Self Evaluation of Planning and Research

This provisional evaluation is an important self-reflective tool helping us to improve through looking at a structured criteria. Not only is this a chance for us to look back at our work and see where we can improve, but it also allows you to leave us some constructive criticism and comments around areas of weakness.

Planning and Research:

• Research into similar products and a potential target audience - This is an area that I feel we are stronger in. We have included a mass of textual analysis and research into a potential target audience. Level 4

• Organisation of actors, locations, costumes and props - This area is slightly harder to evaluate as we still have a few loose ends that need to be tied in terms of the selection of actors and the final decisions on all of the locations. Level 3 (low)

• Work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting and storyboarding - Although the work on this area has been (largely) completed, it has yet to be scanned and copied onto the blog. This means there is actually little evidence at the moment. We aim to improve this within the next few days. However, the evaluation must be based on our evidence up to this date. Level 2

• Time management - In this area we are ahead in some parts and behind in others. Therefore I have to conclude that our time management is not 'excellent' but more 'proficient'. Level 3

• Level of care in presentation - I feel we have made significant improvements in this area, and I hope you will agree that our presentation is uncontroversial, easy on the eye, neat and tidy, and professional looking. Level 3/4 (boarder)

• Skill in the use of digital technology/ICT - We have included many videos, pictures, links and original written posts on our blog so far. We soon hope to improve this area by adding sound clips. Level 3

• Communication skills - This area is one in which we feel particularly strong and conscious about, as clear communication is key in getting our visions and ideas across to readers. We also pride ourselves in using more sophisticated communication skills in terms of grammar, vocabulary and layout to project a more professional image. Level 4

The above shows that we vary in grade depending on the area. The areas that we score lower in at the moment are our top priority for improvement. We already have a lot of evidence to add for shotlistings, storyboarding and scripting. This should boost our grade from the provisional one. The same goes for organisation of actors. By averaging out all of the separate area grades, we can find a fitting provisional grade.

I feel it would be fair to conclude that our provisional self evaluative grade is Level 3 (mid)

As usual we welcome any comments that you may have. All will help us to improve so pleased don't be shy.

Many thanks,

Oli