MEST 2 Evaluation
Write
in word. This is a technical, precise piece, not an English essay. Think of it
in terms of a technical manual. Write your name, centre number (16339) and
centre name (Great Baddow High School) in the header, so that they appear on
both pages. In the footer write the total word count (this can be done by going
to the tools menu). Add page numbers by going to the insert menu. Do not
exceed the 1,500-word limit by more than 10%. This piece is worth 20% of the
total coursework mark so don’t groan if we feel redrafting is necessary, THIS
EVALUATION IS VITAL! The piece must be completed by Monday April 22nd. It is only
1,500 words, but these 1,500 words must be carefully chosen, there is no
room for waffle if you want a good mark.
Paragraph
1 (target 150 words)
State
clearly which brief you chose to address and your intentions with each piece. Identify
your specific role in your first production (do not state that you ‘helped out
generally’, but be clear about what you did, and how you went about it) and again
address your intentions (what you
planned to do!). Then focus on your magazine article or website and what
you hoped to achieve.
Paragraph
2, 3 & 4? (target 700 words max).
Write a separate paragraph for each production piece.
Again focusing on how you have attempted to achieve the objectives of the
brief. For example, explain how your music promotional video targeted ‘.... a largely youth-based market but are
keen to promote the act in a way that will appeal to more than just a niche
audience,’ or how your magazine
article(s) has promotes your artist/band. Refer to your research when making their decisions (I discovered that band
websites usually have... so I used.../ In Kerrang I saw most images were....so I
took this idea and....).
For
both pieces you need to discuss the media (key) concepts, in particular
audience, and how these relate to your production. State clearly who is the production
aimed at and how did it achieve this?
Paragraph
5 (target 400 words)
Perform
a more detailed textual analysis of
the production; what was in the piece, how did it work, how could it have been
improved? Clearly explain what were its strengths and weaknesses? Why? For
example, you might want to emphasise your use of sound/camera shots/setting etc
and how these created a sense of verisimilitude or how the magazine attempted
to appeal. How does it compare with real media texts?
Paragraph
6 (target 200 words)
Readdress
the decisions you made during production, why? Did you make any changes,
if so why? What did you learn along the way what were some of the significant
changes you made.
Paragraph 7 (target 50 words)
Reference
to the 3rd platform. Give a brief outline of two/three of the main
features you would have included and how these adhere to the brief.
Conclusion
What
have you learnt from the project from research to final productions? Refer to
independent learning, time keeping, forms and conventions of media texts and
the technologies and skills you have gained.