A Suggested Scheme of Work
This scheme of work is not in any way prescriptive, it is simply offered as a possible way in. It should be adapted and moulded to fit particular teachers, students and resources.
Weeks 1-3 Class Work on Textual Analysis 30%
Intro to course work. Candidates are required to submit three pieces of work. The pieces must be from at least two different media.
- one piece must be based on textual analysis – 30 %
- one piece must be based on pre-production – 30%
- one piece must be based on production – 40%
Plot the course of the term.
- There are three weeks for each of the first two tasks.
- Give absolute deadlines with a week or so leeway at the end of term.
- This course work must be completed by the end of term as all work has to be marked by early May.
- It is really not a good idea to let students finish course work in the Easter holidays.
- Many teachers find it is much better to have all course work created on school/college computers. Be strict about this. Using their own computers often causes compatibility problems.
- Students must back up work with their own USB sticks. Make it clear that it is their responsibility not yours. (As a moderator I have read too many ‘special circumstances notes’ where students have blamed the institution for losing their work).
- Aim to check and guide not assist in course...
