QU030595 Research: Final Major Project for Media Studies

Title:

Research: Final Major Project for Media Studies

Unit Code:

QU030595

Unit Level:

Level 3

Unit Credit:

6

Grading type:

Graded

Grade Descriptors:

• GD2-Application of knowledge
• GD3-Application of skills
• GD4-Use of information
• GD6-Autonomy/Independence
• GD7-Quality

Academic subject content/other:

Academic Subject Content

Suggested Assessment details:

Refer to assessment grid

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Be able to plan a final major project.

1.1 Identify and agree a final major project, located within a knowledge domain relevant to the named Diploma.

1.2 Explain the aims of the project.

1.3 Develop a project brief.

1.4 Identify any ethical, practical or safety issues and how these will be managed/overcome.

1.5 Maintain a record of project progress through all stages of research, development and completion.

2. Be able to conduct research.

2.1 Carry out research from a wide range of sources.

3. Be able to develop ideas.

3.1 Develop and record ideas.

3.2 Analyse and evaluate research findings.

4. Be able to develop a body of work to meet the project brief.

4.1 Produce a body of work which meets the brief and includes complex ideas and innovative uses of materials and processes.

5. Know how to present the project.

5.1 Present the body of work in a style appropriate to the knowledge domain.

5.2 Reference key sources using a recommended style of referencing.

6.1 Reflect on the design and methodology of the project.

6.2 Evaluate the body of work in relation to aims and research.

6.3 Identify recommendations for the future.