OCR December 2018 Practice A Level Film Studies H410/02 Critical Approaches to Film MARK SCHEME Duration: 2 . RATED A+

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Genre and narrative are the main influences on representation.’ Discuss how valid this view is in relation to examples from one British film and one US film you have studied. Assessment Objective... s AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of elements of film. 15 marks AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of elements of film to analyse film (strand 1a) including thorough use of critical approaches (strand 1c), to evaluate the significance of critical approaches (strand 2). 20 marks Indicative Content Material listed below demonstrates how candidates might approach the question. It is a description of possible content only. It is not prescriptive, nor is it exclusive; examiners must be careful to reward original but well-focused answers. Candidates must reference two films; one British film and one US film. The question is deliberately broad but it is expected that learners, particularly in the higher mark bands, will discuss the ways in which films adhere to and subvert genre and narrative conventions. There may also be some recognition of the differences between stock characters, which tend to be seen in mainstream Hollywood films, and the more ambiguous heroes that populate some aspects of British cinema. Candidates will be expected to discuss how representation in their chosen films has been shaped by genre tropes and ways in which their films may attempt to challenge this. There should also be some discussion of structuralism, in relation to narrative, and the ways in which their films adhere to or subvert established narrative conventions. Candidates should refer to specific examples from the two chosen films in some detail. Additional Guidance Refer to the generic marking grid for Questions 1 and 2.H410/02 Practice Mark Scheme December 2018 4 2* ‘The future of film relies solely on digital film production and exhibition’. Discuss how valid this view is in relation to examples from one British film and one US film you have studied. Assessment Objectives AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of elements of film. 15 marks AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of elements of film to analyse film (strand 1a) including thorough use of critical approaches (strand 1c), to evaluate the significance of critical approaches (strand 2). 20 marks Indicative Content Material listed below demonstrates how candidates might approach the question. It is a description of possible content only. It is not prescriptive, nor is it exclusive; examiners must be careful to reward original but well-focused answers. Candidates must reference two films; one British film and one US film. The question requires candidates to critically discuss the impact of digital in film. Candidates are likely to assess the use of digital production and / or exhibition and the impact that this has had on both US and UK cinema. Candidates will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how technology has affected film production and exhibition and there may be some references to the impact of CGI in Hollywood and the impact of digital cameras and distribution in lowering costs for UK productions. There should also be some discussion of IMAX and 3-D formats, particularly in relation to US cinema. There may also be some discussion of streaming platforms, like Netflix and the BFI Player, and how these have allowed films to reach new audiences. There may also be some consideration of the new possibilities for cinema. Candidates may also reject this idea by looking at examples where cinema has not been reliant on digital technology, such as the continued use of 35/65/70mm film stock, but there should be an acknowledgement that digital technology has impacted both the US and UK film industry in one way or another. Candidates should construct a coherent answer that reflects an overall understanding of the significance of digital in film. Candidates may refer to specific examples from the two films in some detail and make reference to the significance of digital to both production and exhibition. Candidates will refer to specific scenes and how they reflect the use of technology, such as the use of CGI. Candidates will also consider how visual effects are used, including the way that they are designed to engage the spectator and create an emotional response. Additional Guidance Refer to the generic marking grid for Questions 1 and 2.H410/02 Practice Mark Scheme December 2018 5 Generic Marking Grid for Questions 1 and 2 (to be used in conjunction with the Question Specific guidance for each question) NB: If candidates only refer to one set film in their answer then they are limited to a maximum mark of the top Level of 3. Level (Mark) AO1 Level (Mark) AO2 (Strand 1a, 1c, Strand 2) 5 (13-15) A comprehensive demonstration of knowledge and understanding of elements of film:  A clearly relevant, sustained and sophisticated response to the set question.  A comprehensive understanding demonstrated through the level of breadth or depth of material used.  Use of film terminology is highly relevant and accurate. 5 (17-20) A comprehensive response that offers sophisticated and confident analysis and use of critical approaches in response to the question set.  Comprehensive analysis of the chosen films  Comprehensive use of the different critical approaches to film.  Comprehensive evaluation of the significance of critical approaches. These are integrated throughout the response and are placed in context.  Well-developed and detailed line of reasoning which is coherent and logically structured. The information presented is entirely relevant and substantiated. 4 (10-12) A good demonstration of knowledge and understanding of elements of film.  A relevant, generally accurate and appropriate response to the set question.  A generally accurate and detailed knowledge and understanding demonstrated through the level of breadth or depth of material used.  An accurate and appropriate use of film terminology. 4 (13-16) A good response that offers highly relevant and confident analysis and use of critical approaches in response to the question set.  Good analysis of the chosen films.  Good use of the different critical approaches to film.  Good evaluation of the significance of critical approaches. These are integrated throughout the response and are placed in context.  Well-developed line of reasoning which is clear and logically structured. The information presented is relevant and in the most part substantiated. 3 (7-9) An adequate demonstration of knowledge and understanding of elements of film.  A mostly relevant and appropriate response to the question set.  A mostly accurate knowledge with adequate breadth or depth of material used.  Use of film terminology is mostly accurate. 3 (9-12) An adequate response that offers some relevant analysis and use of critical approaches in response to the question set.  Adequate analysis of the chosen films.  Adequate use of the different critical approaches to film.  Adequate evaluation of the significance of critical approaches. These are placed in context.  Line of reasoning is presented with some structure. The information presented is in the most-part relevant and supported by some evidence.H410/02 Practice Mark Scheme December 2018 6 2 (4-6) A limited demonstration of knowledge and understanding of elements of film.  Response is coherent with some relevance to set question.  Knowledge shows some inaccuracies with limited breadth or depth of material used narrow range of material used.  Use of film terminology is limited and many not always be accurate. 2 (5-8) A limited response that offers some analysis and use of critical approaches in response to the question set.  Limited analysis of the chosen films  Limited use of the different critical approaches to film.  Limited evaluation of the significance of critical approaches. These are likely to be descriptive.  Information presented has some relevance but is communicated in an unstructured way. Information is supported by some evidence, although the relationship to the evidence may not be clear. 1 (1-3) A minimal demonstration of knowledge and understanding of elements of film.  Weak comments of minimal relevance to set question and/or an incomplete response.  A lack of reference to the films studied to support knowledge.  Use of film terminology is minimal. 1 (1-4) A minimal response that offers little analysis or use of critical approaches in response to the question set.  Minimal analysis of the chosen films.  Minimal use of the different critical approaches to film.  Evaluation of the significance of critical approaches is likely to be absent.  Information presented is basic and may be ambiguous or unstructured. The information is supported by limited evidence. 0 No response of no response worthy of credit. 0 No response or no response worthy of credit.H410/02 Practice Mark Scheme December 2018 7 SECTION B 3* Discuss how far documentaries encourage debate around social, cultural and political attitudes. Your discussion must include examples from the documentary film you have studied. Assessment Objectives AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of elements of film. 15 marks AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of elements of film to analyse film (strand 1a) including thorough use of critical approaches (strand 1c). 20 marks Indicative Content Material listed below demonstrates how candidates might approach the question. It is a description of possible content only. It is not prescriptive, nor is it exclusive; examiners must be careful to reward original but well-focused answers. Candidates will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how film influences society and how documentary can be a key example of this. Candidates should refer to the micro elements of film form and construction of meaning and response by both film-maker and spectator. Candidates should refer in detail to the social, cultural, political, historical and institutional contexts of their chosen film and consider how this influences the way in which social issues are presented in their chosen documentary. Candidates should refer to specific examples from the chosen film in some detail and make reference to micro-elements to support the points that they make. There should be a sense of coherence in the answer that reflects an overall understanding of representation [Show More]

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