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CRITERION Elements Film-specific COMMENT

A – Focus and  Topic  Film or TV texts should be of
Method  Question appropriate level for study
 Methodology  2-4 texts are ideal
6 marks

B –Knowledge  Subject context  Should be open discussion with

and  Terminology alternative arguments explored
Understanding  Choice of sources

6 marks

C – Critical  Appropriate research  Clear and detailed reference to

Thinking methods texts
 Appropriate sources  Sources should be critically
12 marks  Analysis of sources discussed, not simply agreed with
 Clear argument in  Assess relative reliability of sources
relation to question  Specifically focused on filmic
 Critical evaluation of elements – not narrative or
arguments descriptive
D – Presentation  Structure  Screenshots etc only used if
 Layout (title page, table relevant and of good graphic
4 marks of contents, page quality
numbers, section  Should be closely tied to text
headings if necessary,  Any non-original material must be
illustrative materials referenced
effectively  Bibliography
incorporated,
referencing, adheres to
word limit,
bibliography)
E – Engagement  Assessed at end, based  Based solely on RPPF
on Reflections on  Should justify approach and
6 marks planning and progress strategies
form  Detail how their understanding has
 Proactive about changed and developed
discussions, engaged  Discuss challenges met and
with process of solutions found
research  Discuss what they would do
 Engaged with their differently
chosen topic
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