INTERNAL ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR FM1: EXPLORING FILM FORM
It is intended that the mark range for the unit as a whole should be as follows:
Level 4 64-80
Level 3 Upper: 56-63
Lower: 48-55
Level 2 Upper: 40-47
Lower: 32-39
Level 1 0-31
The analysis will be marked out of 30 with reference to the level descriptors below.
The creative project will be marked out of 50: the sequence, in whatever form, will be
assessed out of 40 and the reflective analysis out of 10.
Analysis of Film Extract (30)
The following level descriptors should be applied to the analysis.
Level/Marks AO2
Apply knowledge and understanding, including some of the common
critical approaches that characterise the subject, when exploring and
analysing films and when evaluating their own creative projects, to show
how meanings and responses are generated.
Level 1: 0 - 11 Candidates will give few indications that they have gained knowledge
and understanding of the micro features of the film they are
concentrating on and will tend to rely on 'common sense'.
There may be some reference to their chosen film but this will have no
clear analytical purpose.
There may either be little attempt at personal engagement or only a set
of personal statements that fail to demonstrate any learning.
Quality of written communication
Struggles to communicate clearly.
Level 2: 12-17
[12-14]
Candidates will show a basic ability to identify and describe specific
aspects of the micro features of film but, compared with work at higher
grades, knowledge will be insecure, generalised and with significant
inaccuracies.
There will be basic reference to the chosen film but only indicating
basic analysis.
Personal response may be strongly stated but be characterised by
description of personal feeling and unsupported assertion.
Quality of written communication
Basic ability to structure ideas and use appropriate language to
communicate.
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[15-17] Candidates will demonstrate some ability to identify and describe
specific aspects of the micro features of the film they are concentrating
on.
This will be reflected in work that is generally accurate, though
inconsistent in its level of detail.
References to the detail of the micro features of film will sometimes be
clear but there will be a tendency toward imprecision.
Personal response may be strongly stated but lacking in any
conceptual focus on how meaning is made.
Quality of written communication
Some ability to structure ideas and use appropriate language to
communicate.
Level 3:
18-23
[18-20]
Candidates will demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of
specific aspects of the micro features of the film they are concentrating
on.
This will be reflected in their ability to refer in some detail and with a
generally high level of accuracy to particular films. This will be
supported by sound analysis of aspects of the micro features of film.
Personal response will focus on the process of making meaning(s) in
particular instances but may reveal limitations in broader conceptual
understanding or in interrogating the interaction between film and
spectator.
Quality of written communication
Soundly structured and reasonably accurate use of appropriate
language to communicate clearly.
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[21-23] Candidates will have a good knowledge and understanding of the
micro features of the film they are concentrating on.
This will be reflected both in their ability to refer in detail and with
accuracy to their chosen film and in their analysis of how micro
features produce meaning(s).
Personal response will show a competent appreciation of the
production of meaning(s) through the interaction of film and spectator.
However, compared with the very best candidates, more will be taken
for granted and a less exploratory approach will be adopted.
Quality of written communication
Well-structured and accurate use of appropriate language to
communicate clearly.
Level 4:
24-30
Candidates will be distinguished by an excellent knowledge and
confident understanding of the micro features of the film they are
concentrating on.
This will be reflected both in their ability to refer in detail and with
accuracy to their chosen film and in their analysis of how micro
features produce meaning(s).
Personal response will be characterised by a high level of analysis of
the production of meaning(s) through the interaction of film and
spectator.
The interaction between film and spectator will be perceived as
complex, subtle and resistant to simplistic assumptions.
Quality of written communication
Excellently structured and accurate use of appropriate language to
communicate clearly.GCE AS/A FILM STUDIES 34
Creative Project (50)
40 marks are awarded for the film sequence (extended step outline, storyboard or
film) and 10 marks for the reflective analysis. Reference should be made to the level
descriptors below.
As no fractions are used, please note that the numbers used to achieve levels for the
two components are guidelines and are placed in square brackets […]. A
candidate's final level should be established on the basis of the total out of 50 as
noted below.
Level 4 Level 3
(Upper)
Level 3
(Lower)
Level 2
(Upper)
Level 2
(Lower)
Level 1
Sequence
Extended step
outline, digital
storyboard or film
(max 40)
[32-40] [28-31] [24-27] [20-23] [16-19] [1-15]
Reflective
analysis
(max 10)
[8 – 10] [7] [6] [5] [4] [1-3]
Total (max 50) 40 - 50 35-39 30-34 25-29 20-24 1-19GCE AS/A FILM STUDIES 35
1. Sequence (extended step outline, storyboard or film) - 40
Level/Marks AO3 Demonstrate the ability to devise film projects creatively, applying
appropriate planning and production skills effectively.
Level 1:
0 - 15
Level 1 is characterised by incomplete work and achievement which is
uneven and basic. Some or all of the following are characteristic:
Sequence (extended step outline, storyboard or film)
Slight and inconsistent indications of understanding of micro features
demonstrated in sequence
Slight and inconsistent indications of ability to realise cinematic ideas
with few indications of understanding of appropriate conventions.
Quality of written communication (where relevant)
Struggles to communicate clearly.
Level 2:
16-23
[16-19]
Sequence (extended step outline, storyboard or film)
Basic understanding of micro features demonstrated in sequence
Basic ability to use appropriate micro features
Basic ability to visualise, demonstrating some understanding of
appropriate conventions.
Quality of written communication (where relevant)
Basic ability to structure ideas and use appropriate language to
communicate.
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[20-23] Sequence (extended step outline, storyboard and film)
Some understanding micro features demonstrated in sequence
Some ability to use appropriate micro features
Some ability to visualise, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate
conventions.
Quality of written communication (where relevant)
Some ability to structure ideas and use appropriate language to
communicate.
Level 3: 24-31
[24-27]
Sequence (extended step outline, storyboard and film)
Sound understanding of micro features demonstrated in sequence
Sound creative use of appropriate micro features
Sound visualisation, demonstrating a reasonable understanding of
appropriate conventions.
Quality of written communication (where relevant)
Soundly-structured and reasonably accurate use of appropriate
language to communicate clearly.
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[28-31] Sequence (extended step outline, storyboard and film)
Good understanding of micro features demonstrated in sequence
Good, at times creative, use of appropriate micro features
Good visualisation, demonstrating a good understanding of appropriate
conventions.
Quality of written communication (where relevant)
Well-structured and accurate use of appropriate language to
communicate clearly.
Level 4:
32-40
Sequence (extended step outline, storyboard and film)
Excellent understanding of micro features demonstrated in sequence
Excellent, creative use of appropriate micro features
Excellent visualisation, demonstrating high degree of understanding
of appropriate conventions.
Quality of written communication (where relevant)
Excellently structured and accurate use of appropriate language to
communicate clearly.GCE AS/A FILM STUDIES 36
2: Reflective Analysis (10)
Level/Marks AO2
Apply knowledge and understanding, including some of the common critical
approaches that characterise the subject, when exploring and analysing films
and when evaluating their own creative projects, to show how meanings and
responses are generated.
Level 1: 0 - 3 Slight and inconsistent indications of ability to reflect analytically on the
micro features of sequence.
Quality of (written) communication
Struggles to communicate clearly.
Level 2: 4-5
[4]
Basic ability to reflect analytically on how the sequence uses micro features
to make meaning(s) for audiences.
Quality of (written) communication
Basic ability to structure ideas and use appropriate language to
communicate.
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[5] Some ability to reflect analytically on how the sequence uses micro
features to make meaning(s) for audiences.
Quality of (written) communication
Some ability to structure ideas and use appropriate language to
communicate.
Level 3: 6-7
[6]
Sound analysis on how the sequence uses micro features to make
meaning(s) for audiences.
Quality of (written) communication
Soundly-structured and reasonably accurate use of appropriate language
to communicate clearly.
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[7] Good, at times perceptive, analysis of how the sequence uses micro
features to make meaning(s) for audiences.
Quality of (written) communication
Well-structured and accurate use of appropriate language to communicate
clearly.
Level 4: 8-10 Excellent, perceptive analysis of how the sequence uses micro features to
make meaning(s) for audiences.
Quality of (written) communication
Excellently structured and accurate use of appropriate language to
communicate clearly
Good to see you have finally posted the assessment criteria! Please read through and be mindful of this when working through this module.
ReplyDeleteSUPPORT: As you have chosen Editing as your Micro-element here is a brief guide containing points you need to be aware of.
ReplyDeleteA BRIEF GUIDE TO EDITING PART 1 (I will post further support once you have digested this information).
Film editing can be thought of as “the coordination of one shot with the next.” (Bordwell & Thompson).
Editing is one of the main aspects of film making through which the audience acquire meaning from what they see. There are four main considerations in editing.The job of the film editor is to eliminate unwanted footage and to join the desired shots together. Generally, the means by which these shots are joined are as follows:
• The fade-out. This is when the shot darkens to black. The fade out is generally used at the end of a sequence or of the whole film.
• The fade-in. this is when the shot is lightened from black, typically used at the start of a sequence.
• The dissolve. This edit briefly superimposes the end of shot A onto the beginning of shot B. For a brief period of time, both shots can be seen together.
• The wipe. This is where shot B replaces shot A by means of a boundary line moving across the screen.
• The cut. This is the most common form of edit and it occurs when shot A is replaced immediately by shot B. In order to achieve this, two shots are simply spliced together.
SHOW ME 1: You now need to create a new post with ideas of how you will use editing in your film to create meaning.
SHOW ME 2: Watch a couple of YouTube clips from the same / similar genre of your group's film. Look at how editing creates meaning and which techniques have been used to help you gain a deeper understanding and inspiration. Then create a new post detailing your findings and how you plan to use editing in your film.