AS MEDIA STUDIES
Assessing the Foundation Portfolio: Technical Skills
Film Skills:
• holding a shot steady, where appropriate;
• 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-en-scène including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting;
• editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer;
• using varied shot transitions and other effects selectively and appropriately for the task set;
• using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set;
• using titles appropriately.
Level 1 0–23 marks
The work for the main task is possibly incomplete. There is minimal evidence in the work of the creative use of any relevant technical skills.
Level 2 24–35 marks
There is evidence of a basic level of ability in the creative use of some of the following technical skills.
Level 3 36-47 marks
There is evidence of proficiency in the creative use of many of the following technical skills.
Level 4 48-60 marks
There is evidence of excellence in the creative use of most of the following technical skills.
