Research: Mark scheme planning and reaserch

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GCE Media Studies – version 2
Marking Criteria for the presentation of the research and planning
Research and Planning may be presented in electronic format, but can take the form of a folder or
scrapbook at this level. Where candidates have worked as a group, this may be presented
collectively, but teachers are asked to differentiate the contributions of individuals within the group
in arriving at a mark and justifying individual marks on the assessment sheet. As part of the
moderation sample, the moderator will request some research/planning materials.

Level 1         0–7 marks
• There is minimal research into similar products and a potential target audience. 
• There is minimal organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• There is minimal work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• Time management may be very poor.
• There is minimal use of appropriate digital technology or ICT in the presentation. 
Level 2         8–11 marks
• There is basic research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• There is basic organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• There is basic work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• Time management may not be good. 
• There is basic use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation.
Level 3                              12–15 marks
• There is proficient research into similar products and a potential target audience. 
• There is proficient organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• There is proficient work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• Time management is good.
• There is proficient use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation.



Level 4                     16–20 marks
• There is excellent research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• There is excellent organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• There is excellent work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• Time management is excellent.
• There is excellent use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation