1. Summary of Evidence/Reason for Referral
Unit 1: Introduction to media processes and technical skills
Assessor: Jane Parr
Assessment & Grading Recording Sheet
To achieve a Pass grade the learner must achieve all of the following criteria
Student name: Joseph Billson
Assessment Criteria for PASS R= Referral, S = satisfactory, HS = High Standard, VHS = Very High Standard R S HS
VHS
Summary of Evidence/Reason for Referral
1.1
Apply understanding of a range of processes to support media activities.  X
Your annotations show that you have some understanding of the technical requirements when using a DSLR camera.
You need to practice more with the camera Joe so that your images will be of better quality in the future.
1.2
Apply media processes and skills safely and appropriately.  X
You have shown that you can apply media processes safely and your final outcomes are of a satisfactory standard.
You have 2 good images here Joe, your environmental portrait and your image for the front cover. However, you need to crop the image of Park Hill flats to fit a magazine front cover and the image of ice would not be acceptable as a news image to illustrate the weather as it is not immediately conveying the content. A better picture would be someone scraping the ice off the car windscreen....human interest is always good in news images.
2.1
Critically compare a range of communication methods used to convey meaning in creative media production. 
You have not shown in your annotations that you understand how images can be used to convey meaning in photojournalism.
Where is your blog comparing 3 newspaper front pages? This was the first session we did annotating the imagery and headlines used on the front pages of 3 different newspapers ie, national tabloid (The Sun, The Mirror, The Daily Mail), national broadsheet (The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph) and a regional or local one (Sheffield Star, Lancashire Evening Post, Yorkshire Post, Evening Standard etc).
Has the student passed the Unit?
Pass:
Referral:
Referral Actions: See feedback in 2.1 above.
Date: 11th June 2014

2. Summary of Evidence/Reason for Referral
Unit 2: Introduction to design and research skills in creative media production
Assessor: Shelina Mawani-Markin
Assessment & Grading Recording Sheet
To achieve a Pass grade the learner must achieve all of the following criteria;
Student name: Joseph Billson
Assessment Criteria for PASS R= Referral, S = satisfactory, HS = High Standard, VHS = Very High Standard R S HS
VHS
Summary of Evidence/Reason for Referral
1.1
Critically compare a range of research tools, methods and skills. 
       x
Joe, you have worked very hard on this task and produced a thorough discussion of the different tools, skills and research methods used by journalists  You have used excellent examples to illustrate points you have made. You have demonstrated a good understanding of the purpose of research in the journalism industry and related aspects such as audience journalism industry and related aspects such as audience profiling and demographics. 
2.1
Critically compare a range of primary and secondary research sources.
As above
3.1
Apply design and research tools, methods and skills to record and interpret information and develop ideas for creative production. 
You have gathered appropriate primary and secondary research and have provided a good amount of evidence. I would have liked to have seen more explanation of what you did and some discussion of what your findings were.
3.2
Evaluate the effectiveness of design and research tools methods and skills. 
Joe, it is obvious that you have rushed this evaluation. You have made some great points but not spent time on expressing yourself fully and developing your ideas. You have demonstrated an understanding of what the strengths and weaknesses were in your research and have indicated how you could have improved.
Has the student passed the Unit?
Pass:
Referral:
Referral Actions:
Date: 11th June 2014

3. Summary of Evidence/Reason for Referral
Unit 3: Introduction to professional practice in creative media production
Assessor: Tracy Mitchell / Shelina Mawani-Markin
Assessment & Grading Recording Sheet
To achieve a Pass grade the learner must achieve all of the following criteria;
Student name: Joseph Billson
Assessment Criteria for PASS R= Referral, S = satisfactory, HS = High Standard, VHS = Very High Standard R S HS
VHS
Summary of Evidence/Reason for Referral
1.1
Locate, access and use information to support own development. x 
You have sourced stories, conducted iand researched a job role in the media industry to a high standard, well done.
I would liked you to conduct your own interview.
Critically evaluate a range of working practices and methods. x
Your evaluation demonstrates a good solid understanding of journalist theory, and you have stated how you applied it. As this is an evaluation, I would have liked you to add more discussion about how you might have developed your work and make improvements. You could also compared one of your pieces to a professional's. 
2.1
 Apply knowledge of working practices to support own development
See Wordpress for portfolio feedback.
You need to take your own photojournalism image and write an associated caption.
Picture is uploaded BUT NO CAPTION, you have demonstrated an understanding of caption writing in a class-based task, so have met a satisfactory standard.
3.1
Organise self and work to meet deadlines and targets.
You have worked in a manner that enabled you to meet most deadlines – an essential skill for a journalist.
3.2
. Demonstrate consideration and professionalism in working with others.
You have shown a professionalism in conducting research and news sourcing.
Has the student passed the Unit?
Pass:
Referral:
Referral Actions:
Photojournalism. Deadline Monday 18th Dec 2017.
Referral task complete 13/12/17.
Date: 11th June 2014

4. Summary of Evidence/Reason for Referral
Unit 4 : Critical and Contextual awareness in Creative Media Production
Assessor: Shelina Mawani-Markin
Assessment & Grading Recording Sheet
To achieve a Pass grade the learner must achieve all of the following criteria;
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Student name: Joseph Billson
Assessment Criteria for PASS R= Referral, S = satisfactory, HS = High Standard, VHS = Very High Standard R S HS
VHS
Summary of Evidence/Reason for Referral
1.1
Compare a range of critical perspectives that influence the analysis of creative media production activities. 
      
1.2
Apply knowledge of critical perspectives that influence the analysis of creative media production activities. 
1.3
Apply knowledge and understanding of critical perspectives to support own practice.
2.1
Critically compare a range of contexts within which creative media technology and production are situated.  .
2.2
Apply an understanding of a range of contextual parameters to support own creative development. 
Has the student passed the Unit?
Pass:
Referral:
Referral Actions:
Date: 11th June 2014