Total of 50 marks.
20 marks – Explanation/analysis/argument:
o Explanation – Description of what is seen in the clip and reasons for the use of certain ideas and what they mean.
o Analysis – Detailed exploration and a breakdown of the elements within the clip and what the aim for the use of particular techniques was, such as why certain camera movements/angles, sound, editing techniques, etc, were used.
o Argument – Challenging particular theories/concepts and arguing about how certain aspects of theories/concepts are significant, such as the use of stereotypes or Todorov’s, Propp’s, Levi-Strauss’s, and Barthes’s theories.
o Excellent understanding of the task.
o Excellent knowledge and understanding of the way that technical aspects are used to construct the clip’s representations.
o Clearly relevant to the set question.
20 marks – Use of examples:
o A range from each technical area.
o Frequent textual analysis from the clip.
o Relevant/appropriate examples must be used.
o Focus on set question (representation).
10 marks – Use of terminology:
o Accurately and relevantly used.
o Paragraphs and sentences must always be relevant.
o Spelling, punctuation, and grammar must be accurate.
o Appropriate, well-structured, and frequent terminology must be used.
o Complex issues must be expressed fluently and clearly.
