2. FM3 Small-scale Research
Project
◊ Designed to develop research skills
◊ Any subject possible as long as it fits
into one of the prescribed areas of
investigation
◊ Virtually the same as current FS4……
but different
3. Area of investigation
◊ Should stem from interest, from passion
◊ Should be focused and (relatively) narrow
◊ Should be framed as an area of investigation
rather than a question
◊ Should be limited by self-designed
parameters
4. Context
◊ Star/performer
◊ Genre
◊ Auteur (in its broadest sense)
◊ Social, political, and cultural studies
◊ Gender issues
◊ Ethnicity
◊ Institution
◊ Technology
5. Assessment elements
◊ Annotated catalogue of approximately
10-15 items (depending on the
complexity of the subject)
◊ A presentation script of approximately
1500 words (+/- 10%)
6. Assessment elements
◊ Annotated catalogue of approximately
10-15 items (depending on the
complexity of the subject)
◊ A presentation script of approximately
1500 words (+/- 10%)
7. Annotated Catalogue
◊ Includes focus film and supporting films
◊ Includes primary and secondary
research
◊ Should offer variety of types of material
◊ Should offer variety of types of sources
8. Annotated Catalogue
◊ Annotation should be against each item
◊ Annotation should identify use and
ascribe value to item
◊ Single end paragraph to identify other
key items of research not selected for
inclusion and offering rationale for
deselection
9. Presentation Script
◊ MUST make reference to catalogue
items (by item number or other means)
◊ Must present the FINDINGS from the
research
◊ Must offer focus on the area of
investigation
◊ Must demonstrate chosen context
10. Presentation Script
◊ MUST be clearly written for a
presentation (not an essay)
◊ Should utilise extracts (from films and
research material) as a presentation
tool
◊ May be presented in an audio-video
format, but accompanied by printed
‘script’
