Minimal Level Basic Level 2 Proficiency Excellence

1 2435 marks Level 3 Level 4

10 23 marks 3647 marks 4860 marks
framing a shot, 30
including and
excluding
elements as
appropriate
using a variety of 24
shot distances as
appropriate
shooting material 20
appropriate to the
task set
selecting mise-en- 24
scne including
colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting
manipulating 20
photographs as
appropriate to the
context for
presentation,
including cropping
and resizing
accurately using 35
language and
register
appropriately 26
integrating
illustration and
text
showing 24
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design
showing 33
awareness of the
need for variety in
fonts and text size
using ICT 30
appropriately for
the task set
Magazine Title: BEATS

Summary Comment: Overall the student has used a variety of shots, fonts and
layouts but I do not think they have a developed understanding of page layout and
design. This has affected their outcome as the arrangement makes the magazine
look too busy. The colour palette has a strange mix of colour that would not normally
be put together. With the two bright colours placed on top of each other, it makes

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immature feel.

Magazine title: Touched

Minimal Level Basic Level 2 Proficiency Excellence

1 2435 marks Level 3 Level 4
10 23 marks 3647 marks 4860 marks
framing a shot, 35
including and
excluding
elements as
appropriate
using a variety of 30
shot distances as
appropriate
shooting material 35
appropriate to the
task set
selecting mise-en- 24
scne including
colour, figure,
lighting, objects
and setting
manipulating 20
photographs as
appropriate to the
context for
presentation,
including cropping
and resizing
accurately using 35
language and
register
appropriately 24
integrating
illustration and
text
showing 24
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design
showing 36
awareness of the
need for variety in

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using ICT 37
appropriately for
the task set

Summary Comment: Most of the shots used in the is magazine are mid/mid-long shots. This
follows common conventions of a magazine as the audience can see the styling of the model.
There is not much variety of other shots and this can demonstrate a limited skill in framing a shot.
However, the pictures are of a good quality which creates a professional and realistic look. There
does seem to be some thought in the mise en scene of the photographs, however I am not sure
they really fit the genre of the magazine. Additionally, the background features a lot of bright
colours which takes the audiences attention away from the artist (who should be the main feature
of the magazine). She has used some good integrating techniques. E.g she has cut out the model
from the background, making her much more prominent. This looks really effective. Overall, she
has successfully created a music magazine which includes the general conventions of a magazine
and is therefore her product is easily identified as a magazine.

Magazine Title: RAWR

Minimal Level Basic Level 2 Proficiency Excellence

1 2435 marks Level 3 Level 4
10 23 marks 3647 marks 4860 marks
framing a shot, 55
including and
excluding
elements as
appropriate
using a variety of 47
shot distances as
appropriate
shooting material 50
appropriate to the
task set
selecting mise- 59
en-scne
including colour,
figure, lighting,
objects and
setting
manipulating 48
photographs as
appropriate to the
context for
presentation,
including
cropping and
resizing
accurately using 55
language and

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appropriately 60
integrating
illustration and
text
showing 58
understanding of
conventions of
layout and page
design
showing 60
awareness of the
need for variety
in fonts and text
size
using ICT 55
appropriately for
the task set

Summary Comment: The photographs in this magazine are of a very high quality.
The photographer has clearly taken the mise en scene into great consideration.
Although most the shots are mid/mid-long shots, they are of a faultless standard and
are very effective. One can only assume that the student is a talented photographer.
As previously the mentioned the mise en scene is used to an impeccable standard.
The artist style really represents the realistic styling of a rock/indie musician which
would effectively appeal to their target audience. They have also used a fitting
language register which suits the style of the magazine. This is a quality magazine
product and deserves a respectable grade.

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