Diary Entry 27/09/13

Today I'm hoping to complete most of the tasks due in for Monday (30th). Since I'm away for the weekend it will be really difficult to hand in everything on time. But I'm making progress by starting of the Music magazine timeline and hopefully it will be completed by Monday.  

S.M.A.R.T Targets

My prime weakness when working on coursework or any other work set is time management. I’ve always found it trouble to reach the deadline date with quality and completed work. To make sure this doesn’t become a consistent issue and to make myself well organized, I have set myself S.M.A.R.T targets.

Specific: Time management is vital not only in exams but in coursework too. So I’m going to have to work extra hard in order to meet the deadline set or even before the limit. This doesn’t apply for only one task or for a limited time I have to be stable and reliable with the work I do by that I mean hand in work on time in the highest excellence.
Measureable: So when I receive my checklist of the tasks that need completing I plan to finish it ASAP. That doesn’t mean rush the work I complete, I believe that it has to be at the highest quality to attain the grades I want to achieve. This doesn’t apply to every task I get because the tasks vary in coursework; it can either be a lengthy task or a short one. It’s obvious that an extensive task won’t be completed within a day or two so I can complete bit by bit each day and then eventually it’ll be completed. As for the short tasks I can complete it as soon as it’s set so I can not only concentrate on other subjects but also move on with the other tasks given on the same coursework. Applying to short and long tasks, if they are completed before the deadline I can then edit the work produced and maybe add some extras to improve the quality.

Attainable: Accomplishing a Level 4 coursework portfolio takes a lot of effort and dedication but it’s possible that I can achieve it. This is by going over these SMART targets on a regular basis and relate it to my work. Not only will this increase my work rate but will help my grades increase because it’s been completed by the deadlines and it’s been managed in a great way, a way that will help me achieve the grade I desire.

Relevant: These targets are vital if I am to reach the grades I want; if I don’t take note of these targets on a regular basis then the quality of work produced will no doubt decrease. Furthermore it has to be consistent because following these targets for a couple of weeks would be pointless and will lower my chances of achieving the grades I want at the end of this AS Media course.

Time Bound: The first thing I need to take note of even before staring a task is to the deadline date. This is vital because not having the knowledge of when the task is set is the worst possible start to when writing up coursework. So I have taken note of the vital dates on my planner, phone, Email and on the calendar I have at home. Now there won’t be any excuses for not handing in work on time.

Diary Entry-26/09/13

Today I've learnt how to upload images to my blogs from that I uploaded the four Moodboards created for my research task to the research tab. This week I'll complete the poster that talks about what makes the perfect level 4 coursework along with my SMART targets and photos for my preliminary task.

Introduction to my Blog

In this blog I will write and publish all the coursework I'll be completing for my AS Media Studies. The coursework will cover the conventions and typical features of music magazines. From this I will analyse various music magazines. I will also create a front page contents page and a double page spread as part of my coursework. From this I will learn how the music world in media works i.e. the stereotypical features you would see in music media. Furthermore it'll increase my knowledge of the conventional features of magazines too. Moving on I will hope to achieve the highest grade possible and that won't come over night. To reach the grades I desire I have to work hard, hand in work by the deadline in the highest quality. I also believe that once I have completed one task in the highest superiority I will have to carry on that momentum on with the other tasks and from then I'll eventually have the grades I want. All that requires is knowledge of the music press, quality work and determination. With all of these done then I believe my AS Media Coursework will be a success.