2. The Big Three
Explanation/Analysis/Argument (20 marks)
Use of Examples (20 marks)
Use of Terminology (10 marks)
Camera shots, Angle, Movement, and Composition
Editing
Sound
Mise en Scene
3. We are better than this
Level One 17/50
EAA 0-7 marks
EG 0 – 7 marks
T 0 – 3 marks
“Some simple ideas have been expressed. There will be some errors of spelling,
punctuation and grammar, which will be noticeable and intrusive. Writing may
also lack legibility”
4. Level Two
Level Two 27/50
EAA 8 -11 marks
EG 8 -11 marks
T 4 -5
“ Some simple ideas have been expressed in an
appropriate context. There are likely to be some errors
of spelling, punctuation and grammar of which some
may be noticeable and intrusive”
5. Level Three
Level Three
“Straightforward ideas have been expressed with some
clarity and fluency. Arguments are generally relevant,
though may stray from the point of the question.
There will be some errors of spelling, punctuation and
grammar, but these are unlike to be intrusive or
obscure meaning”
6. Level Three
EAA 12 – 15 marks
Show proficient understanding of task
Proficient understanding of how technical aspects construct
representation
Mostly relevant to set question
EG 12 – 15 marks
Offers consistent textual evidence
Offers a range of examples (at least 3 areas covered)
Examples mostly relevant to set question
T 4 -5 marks
Use of terminology is mostly accurate
7. Level Four
Level Four
“Complex issues have been expressed clearly and
fluently. Sentences and paragraphs, consistently
relevant, have been well structured, using appropriate
technical terminology. There may be few, if any, errors
of spelling, punctuation and grammar”
8. Level 4
EAA 16 – 20 marks
Excellent understanding of task
Excellent knowledge/ understanding of how technical aspects
construct representation
Clearly relevant to set question
EG 16 – 20 marks
Offers frequent textual analysis from extract – range and
appropriateness
Offers full range of examples from each area
Examples clearly relevant to the set question
T 8 – 10 marks
Use of terminology is relevant and accurate
9. How do we give the examiner what
they want?
Two approaches to writing up you ideas
1. Technical Areas – deal with each area separately (2
paragraphs each area)
State the area and specific technique, give the example
(denotative), make the link to representation (connotative)
2. Stereotypes – describe how the stereotypes are presented
though combined technical areas (2 paragraphs for each
stereotype – about 3)
State the stereotype, give examples of how the stereotype is
shown through denotative and connotative readings
10. How do we give the examiner what
they want?
Whatever approach you choose use a good paragraph structure
(PEE)
Point – Topic sentence where you clearly state either the
technique you are going to talk about or the key representation
you are focusing on
Example – denotative description of element or stereotype as
seen in the extract
Explanation/Analysis – how meaning is generated, why it is
done, how the audience responses, issues, a bit of theory etc
Don’t write an introduction or conclusion
11. Example Answer: Primeval
Primeval Example
In the final scene from the extract, a high angle shot is used
to overlook Jenny from the man’s point of view. Jenny is
lying down on the ground after the man has pushed her.
This emphasizes her vulnerability and his physical
dominance over the situation as he is placed over her,
looking down. This confronts to the typical stereotype that
women are weaker that men. Jenny needs to be rescued by
West, one of the male members of the team. When he
arrives West is shown to be stood above Jenny in a low-
angle shot highlights his powerful presence and is in stark
contrast to the helplessness of Jenny.
12. Primeval
In the final scene from the extract, a high angle shot is used
to overlook Jenny from the man’s point of view. Jenny is
lying down on the ground after the man has pushed her.
This emphasizes her vulnerability and his physical
dominance over the situation as he is placed over her,
looking down. This confronts to the typical stereotype that
women are weaker that men. Jenny needs to be rescued by
West, one of the male members of the team. When he
arrives West is shown to be stood above Jenny in a low-
angle shot highlights his powerful presence and is in stark
contrast to the helplessness of Jenny.
13. Dr Martin: Homework
Series One / Episode 1
Using Approach 2 write a full answer
Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the
representation of Regional Identity using the
following
Camera shots, angles, movement and composition
Editing
Sound
Mise en Scene
