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Charlotte Clifford

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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
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framing a shot,
including and
excluding
elements as
appropriate

Minimal Level
1
10 23 marks
I have placed
this magazine
in this level
because the
images are
slightly blurred
and I dont
believe that the
angles are
appropriate.

using a variety of
shot distances as
appropriate

shooting material
appropriate to the
task set

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

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Basic Level 2
2435 marks

Proficiency
Level 3
3647 marks

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

The shot
distance has
been changed
as appropriate
as to give a
variety within
photos.
The photos
have not been
taken from
social media
and been taken
in her house.
The shooting
material could
have been
chosen more
professionally.
The lighting is
bad as you can
see shadows
and the effects
that have been
placed on the
photos are
tacky. As I said
it looks like
they have been
taken in her
house. You can
see the
doorway, which

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is not needed.
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
appropriately for

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The
manipulation of
the photo has
not caused any
stretching but
the cropping
could have
been
considered
more.
Although it fits
in with the
casual register
the language
chosen could
have been
altered to suit
the genre of the
magazine
better. It is
quite child-like
in the way that
she described
them.
The choice of
text changes
throughout the
magazine to
become thicker
and
disorientated. It
would help if
the same font
were used
throughout.
The layout is
cluttered and
has no real
structure apart
from the front
page that
follows a Z
layout. It looks
very messy.
The awareness
for the
difference in
text is there but
they havent
carried it out
well. It is poorly
executed.
ICT was used
because

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otherwise they
wouldnt be
able to create
the standard of
magazine that
they have
chosen here.
But it still could
have been used
to get better
style and
quality to the
magazine as a
whole.

Summary Comment
I would only place this in the minimal level because the execution of the magazine could have
been manipulated to get a higher grade. It is not terrible its just not very good. It would be
better if the pictures were taken in a professional place rather then just a house.
This magazine was actually level 3, this shocked me but I now know that this is a level 3
looking at all the features that they have included.

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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

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

Some photos
look
professionals
whereas others
look like they
could have
been taken on
their phone.

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

You can tell that

theyve taken
effort into
dressing and
using props
such as the
guitar to fit into
their genre. The
settings have
been chosen to
sui the style of
the genre.
The sizing of
the pictures has
been correctly
chosen to
choose the
layout.
Cropping the
background out
has been
executed well.
The language
register fits in
with the genre
of the
magazine, as it
is casual and
informal but still

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

accurately using
language and
register

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The shots are
varied and you
can tell that
they have put
them thought
into it.
Two shots, mid
shots and full
body shots are
all used which
shows a variety
of distances.

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suitable. The
headlines under
the contents
are relevant.
The pictures
and text have
been chosen to
suit the colour
theme and they
have been
integrated well.

appropriately
integrating
illustration and
text

showing
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design

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The layout is
busy but is still
structured
especially the
contents page.
It could be
changed to look
more ordered.

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

The different in
text size is
suitable as it
shows that
some things are
more important
than others.
The size order
works well with
the pages f the
magazine.
The effects such
as the title
shows slight
skill in ICT and
they have also
used Photoshop
or something
similar to cut
out the
background.

using ICT
appropriately for
the task set

Summary Comment
I would place this magazine in the proficiency level as it has all the key elements to a
magazine including the layout and the chosen photos. The colour theme is followed well
throughout and it fits within the genre well.
I got this magazine correct, as it is in fact a level 3.

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STACK
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

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

The variety in
shots shows
choice in
distance.
Especially the
image on the
double page
spread has
been carefully
distanced to get
the distance
were all detail
can be seen.
It is clear that a
camera has
taken the
photos as the
photos are of
good quality. To
capture the
detail used in
the tattoo a
camera of high
quality must
have been
used.
The lighting is
that of a
concert and the
mise en scene
fits into the
magazine
extremely well.
The choice of
models is good
as it is someone
clearly into the

shooting material
appropriate to the
task set

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

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The shots used
are well placed
as they look like
they are
performing.
They have
excluded the
background on
the front of the
magazine to
ensure that it is
not too busy.

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genre of music
they are trying
to represent.

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

The only
manipulating
that has been
used is cropping
the image out
of the
background on
the front cover.
This is done
well.

accurately using
language and
register

The casual
register is used
in this
magazine to
present an
informal tone
throughout. The
register stays
the same and is
consistent.
The writing that
has been
incorporated in
the images on
that of the
double page
spread have
been placed
and chosen
well.
The layout has
clearly been
throughout
about and
columns have
been used
effectively.

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

The text size

has been
changed for
that of
headlines and
sub-titles. As
the font is the
same or very
similar it suits
the magazine
style well.

using ICT
appropriately for
the task set

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ICT has been

appropriately
used and
something such

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as photoshop
has been used
to cut out the
background and
layer text of
images.

Summary Comment
I would place this in an excellence level as this magazine has clearly been very thought out
and looks very attractive within the genre placed. It looks very professional.
This is actually a level 3 because the images are not as good as they could be and I now know
that this is a level 3 because of the elements they have included, such as the busy front
cover.

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DUBZONE
Minimal Level
1
10 23 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

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

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

accurately using
language and
register

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Basic Level 2
2435 marks

Proficiency
Level 3
3647 marks

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

The framing as
been thought
about but not
executed well.
It is clear what
idea they were
trying to get
across.
They have used
close ups and
mid shots but
apart from that
the images do
not change that
much.
The image on
the front looks
blurred and
pixelated so
looks like it has
been taken on
a phone. The
other photos
look like they
could have
been taken on
a camera or a
low quality
digital camera.
The mise en
scene like the
chosen guitar
and earphones
suit the genre
but are not
very original.
The photo on
the image has
been cut out of
the background
and the image
on the
contents.
Shadows are
still seen
though.
Although the
some words
chosen are

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informal there
is not a current
theme as it
swaps and
changes.
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
appropriately for
the task set

The images and

text do not
work well
together as the
colours clash
and they do not
fit in with the
genre. Texts
goes over box
layout.
Some
understanding
of layout is
shown in the
contents page
and double
page spread. It
is not executed
well.
They have
changed the
fonts but I dont
believe that
they suit the
genre and style
of the
magazine well.
Basic ICT has
been used to
create this but
it could have
been made on
publisher.

Summary Comment
This would be in a basic level as it has barely any structure and the layout contrasts itself.
Layout has been thought about but the colour theme does not suit the genre of the magazine.
They could have chosen a better style of clothing to allow their models to fit in more.
This was in fact a level one as it was very very minimalist and includes few photos. I know
understand how this is level one.

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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: A-NATIVE (my own magazine)
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

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

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Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

The framing of
my shots could
be considered
more because
all the photos
are similar to
each other. I
have not
exclude any
elements.
The distances
stay the same
but it does look
partly
appropriate but
the variety
could be
extended.

shooting material
appropriate to the
task set

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

Proficiency
Level 3
3647 marks

It is clear that I
have used a
professional
camera to take
the images
although the
front-page
image quality
could be
improved.
The boys do
look indie but I
could have
included
different props
and outfits to
make them fit
in more.
I have shown
little or no
manipulation
expect from
putting the
photos in black
and white I
could have

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cropped out the

background of
the images.
accurately using
language and
register

appropriately
integrating
illustration and
text

The casual
register is used
throughout and
I have tried to
follow informal
language to suit
the genre of
magazine.
The text could
have been
more closely
placed in order
to layer text
over the
images to
integrate them.

showing
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design

showing
awareness of the
need for variety in
fonts and text size
using ICT
appropriately for
the task set

My layouts are
structured and I
try to make
them eyecatching. They
could follow a
basic structure
to ensure that
the layout looks
more appealing.
My fonts an
text size do not
really change
throughout.
There is a clear
use of
Photoshop to
overlay and
fade out
aspects of the
double page
spread.

Summary Comment
Personally I would place my magazine in the basic level as I believe although the layout is
thought out the images and text could be improved upon. I also think that the mise-en-scene
could be improved to fit in with my genre more.

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Magazine title: Phoenix (Shannon Hayward)

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

It is clear that
they have used
a professional
camera to take
their photos.
The mise-enscene is
correctly
chosen for that
of an indie
genre. Could
have included
props.

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

One of the
images appears
stretched on
the contents
page, apart
from that the
photo
manipulating is
good.

accurately using
language and
register

The language
register is
casual
throughout and
remains formal.
This suits the
genre of the
magazine well.

appropriately
integrating

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Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

The distances
change within
each photo as
it allows more
people to come
into shot. Could
have more
variety in shots.

shooting material
appropriate to the
task set

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

Proficiency
Level 3
3647 marks
The framing has
clearly been
thought abut
because it
changes with
each page.
Spots could
have been
removed.

The text has

been well

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illustration and
text

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integrated over
the images as
to look effective
but not block
out anything
important.
Knowledge of
layout has been
clearly shown
by the set up of
each page.
The fonts suit
each other
nicely and the
size fits in well
with the rest of
the pages.

showing
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design
showing
awareness of the
need for variety in
fonts and text size

using ICT
appropriately for
the task set

It is clear that
they have used
Photoshop to
create this
magazine
because of the
detail of it.

Summary Comment

I would give this magazine a level 3 because it has all the aspects of a good
magazine and the layout is very sophisticated. The colour scheme suits the
genre well. They could have included more props to create a better sense of
mise-en-sense.

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Magazine title: Libertie (Olivia Hughes)

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

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

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

accurately using
language and
register
appropriately
integrating
illustration and
text

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

The text that

has been
placed over the
image is good
but slightly
bulky.

showing
understanding of

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Level 3
3647 marks
The framing has
clearly been
thought about
as it changes
with each
photo.
There is both
mid-shots and
close up shots
which ads some
variety
These photos
have clearly
been taken with
a high quality
camera.
The make-up an
hair that has
been done on
one of the
models is very
suiting for the
mise-en-scene.
The other
model does not
really fit in with
the genre.
Could include
props.
There is not
much
manipulation on
the photos but
the cropping
that has been
one looks very
good for the
genre.
The casual
register has
been followed
throughout.

The layouts
have been

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conventions of
layout and page
design

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clearly through
out about with
the columns
being lined up
with one
another.
The varieties of
fonts are all
chosen well it
suits the
magazine well.
The text size is
relevant.
It is clear that
they have used
Photoshop to
create this
magazine.

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

using ICT
appropriately for
the task set

Summary Comment

I would place this magazine in level 3 as I think that the layout and design has
clearly been thought about. The style suits the genre.
Magazine Title: INSTINCT
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

selecting mise-enscne including

colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting

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Proficiency
Level 3
3647 marks
The excluding a
background of
the image on
the contents
has been
completed well.
The framing has
clearly been
thought about.
There is both
mid-shots and
close up shots
which ads some
variety
These photos
have clearly
been taken with
a high quality
camera.

Excellence
Level 4
4860 marks

The models
that have been
chosen look
indie but they
could have
been
dressed/styled
to suit the

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genre of the
magazine
better.
manipulating
photographs as
appropriate to the
context for
presentation,
including cropping
and resizing
accurately using
language and
register

There is not
much
manipulation on
the photos but
the photos still
look suitable
without it.
The casual
register has
been followed
throughout.
The text is
integrated in
with the photos
well and they
suit each other
well.
The layouts
have been
clearly through
out about with
the columns
being lined up
with one
another. It is
very structured
and thought
out.
I like the fonts
that have been
used and the
sizing really
complements
the page design
well.
It is clear that
they have used
Photoshop to
create this
magazine.

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
appropriately for
the task set

Summary Comment:
I would give this magazine a level 3 because of the thought that has gone into
the layout and the images. It is very suitable for the genre with only small
improvements to be made.

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