Subject

EXTENDED PROJECT

This year I will be . Identifying, designing, planning and completing an individual project, applying organisational skills and standards to meet stated objectives. Obtaining and selecting information from a range of sources and analysing data. Selecting and using a range of skills, including new technologies where appropriate, to solve problems, to take decisions critically, creatively and flexibly to achieve planned outcomes. Evaluate outcomes including own learning and performance and select and use a range of communication skills and media to convey and present evidenced outcomes and conclusions.

My coursework / exam will look like. Choice and initial planning

Choose a topic Consider a range of possibilities. Do some preliminary investigation into the feasibility of the project. Project is proposed to my supervisor. A declaration is signed that I am aware that all work must be my own, unless appropriate reference and acknowledgement is made. The project is accepted by my supervisor. Details are amended after discussion with my supervisor. When my supervisor confident that my proposal meets all the requirements a form is signed to say they are willing to supervise. No part of this award is to be used for another accredited award. The centre coordinator gives final approval; they may make comments and suggestions that will be recorded as part of my production log.

Project approval

If the centre coordinator adds additional requirements they must be met and my supervisor should ensure that they are understood and complied with. With discussion and guidance I will make necessary initial plans and commence with my project. I will include background research Develop new skills. Having thoroughly explored my chosen area and begun to shape my final project/product I will meet with my supervisor for a project review. The aims and objectives should be clarified and agreed. Evidence of skills used along the way should be kept for the final review. A time will be set for the final submission and the date and format of the presentation agreed. I will then complete my final product/project with accompanying written report. All evidence will be submitted and stored securely until it is sent to the moderator.

Resources and research

Mid project review

Production

Review
I should then complete a review of my project which should be an evaluation of the project measured against the aims and objectives agreed at mid point review.

Presentation
On completion of my project I am required to give a presentation. This may take the form of any of the following. A viva interview by my supervisor and accompanying member of staff A full conference presentation to large numbers with accompanying multimedia A two hour poster session Accompanying an exhibition stand I need to prepare for a general non-specialist audience. I should use technical vocabulary I should be ready to explain to any non-specialist

My responses to questions will be recorded, in note form, by my supervisor. My answers must demonstrate live the depth of knowledge and understanding of my project and the process.

Reflection
I need to reflect upon the whole process and what I have learned.

I will be assessed on
AO1 A02 A03 A04 Project planning and time management Using resources and research skills Developing an idea and producing an outcome Evaluation, presentation and review

My qualification is made up of
AO1 manage AO2 use resources AO3 develop and realise AO4 review 20% 20% 40% 20%

My exam dates are

The whole project must be completed by the end of March 2013 and the presentation and review by the end of April 2013