Level 3/Level 4: WHAT AM I AIMING FOR?

Level 3
The candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in the creative use of most of the following technical skills:

• holding a shot steady, when 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-scene including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting;
• editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer;
• using varied shot transitions, captions and other effects selectively and appropriately for the task set;
• using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set
• using titles appropriately.

Where a candidate has worked in a group, a proficient contribution to construction is evident.

Level 4
The candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in the creative use of most of the following technical 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-scene including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting;
• editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer;
• using varied shot transitions, captions and other effects selectively and appropriately;
• using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task
• using titles appropriately.

Where a candidate has worked in a group, an excellent contribution is evident.

When I received my audience feedback, the mark and grade average that I received was 44.875, Level 3 (high level). This would be the kind of grade that I would like to receive and I think it represents the quality of the work that I managed to produce.