BCM301 Spring 2009

History of Media and Communication (History 2.0)

Assessment Criteria – Class Presentation
Due: Negotiated with Tutor
Weight: 30%

The group project is a short, critically informed and informative creative interpretation of
the week’s general theme. The project should feature primary, secondary and tertiary
sources in some form. Example length: 1- 1.5 minute video posted to YouTube, audio
podcast, series of blog posts or collectively written Wikipedia entry. The group should focus
on producing an interesting and relevant argument that creatively interprets the week’s
theme. The group will present their interpretation of theme to the class during the tutorial
time, and class discussion should address the aim, design and methodology of the project.
The final completed production is expected within two weeks of the presentation date. The
research for the presentation should consider a range of primary, secondary and tertiary
sources.

Grading Rubric (marked out of 100)

Presentation (20%) : this is not an assessment of aesthetic merit of the group production, rather a
consideration of the overall attention to detail and creative interpretation of the topic. Correct and
consistent referencing and citation of all images, video and sound used is essential.

Communication (20%) : the capacity to organise a collective presentation of an argument that is

substantiated with relevant supporting evidence in a concise, well-considered form. Does the piece
convey a considered approach to the theme?

Integration (20%): the ability to connect to various sources that deal directly with the subject; this
will include various forms of commentary. What is the range of resources have you employed or
connected to in generating the project

Critique (20%): critical analysis and commentary of the topic should be a primary concern of the
group’s project.

Research (20%): The capacity to integrate a range of sources into your research, presentation and
production, including but not limited to the lectures and background materials.