Research: Final Major Project for Media Studies

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to plan a final major project

Assessment Criteria

  • 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.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Carry out research from a wide range of sources.

3.

Be able to develop ideas.

Assessment Criteria

  • 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.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

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

  • 4.2.

    If appropriate, work safely with regard to the environment, equipment and hazardous materials.

5.

Know how to present the project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 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.

Be able to evaluate own research project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 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.