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Skills to be assessed in the School-Based Assessment – Units 1 and 2

The skills, abilities and knowledge to be internally assessed for the Critical Analysis, Portfolios, Creative
Project and Illustrated Journal are given below:

Critical Analysis – Unit 1

1. Layout and presentation:

(a) design of critical analysis report (title page, layout of text and visual materials, and
aesthetic appeal); and,

(b) relevance of visual material (when used) to research report.

2. Enquiry:

(a) Sources (presentation of references).

3. Content and Critical Thinking:

(a) content: visual design, animation style and principles, subject matter, plot, characters,
conflict, resolution of conflict, story told in the animation and the role of audio in
support of the animation;

(b) environment Analysis: description, interpretation, synthesis and evaluation of scenes,
topic and content; and,

(c) communication of information in a logical way using correct grammar.

Digital/Transmedia Production Bible: Unit 1

1. Pitch: clearly presenting and describing the concept of the project.

2. Treatment.

3. Technology and design specifications

4. Business and Marketing to include Budget, market research and production schedule.

Showreel: Unit 2

1. Level of skills in manipulation of digital tool/software in creating and finishing of product.

2. Use of relevant software tool.

3. Creative use of technology: Use of graphics, animation/elements, photos, color and audio,
among others.

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