MED056-1 Content Creation and Post-Production Assessment 2 Brief 2026/27 | Bedfordshire
Module Title MED056-1 Content Creation and Post-Production Assessment Type Practical – multi-platform portfolio Assessment Title Assessment 2 Assignment TWO Brief |UG | AY25-26 MED56-1 CCPP Key assignment details
Unit title & code
MED056-1 CONTENT CREATION AND POST-PRODUCTION
Assignment number & title
ASSESSMENT TWO
Assignment type
Practical – multi-platform portfolio
Weighting of assignment
60%
Size or length of assessment
Portfolio of work: Minimum of Three social media shorts (1 –2 min each), a 500-word reflective essay & evidence folder to show planning.
Use of generative AI
Not permitted: however. Planning/grammar assistance permitted with declaration. All footage, edits, captions and mixes must be student‑produced. No AI‑generated video/voice/music.
Use of self-plagiarism
Not permitted
Understanding the assignment brief
Assignment brief to be discussed during an in-class session with students within the first 2 weeks of the unit.
21/1/26
22/1/26
Uploaded screen/podcast explaining the assessment, the rubric and marking criteria.
Link on BREO
What am I required to do in this assignment? Produce a creative and well researched portfolio of content for social media and multiplatform audiences Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, technique and craft of content creation
Detailed deliverables: A. Three Social Media Shorts (minimum of 1min each no more than 2 mins):
Short 1 – ONLINE NEWS STORY: A 300-400 word article on WORDPRESS to report on a timely and relevant news topic. This must contain a 1 minute “Social Media Short” video in 16:9 format embedded into the post. This needs to be a video with text/captions, and music. The story must be clear on mute. Short 2 – TIK TOK style “PROCESS” video” energetic micro‑narrative with purposeful pacing and tasteful SFX/music. For example: “How to …..” Short 3 – PROMOTE A BRAND: Market a product: A value proposition with a clear marketing narrative . You will be given a clear ‘client brief’ and will create a short 1 minute promotional video to promote ‘Sole-Mates” (Permasox). The brief will be uploaded to BREO in the Assessment Folder. Each short must open with a strong hook in the first 1–3 seconds and include captions or text overlays within safe zones.
B. Production Evidence Folder (ZIP): Example: Shot lists/storyboards, location notes & risk considerations, consent forms, export setting screenshots where applicable. C. Reflection (500 words total): Audience & Platform Fit: Who is it for? Why this platform approach? Craft Choices: Hooks, pacing, captions, sound; what you changed after feedback and why. Legal/Ethical: Consent/releases, location, music licensing, accessibility steps taken. Show some contextual understanding of the task, and honest reflection on the process How? :
Think deeply about the following aspects of your 3 practical pieces. Say why you made certain decisions and reflect on what did and what did not go well, and your own new learning. Read about the theory and show how you linked theory and practice in your work and how you could do this better in future.
Production Evidence Folder (ZIP): Shot lists/storyboards, location notes & risk considerations, consent forms, export setting screenshots. You should engage with all lessons and produce work across your 11 weeks of classes. Upload all your work as a zip file . We will go over this in class. Note that the Reflective Essay needs a separate cover page with your student name, student number, Unit name, Assessment Name and Number.
What do I need to do to pass? How do I achieve a good grade? You must ensure attendance to all classes in this unit, across the 11 weeks. Please don't be late for classes as the teaching can't be repeated. Engage in homework and practice reflective writing. DO all technical/practical tasks asked of you and read and respond to any formative feedback given to help you improve on your work. Do independent research and learning.
What do I need to do to pass? How do I achieve a good grade? Pass threshold (40–49%): Three pieces of practical work in the form of online text and videos submitted meeting duration/format; basic hooks and captions; some evidence of audience/platform understanding; legal/ethical basics demonstrated; reflection present with references. Good (50–69%): Clear hooks, readable shots and captions; coherent pacing; sound mix supports clarity; platform fit evident; thoughtful reflection linking choices to feedback and sources. Excellent (70%+): Highly engaging, purposeful storytelling; precise pacing and audio design; captions polished and accessible; sharp platform reasoning; exemplary legal/ethical practice; concise, insightful reflection referencing high quality sources. How will my assignment be marked? Your assignment will be marked according to the threshold expectations (see the Unit Information Form uploaded on BREO) and the specific marking criteria below (marking rubric). Please read carefully as they will help you prepare and evaluate your own work before you submit. They will also help you understand the grade and feedback received once marked.
70%+
(1st Class)
60-69%
(2:1)
50-59%
(2:2)
40-49%
(3rd Class)
Threshold Standard
30-39%
(Fail)
0-29%
(Fail)
1
Ambition and Execution
Your coursework shows excellent effort in producing content, and execution.
Ambition and Execution
Your coursework shows very good effort in producing content, and execution.
Ambition and Execution
Your coursework shows good effort in producing content, and execution.
Ambition and Execution
Your coursework shows some effort in producing content but is quite basic in places in terms of content and execution.
Ambition and Execution
Your coursework shows limited effort in producing content, with little evidence of purposeful content or execution.
Ambition and Execution
Your coursework shows no effort in producing content or execution and does not meet the task requirements.
2
Awareness of Codes and Conventions
Your project shows an excellent awareness of the codes and conventions in your genre of production.
Awareness of Codes and Conventions
Your project shows a very good awareness of the codes and conventions in your genre of production.
Awareness of Codes and Conventions
Your project shows a
good awareness of the codes and conventions in your genre of production.
Awareness of Codes and Conventions
Your coursework shows some awareness of image-making and storytelling codes and conventions.
Awareness of Codes and Conventions
Your coursework shows very limited awareness of codes and conventions, with little evidence of applying them.
Awareness of Codes and Conventions
Your coursework shows no awareness or understanding of codes and conventions.
3
Technical Skills
Your work demonstrates excellent technical skills and a mastery of the equipment used.
Technical Skills
Your work demonstrated very good technical skills.
Technical Skills
Your work demonstrated good technical skills.
Technical Skills
Your work displays a fair amount of technical skill.
Technical Skills
Your work displays limited technical ability, with frequent errors or incomplete use of equipment.
Technical Skills
Your work displays no meaningful technical skill and does not meet the requirements of the task.
4
Engagement with Production Process
Your work evidences a full engagement with the production process across the unit.
Engagement with Production Process
Your work shows a very good engagement with the production process across the unit.
Engagement with Production Process
Your work shows a good engagement with the production process across the unit.
Engagement with Production Process
Your work shows some engagement with the production process across the unit.
Engagement with Production Process
Your work shows very limited engagement with the production process, with little evidence of development.
Engagement with Production Process
Your work shows no engagement with the production process.
5
Academic Skills
You have consistently applied core academic skills accurately and effectively throughout your written work, demonstrating an excellent understanding of how to engage with reflective writing.
Academic Skills
You have used core academic skills appropriately and competently in referencing, formatting, and use of academic English.
Academic Skills
You have displayed core academic skills in referencing, formatting, and use of academic English.
Academic Skills
You have displayed some academic skills in referencing, formatting, and use of academic English.
Academic Skills
You have displayed very limited academic skills, with frequent errors in referencing, formatting, and use of academic English.
Academic Skills
You have shown no
evidence of core academic skills; referencing and academic writing are absent or incorrect.