2. Section B
Section CSection A
Introduction –
• Introduce the films and their
institutional information. – e.g. ‘City
of God’ (2002 – Fernando Meirelles)
• Link sentence – “This analysis will
focus on….” – Refer to language from
the question
Main Body –
• PECA Structure
• Make Comparisons between the
texts as much as possible.
• P – Language from the question OR
a contextual issue/Theory
• E – Micro Feature specific evidence
(Sound, Mise-en-scene,
Cinematography)
• Comparisons – HOWEVER,
SIMILARLY, IN CONTRAST
• A – “Close the Loop” – Go back to the
question and/or discuss the impact on the
spectator.
Conclusion –
• Brief and summarise your findings
Refer to ALL 4 Films
Aim for x5 PECA Paragraphs
Introduction –
• Introduce the films and their
institutional information. – e.g.
‘9/11’ (2002 – Jules & Gedeon
Naudet)
• Link sentence – “This analysis will
focus on….” – Refer to language from
the question
YOU COULD refer to a Documentary
ideology to “kick start” your answer.
Main Body –
• PECA Structure
• Refer to the modes of documentary
(Bill Nichols – 2001) as much as
possible in addressing the question,
especially if it based around “the
real”.
• Refer to other Documentary
ideologies and explain HOW they
apply to the case study through well
chosen E – Micro Feature specific
evidence (Sound, Mise-en-scene,
Cinematography)
Conclusion –
• Brief and summarise your findings
Refer to ALL 3 Films
Aim for x5 - 6 PECA Paragraphs
Introduction –
• Introduce the film and their
institutional information. – e.g.
‘Fight Club’ (1999 – David Fincher)
• Link sentence – “This analysis will
focus on….” – Refer to language from
the question
YOU COULD refer to a Fight Club
Review/Critical Opinion to “kick start”
your answer IF you go with a General
Question – e.g.
Main Body –
• PEA Structure
• Refer to as many critical approaches
and theories as you can in your
answer – aim for x5
Conclusion –
• Brief and summarise your findings
Refer to a range of critical approaches
Aim for x5 PEA Paragraphs
