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Vlogging
Coursework Tasks
Learners will have the opportunity to undertake a series of practical tasks and be assessed on their foundational knowledge (the complexity and range of tasks vary depending on the chosen qualification), enabling them to showcase their understanding of media production and relevant skills at their respective grade level. These technical skills provide a solid foundation for the learner’s continued technical and creative growth.
Learners will complete a coursework task and be assessed on their foundational knowledge (the complexity and range of tasks vary depending on the chosen qualification), allowing them to demonstrate their vlogging production knowledge, skills, and understanding aligned with the grade requirements. These technical skills establish a sturdy platform for the learner’s ongoing technical and creative development.
Key Features (Level 1)
Our Level 1 (Grades Debut to 3) Vlogging grades set the stage for aspiring vloggers to embark on their exciting journey. In these initial grades, emphasis is placed on achieving steady and focused video imagery, ensuring clear audibility of sound.
By Grade 3, candidates should exhibit a fundamental understanding of lighting techniques, whether using natural or artificial sources. They will also demonstrate proficiency in starting a vlog and initiating a broadcast. Moreover, candidates will display a basic grasp of storytelling techniques, presenting their vlogs with a clear structural outline.
Voice control is another essential aspect, with candidates showcasing competent management of breathing, phrasing, and expression. Engaging interviews are expected, showcasing the ability to maintain captivating conversations with the interviewees.
Grade 2 Coursework Task Example
This is an example of a possible coursework task that could be presented at Vlogging Grade 2.
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Coursework Task
Weighting: 90%
Candidates are to choose a subject and create two vlogs on it.
Vlog 1
This vlog should last approximately 2 minutes. It should be set in a studio setting (or other appropriate indoor setting). It should contain one text and image at the start and one text at the end, and feature a minimum of two transitions between any video clip or imagery.
Vlog 2
This vlog should last approximately 2 minutes. It should be set in a location of the candidate’s choice (outside of a normal studio setting). It should contain one text and image at the start and one text at the end, and feature a minimum of two transitions between any video clip or imagery.
Example:
The following subject and content should be considered as indicative to the required grade standard, and should be used as a guide and reference only:
Subject: Review of a Music Album
Content: The candidate should present 2 x 2-min vlogs, which might introduce and provide a basic, but developing, description of the album under review.
The first vlog might be shot in a studio, or appropriate indoor, setting, and could include a welcoming introduction from the candidate, an outline of the album tracks, a description of which is their favourite track, and why, and how this song contrasts with another one on the featured album.
The second vlog might be shot in an outdoor setting and might focus on a particular track on the album, describing basic musical features, or a description of the lyrical narrative. At this level, the second vlog may also be completely unrelated in content and subject to the first.
The required text and image at the start of the vlog might include a simple shot of the picture of the album cover, and the required text at the close of the vlog might indicate the name of the candidate and the date the vlog was created. The featured transitions could showcase related imagery or video clips of the relevant artist performing.
File format
The vlogs are to be exported as MP4 files at 1080p resolution.
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Evaluation
Weighting: 10%
Candidates will answer the following questions regarding the coursework task.
Questions
What were the important skills you used to create your vlogs?
How did you make sure the audience stayed interested in your vlogs?
How did you choose the subject that you used in your vlogs?
Responses
Answers can be written or audio/video recordings of the candidate answering the questions. The total word count of all of the responses together should be a maximum of 300 words or 4 minutes of audio/video.
Key Features (Level 2)
Our Level 2 (Grade 4 and 5) Vlogging qualifications empowers aspiring vloggers with essential skills. Candidates must deliver steady, focused video imagery with clear sound. They should display good eye line, appropriate headroom, and solid camera and filming techniques. Proficiency in lighting, video editing, and presentation is expected.
Branding principles, strong presenting, and storytelling skills are emphasized. Effective communication and engaging interviews highlight the candidate’s personality and audience appeal.
This qualification cultivates vloggers who create impactful content, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.
Grade 5 Coursework Task Example
This is an example of a possible coursework task that could be presented at Vlogging Grade 5.
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Coursework Task
Weighting: 90%
Candidates are to choose a subject and create two vlogs on it; they can be presented in any order. The videos should demonstrate consideration of story, plot and content or character development, as appropriate. The vlogs should share similar visual branding (e.g. fonts, artwork, logo). One of the vlogs should be based on a 12-shot sequence.
Vlog 1
This vlog should last approximately 3 minutes. It can be filmed in a studio setting or on location. The video should include a selection of the following filming elements: Rule of thirds, Framing, Repetition, Leading lines, Negative space, Colour and balancing elements. The video should feature a selection of long, medium and close-up shots, and contain text, emojis, imagery and transitions, where appropriate.
Vlog 2
This vlog should last approximately 4 to 5 minutes. It should be filmed on location, and thematically connected to the content of the first vlog. The video should include a selection of the following filming elements: Rule of thirds, Framing, Repetition, Leading lines, Negative space, Colour and balancing elements. The video should feature a selection of long, medium and close-up shots, and contain text, emojis, imagery and transitions, where appropriate.
File format
The vlogs are to be exported as MP4 files at 1080p resolution.
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Evaluation
Weighting: 10%
Candidates will answer the following questions regarding the coursework task.
Questions
What were the important skills your used to create your vlogs?
How did you make sure the audience stayed interested in your vlogs?
How did you choose the subjects that you used in your vlogs?
Responses
Answers can be written or audio/video recordings of the candidate answering the questions. The total word count of all of the responses together should be a maximum of 450 words or 5 minutes of audio/video.
Key Features (Level 3)
Our Level 3 (Grade 6 to 8) Vlogging qualifications signifies mastery in all aspects. Impressive skills in filming, lighting, presenting, and editing shine throughout. Candidates showcase captivating studio settings and execute live vlogging seamlessly.
With solid storytelling understanding, candidates excel in structure, presenting, and interviewing. Exceptional production values, branding, and mixing enhance their vlogs.
Superb communication skills engage the audience effectively. Candidates interact effortlessly, leaving a lasting impact. This qualification crowns vloggers as masters, captivating and resonating with viewers.
Grade 8 Coursework Task Example
This is an example of a possible coursework task that could be presented at Vlogging Grade 8.
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Coursework Task
Weighting: 90%
Candidates are to create a five-part vlog series within a genre of their own choosing. Candidates can choose which running order the vlogs play in. The vlogs should share similar visual branding (e.g. fonts, artwork, logo). Two of the vlogs must be streamed live and feature live interactions with family, friends, fans or followers. At least one vlog must contain an interview or feature additional characters (depending on the nature of the vlog).
Vlog Series
Each vlog should last approximately 5 minutes. Each vlog can be filmed in a studio setting or on location. The series should demonstrate consideration to story, plot and content or character development, as appropriate.
Pre-recorded Vlogs
The videos should be colour corrected, and contain establishing shots, text, emojis, imagery and transitions, where appropriate.
The videos should include a selection of the following filming elements: Rule of thirds, Framing, Repetition, Leading lines, Symmetry, Patterns, Triangles and diagonals techniques, Alternative viewpoints.
The videos should feature a selection of the following shots: Long, medium and close-up shots, Cut-ins / cutaways, Low angle, Tilt, Bird’s-eye, POV, Reverse shots.
There should be at least one use of the following: Use of two cameras / mobile devices to provide two different camera angles; ‘Video within video’ at a pertinent point; Time-lapse and slo-mo.
Live-streamed vlogs
These videos must be live-streamed to a social media channel of your choice (i.e. YouTube) and aim to promote live interaction with family, friends, fans or followers. You should aim to answer three to five questions from online attendees. This live video should include a branded intro and outro, titles, transitions and feature pre-prepared ‘VT’ video or images.
File format
The pre-recorded vlogs are to be exported as MP4 files at 1080p resolution. Candidates will supply online links to the live-streamed videos.
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Evaluation
Weighting: 10%
Candidates will answer the following questions regarding the coursework task.
Questions
What were the important skills your used to create your vlogs?
How did you ensure the vlogs were produced with a professional approach?
How did you choose the subject for your vlog series?
What creative devices did you use to connect your vlogs?
Responses
Answers can be written or audio/video recordings of the candidate answering the questions. The total word count of all of the responses together should be a maximum of 700 words or 8 minutes of audio/video.
