Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91073 about?

Accepted Answer

You're making a digital media project (like a video, website, or graphic document) from a set of clear instructions and specifications. You'll use software to edit and combine different types of media (video, audio, images, graphics) into one finished product that meets the requirements.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91073?

Accepted Answer

1. Apply a set of techniques to create digital media content that matches the specifications given to you 2. Use software features to edit and integrate different media types (audio, video, graphics, images) into one outcome 3. Apply formatting and design choices (like colour, contrast, spacing) that fit the media type and the project requirements 4. Test your finished product to make sure it works properly and meets the specifications 5. Follow legal, ethical and moral rules appropriate to your project (like copyright, privacy, appropriate content)

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91073?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You implement the basic procedures competently, using software correctly to produce a media outcome that matches the given specifications and includes original content. Merit: You show accuracy and independence—you follow procedures carefully, make sensible decisions about tool use and testing without needing prompting, and produce a polished outcome that fully meets specifications. Excellence: You work efficiently—you plan your approach well, choose the best tools for the job, complete procedures in a timely way, and test thoroughly to ensure the outcome is optimised and meets all specifications with minimal wasted effort.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91073?

Accepted Answer

1. Not including enough original content—using too many pre-made templates, clip art, or downloaded graphics instead of creating or capturing your own 2. Skipping testing and checking—not verifying that the finished product actually works, plays correctly, or matches the specifications given to you 3. Unclear understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities—not considering copyright, privacy, or appropriateness when sourcing or using content

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