This document outlines the marking criteria for a foundation portfolio in media project. It is divided into 3 sections: research and planning (max 20 marks), construction (max 60 marks), and evaluation (max 20 marks). For each section, criteria for an excellent or level 4 score of 16-20 marks is provided. For research and planning this includes excellent research, planning, organization and time management. For construction it includes excellence in various technical filmmaking skills. And for evaluation it includes an excellent understanding of relevant issues and ability to evaluate choices, outcomes, development, and use of digital technology in the evaluation.

1. G321: Foundation Portfolio in Media - Marking Criteria
1. Research & Planning (max 20 marks)
OCR Level 4 criteria (16-20 marks)
o Excellent research into similar products and a potential target audience.
o Excellent work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
o Excellent organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
o Time management is excellent.
o Excellent level of care in the presentation of the research and planning.
2. Construction (max 60 marks)
OCR Level 4 criteria (48-60 marks)
Excellence in the creative use of most of the following technical skills:
o Holding a shot steady, where appropriate
o Framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate
o Using a variety of shot distances, as appropriate
o Shooting material appropriate to the task set
o Selecting mise-en-scène including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting
o Editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer
o Using varied shot transitions and other effects selectively and appropriately for the task set
o Using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set
o Using titles appropriately
3. Evaluation (max 20 marks)
OCR Level 4 criteria (16-20 marks)
o Excellent understanding of issues around forms and conventions (Q1), representation (Q2),
institution (Q3), audience (Q4-5) and technology (Q6) in relation to production.
o Excellent ability to refer to the choices made and outcomes (Q1-6).
o Excellent understanding of development from preliminary to full task (Q7).
o Excellent ability to communicate.
o Excellent skill in the use of digital technology or ICT in the evaluation.