Mark Scheme
Mark scheme
Level 1 0–23 marks

The work for the main task is possibly incomplete. There is minimal evidence in the work of the
creative use of any relevant technical skills such as:
• holding a shot steady, where appropriate.
• framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate.
• using a variety of shot distances as appropriate
• shooting material appropriate to the task set.
• selecting mise-en-scène including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting;
• editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer.
• using varied shot transitions and other effects selectively and appropriately for the task set.
• using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set.
• using titles appropriately.

Level 2 24–35 marks

There is evidence of a basic level of ability in the creative use of some of the following technical
skills:
• holding a shot steady, where appropriate.
• framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate.
• using a variety of shot distances as appropriate.
• shooting material appropriate to the task set.
• selecting mise-en-scène including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting.
• editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer.
• using varied shot transitions and other effects selectively and appropriately for the task set.
• using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set.
• using titles appropriately.

Level 3 36–47 marks

There is evidence of proficiency in the creative use of many of the following technical skills:
• holding a shot steady, where appropriate.
• framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate.
• using a variety of shot distances as appropriate.
• shooting material appropriate to the task set.
• selecting mise-en-scène including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting.
• editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer.
• using varied shot transitions and other effects selectively and appropriately for the task set.
• using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set.
• using titles appropriately.

Level 4 48–60 marks

There is evidence of excellence in the creative use of most of the following technical skills:
• holding a shot steady, where appropriate.
• framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate.
• using a variety of shot distances as appropriate.
• shooting material appropriate to the task set.
• selecting mise-en-scène including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting.
• editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer.
• using varied shot transitions and other effects selectively and appropriately for the task set.
• using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set.
• using titles appropriately.
Audio
Level 1 0–23 marks

The work for the main task is possibly incomplete. There is minimal evidence in the work of the
creative use of any relevant technical skills such as:
• recording voice(s) clearly in studio/confined setting.
• recording voice(s) clearly in location/outdoor interviews/presentations.
• accurately using language and register.
• integrating recorded material, as appropriate.
• editing and mixing sounds appropriately.
• editing to create continuity and meaning.
• integrating jingles, music, location sounds and sound effects, where appropriate.

Level 2 24–35 marks

There is evidence of a basic level of ability in the creative use of some of the following technical
skills:
• recording voice(s) clearly in studio/confined setting.
• recording voice(s) clearly in location/outdoor interviews/presentations.
• accurately using language and register.
• integrating recorded material, as appropriate.
• editing and mixing sounds appropriately.
• editing to create continuity and meaning.
• integrating jingles, music, location sounds and sound effects, where appropriate.

Level 3 36–47 marks
There is evidence of proficiency in the creative use of many of the following technical skills:
• recording voice(s) clearly in studio/confined setting.
• recording voice(s) clearly in location/outdoor interviews/presentations.
• accurately using language and register.
• integrating recorded material, as appropriate.
• editing and mixing sounds appropriately.
• editing to create continuity and meaning.
• integrating jingles, music, location sounds and sound effects, where appropriate.

Level 4 48–60 marks
There is evidence of excellence in the creative use of most of the following technical skills:
• recording voice(s) clearly in studio/confined setting.
• recording voice(s) clearly in location/outdoor interviews/presentations.
• accurately using language and register.
• integrating recorded material, as appropriate.
• editing and mixing sounds appropriately.
• editing to create continuity and meaning.
• integrating jingles, music, location sounds and sound effects, where appropriate.


I am aiming to get a level 3 after looking at this mark scheme because I feel like our group should be able to pull together to create a decent video of a thriller opening while also getting the right amount of research to get those good marks.

(Credits to Alex)