Grade boundaries

Here are the most recent grade boundaries for the different sections of the Advanced Portfolio.
NOTE: We cannot guarantee that these grade boundaries will stay the same: exam boards are allowed to change grade boundaries from year to year. However, these have been stable for a few years now, so it is unlikely they will change.

Research & Planning (/20)
A   16
B   14
C   12
D   10
E    8

Main Production (/40)
A   32
B   28
C   24
D   20
E   16

2x Ancillary Tasks (/10 each)
A   8
B   7
C   6
D   5
E   4

Evaluation (/20)
A   16
B   14
C   12
D   10
E    8

Research & Planning comparison

We are now moving very firmly into the planning phase of your Advanced Portfolio. With that in mind, take a look at these two blogs from previous A2 students. Using the Research & Planning mark scheme (see earlier post), give each student a mark (/20).

http://cheneya2mediakaisir.blogspot.co.uk/
http://joea2cheney.blogspot.co.uk/

Which one is better - why?
What lessons/ideas can you take from here and apply to your own work? Come up with a list of ideas and write these as a post on your blog.

Mr Kirkaldy not here: Tuesday 20th October

Hi guys,


I'm afraid I'm not going to be in our lesson this morning. The deadline remains unchanged: ALL your research has to be completed by the end of today's double lesson. I will be marking them tonight in order to give you feedback in our lesson on Thursday.


See you then,
Mr Kirkaldy

Research 1st draft deadline

Your first draft of your Research section needs to be complete by the end our double lesson on Tues 20th Oct (the week before half-term). This way I can mark them and give you feedback on what to improve in our lesson on the following Thursday and you can make the improvements over half-term.

You can also get cracking with your Planning work.

Below is the mark scheme for the Research and Planning section, so you are aware of the kind of things that will get you the marks here:

Level 1 0–7 marks

• Planning and research evidence will be incomplete.
• There is minimal research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• There is minimal work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• There is minimal organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• Time management may be very poor.
• There is minimal skill in the use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation.
• There are minimal communication skills.
• There is minimal care in the presentation of the research and planning

Level 2 8–11 marks

• Planning and research evidence may be incomplete.
• There is basic research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• There is basic work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• There is basic organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• Time management may not be good.
• There is basic skill in the use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation.
• There are basic communication skills.
• There is a basic level of care in the presentation of the research and planning.

Level 3 12–15 marks

• Planning and research evidence will be complete.
• There is proficient research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• There is proficient work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• There is proficient organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• Time management is good.
• There is proficient skill in the use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation.
• There are proficient communication skills.
• There is a good level of care in the presentation of the research and planning.

Level 4 16–20 marks

• Planning and research evidence will be complete and detailed.
• There is excellent research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• There is excellent work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• There is excellent organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• Time management is excellent.
• There is excellent skill in the use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation.
• There are excellent communication skills.
• There is an excellent level of care in the presentation of the research and planning.

BFI Film Academy - incredible opportunity

Hi everyone,

I have received this email from the British Film Institute. If you are interested (and it looks like an incredible opportunity) the deadline for applying is MONDAY 5th OCTOBER.

BFI Film Academy 2015 at Film Oxford

We are looking for committed, talented young people between the age of 16 and 19 to be a part of the BFI Film Academy 2015/16 Network Programme delivered by Film Oxford.

Are you 16-19? Passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry?

If so, the BFI Film Academy is for you. This course offers you the chance to be part of our future film industry.

As a student of the Film Academy:

• You will get hands-on filmmaking experience with industry standard equipment which will help you to develop practical knowledge and skills.
• You can explore your own creativity and passions in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• You will gain invaluable experience working alongside industry professionals who are respected practitioners in their field.
• You will watch a range of cinema from British Independent to specialised films and develop critiquing skills.
• You will visit a leading film studio and school to see the industry in action.

You will also have the opportunity to complete a Silver Arts Award qualification on the course. The Arts Award is a recognised qualification amongst employers, colleges and universities.

Once you have completed the Network course, you will become part the growing BFI Film Academy alumni network with access to events such as BAFTA career talks.

The cost to participate in the BFI Film Academy is £25. If you will struggle to pay the course fee, don’t be put off as you will be able to indicate this once you are accepted on the course and this fee can be waived.

Bursaries will also be made available if you require assistance with travel, child care or other costs. For more information about who can apply for bursaries follow the link at the bottom of the page.

The course will run over 10 days throughout October and November 2015, spread over weekends and the half term. It is important that you are able to attend each session, see the course dates HERE

Take a look at some of the great short films made by previous participants at the BFI Film Academy on YouTube by clicking HERE

Location: Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford, OX4 3AH

Eligibility: You need to be between the ages of 16 and 19 on the first day of the Academy programme (17th October 2015). You must be a UK resident and able to commit to the programme for its duration.

Any Questions?

Call Gary Shenton on 01865 792731 or email: production@filmoxford.org

Interested?

Click on the link below to download an application form, fill it in and post it back to:

BFI Film Academy,

Film Oxford,

54 Catherine Street,

Oxford,

OX4 3AH

or email it to

production@filmoxford.org

We will then contact you to talk about your application.

Deadline for applications is Thursday 8^th October 2015,

Successful applicants will be notified by Saturday 10^th October.

We are looking for enthusiasm, determination, a genuine interest in film and a willingness to learn.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM (Word)

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM (PDF)

DOWNLOAD BURSARY INFORMATION (PDF)