The document provides instructions for a filmmaking assignment with two main tasks. The preliminary task involves filming and editing a short scene demonstrating cinematic techniques. The main task is to create the opening titles and first two minutes of an original fiction film. Planning and preparation must be demonstrated including research, storyboards, organization of production elements, and time management. The work will be evaluated based on creative use of key areas like planning, skills, and presentation, with levels 1 through 4 assessing incomplete to excellent demonstration of the areas.

1. Main Task
Preparation

2. Preliminary exercise: Continuity task involving filming and
editing a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting
down in a chair opposite another character, with whom she/he
then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue. This task should
demonstrate match on action, shot/reverse shot and the 180-
degree rule.
Main task: the titles and opening of a new fiction film, to last a
maximum of two minutes.
All video and audio material must be original, produced by the
candidate(s), with the exception of music or audio effects from a
copyright-free source.
Main Task

3. • Planning and research evidence
• Research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• Work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• Organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• Time management is excellent
• Use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation.
• Communication skills.
• Care in the presentation of the research and planning.
Key Areas

4. • Level 1 0–23 marks—The work for the main task is
possibly incomplete. There is minimal evidence in the
work of the creative use of the areas
Level 2 24–35 marks—There is evidence of a basic level
of ability in the creative use of some of the areas
Level 3 36–47 marks—There is evidence of proficiency
in the creative use of many of the areas
Level 4 48–60 marks—There is evidence of excellence in
the creative use of most of the areas
Mark Scheme