To get an A in Section A on the film industry exam, students must demonstrate excellent knowledge of the British and American film industries, engage strongly with the issues, select relevant evidence, interpret materials well, provide their own examples, reference sources accurately, write clearly with a strong voice, and communicate fluently. For Sections B and C, an A requires deep knowledge of films, precise references, developing viewpoints skillfully, using specialist language, strong grasp of narrative and representation, and sophisticated writing.

1. How to get an A in Section A (Producers & Audiences)
This section is all about the film British and American industry
Candidates will demonstrate…
1. an excellent knowledge and confident understanding of the
industry.
2. a lively engagement with the issues raised by the question set.
3. a very good ability to select relevant information from the stimulus
material.
4. anexcellent ability in interpreting the stimulus material and
recognising key points.
5. an excellent ability to provide appropriate material from their own
studies.
6. they can reference both stimulus material and their own study
material which is both accurate and relevant to the argument
developed.
7. a clear and authoritative 'voice' developing in their writing.
8. excellent written communication that is fluent, well-structured and
accurate, showing signs of sophistication.
How to get an A in
Sections B (Social – Political Study: Living with Crime)
andSection C (US Comparison)
Candidates will demonstrate…
1. an excellent knowledge and confident understanding of the films.
2. they can make very detailed and accurate reference to the films.
3. they can develop points of view very effectively.
4. they can use appropriate specialist language.
5. excellent knowledge of narrative and representation issues.
6. excellent written communication that is fluent, well-structured and
accurate, showing signs of sophistication.