The student completed their pre-production tasks for a film project at a proficient level. The teacher provided feedback on each task, noting that the student showed good research and planning in several areas such as script, storyboard, locations, and equipment. However, the teacher suggested the student could improve their analysis of similar films by discussing how it might influence their own production, and showing better understanding of genre conventions and audience expectations. The teacher awarded the student 13 out of 20 marks and advised capitalizing all film titles, actor names, and studios. The student was asked to create an action plan to improve areas noted and receive a final mark.

1. AS Pre-production Tasks Feedback
Student Name: CURTIS Craig
Blog: http://craigcurtisasmedia.blogspot.co.uk/
Task 1 – Pre-production: Research & Planning Evidence on
blog
1. Similar Products – film beginning analysis
There is research into similar products through the analysis of
four key film opening. Analysis of the film openings pays attention
to some aspects of mise-en-scene – props, location and costume.
There is some discussion of how audiences may respond to the
film openings. Cinematography, editing and sound are hinted but
more detail in analysis and better understanding needed of why
creative decisions have been made – not just descriptions of the
scene.
Work could also have improved by discussing how this analysis
may influence own production.
Yes
2. Genre Analysis
Some good research into genre with key conventions, stars
and themes discussed. Some information is basic with some
mistakes – action movies did not start in the 1970s!!! – but
overall good work. More detail on box office and current
popularity would be welcome. Images could have been added
of actors and films posters. Good detail on key conventions of
genre and effect on audience.
Yes
3. Target Audience
Clear understanding shown of a stereotypical audience for
chosen genre, but needs to show evidence of research. Some
analysis of audience expectations but again no evidence of
research. Some detail on target audience for own production.
Good use of avatar.
Yes
4. Script
Good genre script which has been correctly formatted in
parts. Some confusion as to where Adam starts script and
who he is.
Yes

2. 6. Storyboard
Complete – lovely detail in drawings and good technical
detail.
Yes
7. Shotlist
In-depth shot list fully complete
Yes
8. Layouts – floor plan
Complete - this area needs to be developed as plan does not
fully demonstrate camera shot type/movement or specific
scene.
Yes
9. Locations
Good detail on locations with clear thought into how each
location will be used in the production.
Yes
10.Costumes
This area is completed to a proficient level. Good detail on
choices.
Yes
11.Props
Two key props discussed- this can be developed as two key
props may be too few in the production phase.
Yes
12.Actors
Some nice detail on choice of actors, with appearance a key
factor in choice to establish stereotypical character in genre.
No detail on who will play Adam?? Images not added.
Yes
13.Equipment
Images and reasons for choice of equipment, good detail.
Yes
14.Production schedule
Very good detail on production and post, but no detail on pre-
prod.
Yes
Teachers comments
Craig has completed his pre-production for his course work. Craig has worked at
a proficient level, although in some areas such as his analysis into similar
products, Craig could show better understanding of genre and audience.
All film titles, actor names and studios need capital letters!!!
Level 3
13 marks

3. Mark out of 20: 13
Teacher name: M Drummond Date: January 2016
Student action plan for improvement
Final mark out of 20: Date: