 Title: Pre-Production Techniques for the Creative Media Industries

PLTS

To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the

learner is able to: PLTS

To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria,

the learner is able to: PLTS

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that,

in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is

able to:

P1 Outline requirements and sources of requirements for a specific media

production.M1

Explain in some detail and competently present requirements and sources of requirements for a

specific media production.

D1

Comprehensively explain and present to a quality that reflects near-professional standards fully

detailed requirements and sources of requirements for a specific media

production.

P2 Generate outline preproduction documentation for a specific media production with some assistance.

M2

Generate competent, carefully presented and detailed pre-

production documentation for a specific media production with only

occasional assistance.

D2

Generate thorough and comprehensively detailed pre-

production documentation for a specific media production, working

independently to professional .expectations.

P3 Apply pre-production planning to a specific media production working

with some assistance.M3

Apply pre-production planning to a specific media production

competently with only occasional assistance.

D3

Apply pre-production planning to a specific media production to a

quality that reflects near-professional standards, working independently to

professional expectations.

The above criteria are covered in this assignment

Grading SheetBTEC First National in Media (Creative Media Production)Unit: 22 Title: Single Camera Techniques

PLTS

To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the

learner is able to: PLTS

To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria,

the learner is able to: PLTS

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that,

in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is

able to:

P1Describe the features of single camera production with some

appropriate use of subject terminology.

M1

Explain the features of single camera production with reference to

detailed illustrative examples and with generally correct use of subject

terminology.

D1

Comprehensively explain the features of single camera production

with reference to elucidated examples and consistently using

subject terminology correctly.

P2Generate outline plans for a single camera production working within appropriate conventions and with

some assistanceM2

Generate detailed ideas for a single camera production showing some

imagination and with only occasional assistance.

D2

Generate thoroughly thought through ideas for a single camera production showing creativity and flair and working independently to

professional expectations.

P3Produce a single camera production

working within appropriate conventions and with some

assistance.M3

Produce a single camera production to a good technical standard

showing some imagination and with only occasional assistance.

D3

Produce a single camera production to a technical quality that reflects

near professional standards showing creativity and flair and working independently to professional

expectations.

The above criteria are covered in this assignment

Authentication StatementThis form must be signed by both the candidate and the centre-assessor, and attached to the candidate’s coursework submission. Any candidate unable to provide a signed authentication statement may receive zero credit for the unit.

Notice to Candidates The work you submit for assessment must be your own. You may be disqualified from this assignment if you copy from someone else, copy from downloaded or published materials, allow another candidate to copy from you, or if you cheat in any other way. Any information used must be correctly referenced to its original source.

Declaration of Authentication I have read and understood the Notice to Candidates above. I have produced the attached work without assistance, other than that which my teacher has explained is acceptable within the specification.

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