Matthew Needham Media Coursework

Minimal LEVEL Basic LEVEL 2 Proficiency LEVEL 3 Excellence LEVEL 4

1 24-35 marks 36-47 marks 48-60 marks
10-23 marks
Framing a shot, Guitar in shot, cut
including and excluding off head.
elements as appropriate
Using a variety of shot Close-ups, mid-
distances as appropriate shots, angles, no
eye contact or
applying to rules of
three in some
shots.
Shooting material Guitar and music
appropriate to the task posters in one shot.
set
Selecting mise-en-scene Very dark, clothes
including colour, figure, not linking, no clear
lighting, objects and time, guitar in shot.
setting.
manipulating Very dark,
photographs as sometimes no
appropriate to the clear focus
context for point,
presentation, including photography
cropping and resizing rules, no sign
of editing.
Accurately using Spelling mistakes,
language and register poor punctuation,
register is okay.
Appropriately Cover okay, photo
integrating illustration more in middle,
and text contents not so
good.
Showing understanding Contents sectioning
of conventions of layout is thought-out, DPS
and page design is the best.
Showing awareness of Aside from
the need for variety in DPS, others
fonts and text size are large = not
professional.
Using ICT appropriately Not professional
for the task set enough, simple ICT
AFL Activity

Task 1

Music King Magazine

Summary Comment: I feel that this magazine overall, does not have a professional look although it does
consider the qualities of a music magazine. The mise en scene of the shots is applicable to genre with the use
of a guitar and setting although the styling of the artist and the lighting is very bad quality and lacks the quality
of a professional look music magazine. I feel that there had been little or no editing used on the images, this
brings down the marks and overall grade very much. The register used in the DPS and elsewhere is suitable
although the punctuation and spelling mistakes in particular are very bad and frequent. I feel that overall, the
DPS is the best outcome, followed by the cover and then followed by the contents page. I feel that the
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contents lacks a great deal of detail and looks as if it could’ve been produced on a word document at last
minute.

Task 2

FLUX magazine

Minimal LEVEL Basic LEVEL 2 Proficiency LEVEL 3 Excellence LEVEL 4

1 24-35 marks 36-47 marks 48-60 marks
10-23 marks
Framing a shot, I feel that because
including and excluding the shots are taken
elements as appropriate in front of a white
background, it is
appropriate and
focuses more onto
the artist.
Using a variety of shot I feel that the
distances as appropriate angles and
distances are far
enough to see the
body of the artist
although do not
loose eye contact
or focus.
Shooting material The shots are
appropriate to the task suitable for the
set genre of music
although possibly
could be seen as
fashion.
Selecting mise-en-scene I think that the
including colour, figure, white background
lighting, objects and suits very well and
setting. contrasts the
clothing etc. Styling
of artist is apparent
to genre although
no music
references in shots.
manipulating The flash of the
photographs as camera is edited
appropriate to the well. The lighting is
context for very well done and
presentation, including looks professional.
cropping and resizing The cropping of the
close-up shot is
appropriate. Also
on the cover.
Accurately using The language
language and register register is
appropriate to
genre and
audience. Although
some grammatical
errors.
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Appropriately The balance of

integrating illustration imagery/text is
and text appropriate
although possibly
the balance on the
DPS could be
experimented with
slightly more.
Showing understanding Possibly the
of conventions of layout placement of the
and page design DPS images could
separate the text
more, perhaps
further down the
page.
Showing awareness of The text is
the need for variety in appropriate
fonts and text size although some
things such as page
numbers could
possibly be made
smaller to maintain
the professional
aesthetic?
Using ICT appropriately The overall
for the task set aesthetic of the
magazine is
appropriate to
genre, use of
colours is
applicable to 3
colour palette,
Detailed and well
thought about
layout, editing etc.
Summary Comment: Overall, I think that this magazine is very well put together and looks incredibly
professional. I think that it has the look of magazines such as ‘Q’ or ‘Rolling Stone’.

The shots are very well thought about and the good quality adds professionalism, as does the editing which is
also very well done. The mise en scene of the shots, with the artist in front of a white wall links well to the
representation of the artist and allows the flash of the camera to bounce off it and create an effect.

The styling of the model is appropriate to the genre of the magazine although possibly more reference to
music with the use of an instrument?

Despite minor grammatical errors, the register is appropriate as is the language.

I feel that this is one of the best magazines I have looked at from my peers as I feel that the outcome is
appropriate to the genre and ties together well, always with a professional look in mind.

fifty one magazine

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Minimal LEVEL Basic LEVEL 2 Proficiency LEVEL 3 Excellence LEVEL 4

1 24-35 marks 36-47 marks 48-60 marks
10-23 marks
Framing a shot, Some shots are
including and excluding very applicable to
elements as appropriate photography rules
i.e. golden spiral.
Although some are
not needed. Carpet
shots perhaps?
Using a variety of shot Distances are also
distances as appropriate very appropriate in
places.
Shooting material Links to genre of
appropriate to the task indie/rock,
set although the
female image
against the male
article is a little
confusing.
Selecting mise-en-scene Some shots with
including colour, figure, the white wall work
lighting, objects and well although the
setting. ones incorporating
the carpet are
perhaps not so
appropriate. The
shots are well-lit.
manipulating Editing is done well,
photographs as lighting etc.
appropriate to the although the
context for cropping of some
presentation, including photos is needed.
cropping and resizing Some shots are
very well put
together.
Accurately using Language register is
language and register appropriate, article
links to genre.
Appropriately DPS layout is very
integrating illustration well done, contents
and text page is a little
heavy on the
images although
overall the
magazine balance
of image/text is
good.
Showing understanding Very well done, DPS
of conventions of layout especially, contents
and page design perhaps could
incorporate
alternate artists?
Showing awareness of Text on contents
the need for variety in could possibly be
fonts and text size the same as the
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DPS text. Overall

well done, perhaps
alternation of font
size on the cover?
Using ICT appropriately Good layouts,
for the task set overall
presentation and
maintenance of a
professional ‘look’.
Colour palettes are
well thought about
also.

Summary Comment: I think that overall, this magazine has a great potential to be a brilliant final magazine.
The shots are executed very well although some shots could be switched for different ones, e.g. carpet shots.

I feel that the editing of the images is very well done, as well as the mise en scene is some images although the
carpet and styling of the artist in some shots is maybe not needed. I feel that the variety of shots and the
angles captured add interest and a great deal to the overall aesthetic of the magazine. The lighting of the shots
is also very well done.

The shots in front of a white background work well and are applicable to the genre of the magazine. The colour
palettes chosen, in my opinion, add a modern and fresh take on a music magazine. I feel that the font on the
contents could possibly be the same as the DPS although he register and language used is relevant tot eh
audience and genre.

The only confusing thing I would say is that a female artist is captured in the image when the artist has a male
name. Other than this, I feel that this magazine is very well executed.

Sam Burnham’s The Rosewood Movement

Minimal LEVEL Basic LEVEL 2 Proficiency LEVEL 3 Excellence LEVEL 4

1 24-35 marks 36-47 marks 48-60 marks
10-23 marks
Framing a shot, Thought about
including and excluding shots, although
elements as appropriate possibly the
balance of
background/artist
on the DPS is a little
more background.
Cover is well done.
Using a variety of shot Distances are
distances as appropriate appropriate, cover
and contents
especially. Link to
genre and concept.
Shooting material Suitable to concept
appropriate to the task of magazine,
set although without
background
knowledge,
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possibly could be
seen as a business
magazine?
Selecting mise-en-scene Styling is
including colour, figure, appropriate to
lighting, objects and concept,
setting. background may
not relate to theme
as well.
manipulating Very well edited,
photographs as professional look,
appropriate to the adds to the clean,
context for stylish look of the
presentation, including magazine.
cropping and resizing
Accurately using The language
language and register register is
appropriate to
genre and
audience. Although
some grammatical
errors.
Appropriately The ratio of
integrating illustration image/text is
and text appropriate to the
style of the
magazine.
Showing understanding The layout and
of conventions of layout page design has an
and page design overall professional
look that links well
to the initial brief.
Showing awareness of The font and sizes
the need for variety in are appropriate on
fonts and text size the pages of all
three magazine
areas.
Using ICT appropriately Very professional
for the task set overall look, the
quality of work is
very high and the
use of ICT is very
apparent and flows
evenly onto each
page.
Summary Comment: In my opinion, this magazine is very well put-together. I feel that the initial idea and
concept of the magazine have been continued throughout and the final magazine is very impressive.

The use of ICT and editing has been very much a contributing factor to how professional the magazine looks. I
feel that the ratio of text/image and the font sizes and colour palettes all work well and connote the music
genre.

I think that the stylish and slick look of the magazine is something that would appeal to an audience, I think
that this magazine is very well executed and is at a high level.