gcse film studies example paper
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GCSE FILM STUDIES Specimen Assessment Materials 1
For Teaching from 2008
GCSE FILM STUDIES
SPECIMEN ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
GCSE FILM STUDIES Specimen Assessment Materials 3
Contents
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Question Papers Paper 1: Exploring Film 5 Paper 2: Exploring Film outside Hollywood 11
Marking Guidelines Paper 1: Exploring Film 17 Paper 2: Exploring Film outside Hollywood 23
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Candidate Name Centre Number Candidate Number 0
GCSE FILM STUDIES PAPER 1: EXPLORING FILM SPECIMEN PAPER (1 Hour 30 minutes)
Question 1 (10)
Question 2 (10)
Question 3 (10)
Question 4 (20)
Total (50)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES General
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
Viewing the DVD extract for Questions one and two
You will be given 3 minutes to read through questions one and two (on page 2 of your Answer Book). This is included in the total time for this examination. The DVD extract will be played three times. You will be shown the DVD extract for the first time. You are advised not to make notes during this first viewing. You will watch the DVD extract for a second time. This time you will make notes. Make any notes on the spare paper provided. You will be allowed 10 minutes to make any further notes and to think about your answers to the questions. You will watch the extract for a third and final time. You will be allowed the remaining time (approximately 1 hour, depending on the length of the extract) to complete the examination.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question. You are reminded of the necessity for good English and orderly presentation in your answers.
No certificate will be awarded to a candidate detected in any unfair practice during the examination.
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Paper 1: Exploring Film
[The extract will be played three times. Total playing time: c20 mins] Answer all the questions.
1. (a) Identify one camera shot. (1) ..............................................................................................................................
(b) Why is it used? (1)
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(c) How are two of the following used to create panic and tension in this extract.
• sound • editing • mise-en-scène • colour and lighting? (8)
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Total = 10 marks
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2. (a) Identify one typical feature of Disaster films in this extract. (2) .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................................
(b) Why is it typical? (2)
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(c) Show how one of the following genre characteristics is used in the extract and in a
Disaster film you have studied. (6)
• setting • costume • characters and relationships • themes • representation.
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Total = 10 marks
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3. Look carefully at the film poster for The Day After Tomorrow, then answer the following
questions:
(a) Why do you think these images have been selected? (4)
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(b) How does the other information on the film poster persuade audiences to see the
film? (6)
In your answer, you may refer to:
• quotations • stars • taglines • awards • director.
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Total = 10 marks
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4. Create a new idea for a blockbuster disaster film.
(a) Give the film a title. (2)
.............................................................................................................................. (b) Briefly outline the story of your film. (4)
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(c) Briefly describe the climax of the film and show how either special effects or camerawork are used to attract audiences. (6)
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(d) Choose two stars for the film giving reasons why you have chosen them. (4)
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(e) When do you think is the best time of year to release your film? Briefly explain why.
(4)
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Total = 20 marks
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Candidate Name Centre Number Candidate Number 0
GCSE FILM STUDIES PAPER 2: EXPLORING FILM OUTSIDE HOLLYWOOD SPECIMEN PAPER (1 Hour)
Question 1 (10)
Question 2 (20)
Question 3 (20)
Total (50)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question. You are reminded of the necessity for good English and orderly presentation in your answers. No certificate will be awarded to a candidate detected in any unfair practice during the examination.
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Paper 2: Exploring Film outside Hollywood 1. (a) Name and briefly describe the main character from your close study film. (2) .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. (b) Say why you think this character is the main character. (3) .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. (c) Choose another character who is in conflict with the main character. How does the
film show this conflict? (5) .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................................
Total = 10 marks
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2. (a) Identify one key theme or issue your chosen film raises. (2) .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. (b) Briefly summarise what the film suggests about that theme or issue. (6) .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. (c) Choose one important sequence from your close study film. Explore how the film
represents its key theme or issue. (12)
In your answer you may wish to refer to the role of one or two of the following:
• mise-en-scène (setting, costume, props, lighting & colour) • camera shots and movement • editing • sound
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Total = 20 marks
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3. Write a user review of your close study film for a website. You can discuss what you have
liked or disliked about the film. Here are some important questions you should include in your review:
• Why was the film entertaining/not entertaining? • Were there any funny/powerful/moving performances? • What questions are raised by the film’s issues? • What have you learned about people and places from this film? (20)
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Total = 20 marks
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MARKING GUIDELINES
Paper 1: Exploring Film
Read the paper prior to viewing extract.
Answer all the questions. The film extract will last approximately 20 minutes.
You should spend one hour ten minutes completing the questions.
1. (a) Identify one camera shot. (1)
(b) Why is it used? (1) (c) How are two of the following used to create panic and tension in this extract? (8)
• sound • editing • mise-en-scène • colour and lighting.
AO2 Explore, respond to and evaluate a range of films and topics, including their own pre-production and production work, using key film concepts and appropriate terminology. (a) Camera shot.
1 mark
(b) Reason why it is used. 1 mark
(c) For each explanation of micro feature:
Basic explanation. Written communication sufficiently accurate to make meaning clear.
1 mark
Adequate. Written communication reasonably accurate.
2 marks
Detailed. Written communication controlled, clear and generally accurate.
3 marks
Excellent. Written communication is in appropriate style, clearly and coherently uses specialist terminology. High degree of accuracy.
4 marks
More detailed explanations Up to 2 additional marks
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2. (a) Identify one typical feature of Disaster films in this extract. (2)
(b) Why is it typical? (2) (c) Show how one of the following genre characteristics is used in the extract and in a
Disaster film you have studied. (6)
• setting • costume • characters and relationships • themes • representation.
AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how films communicate meanings, evoke personal responses and engage audiences. (a) Identify a feature of Disaster films.
1 mark
Identify a typical feature. 2 marks
(b) Basic explanation of why it is typical. 1 mark
More detailed explanation. 2 marks
How genre characteristic used:
Basic explanation. Written communication sufficiently accurate to make meaning clear.
1 mark
Limited explanation. 2 marks
Sound explanation. Written communication reasonably accurate.
3 marks
Clear and confident explanation. 4 marks
Very good, detailed explanation. Written communication controlled, clear and generally accurate.
5 marks
Excellent explanation. Written communication is in appropriate style, clearly and coherently uses specialist terminology. High degree of accuracy.
6 marks
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3. Look carefully at the film poster for The Day After Tomorrow, then answer the following questions:
(a) Why do you think these images have been selected? (4) (b) How does the other information on the film poster persuade audiences to see the
film? (6)
In your answer, you may refer to: • quotations • stars • taglines • awards • director.
AO2 Explore, respond to and evaluate a range of films and topics, including their own pre-production and production work, using key film concepts and appropriate terminology. (a) Why images selected:
Basic, limited explanation. 1 mark
Sound, accurate explanation. 2 marks
Clear, confident, more detailed explanation. 3 marks
Excellent, detailed explanation. 4 marks
(b) One item of information. 1 mark
One item with basic explanation. Written communication sufficiently accurate to make meaning clear.
2 marks
More than one item with basic explanations. 3 marks
More than one item with clear explanations. Written communication reasonably accurate.
4 marks
More than one item with detailed, accurate explanations.
5 marks
More than one item with excellent explanations. Written communication is in appropriate style and clearly and coherently uses specialist terminology. High degree of accuracy.
6 marks
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4. Create a new idea for a blockbuster disaster film [20]
(a) Give the film a title. (2)
(b) Briefly outline the story of your film. (4)
(c) Briefly describe the climax of the film and show how either special effects or camerawork are used to attract audiences. (6)
(d) Choose two stars for the film giving reasons for your choice. (4)
(e) When do you think will be the best time of year to release your film? Briefly explain
why. (4)
AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how films communicate meanings, evoke personal responses and engage audiences. (a) A title.
1 mark
More creative/resourceful title. 2 marks
(b) Basic outline. Written communication sufficiently accurate to
make meaning clear.
1 mark
Adequate outline. Written communication reasonably accurate.
2 marks
Well-structured, plausible outline. Written communication controlled, clear and generally accurate.
3 marks
Creative and well-structured, plausible outline. Written communication is in appropriate style, clearly and coherently uses specialist terminology. High degree of accuracy.
4 marks
(c) Basic description. Written communication although basic sufficiently accurate to make meaning clear.
1 marks
Adequate and effective description. Written communication reasonably accurate.
2 marks
Detailed, resourceful & highly effective description. Written communication is in appropriate style, clearly and coherently uses specialist terminology. High degree of accuracy.
3 marks
Basic sense of how feature described attracts audiences. Written communication although basic sufficiently accurate to make meaning clear
+1 mark
Adequate sense of how feature described attracts audiences. Written communication reasonably accurate.
+2 marks
Clear sense of how feature described attracts audiences. Written communication is in appropriate style, clearly and coherently uses specialist terminology. High degree of accuracy.
+3 marks
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(d) Two stars.
1 mark each
One Adequate reason. 1 mark
Two Good reasons. 2 marks
(e) Limited sense of appropriate release. Written communication sufficiently accurate to make meaning clear.
1 mark
Plausible release date. Written communication reasonably accurate.
2 marks
Plausible release date with justification. Written communication controlled, clear and generally accurate.
3 marks
Plausible release date with detailed justification. Written communication is in appropriate style, clearly and coherently uses specialist terminology. High degree of accuracy.
4 marks
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Paper 2: Exploring Film outside Hollywood 1. (a) Name and describe the main character from your close study film. (2) (b) Say why you think this character is the main character. (3) (c) Choose another character who is in conflict with the main character. How does the
film show this conflict? (5)
AO2 Explore, respond to and evaluate a range of films and topics, including their own pre-production and production work, topics using key film concepts and appropriate terminology. (a) Name character.
1 mark
Describe character.
1 mark
(b) Basic explanation. 1 mark
Adequate explanation. 2 marks
Detailed explanation. 3 marks
(c) Basic description of character in conflict with main character. Written communication sufficiently accurate to make meaning clear.
1 mark
Adequate description of character in conflict with main character. Written communication reasonably accurate.
2 marks
Sound illustration of how film shows conflict between two characters. Written communication generally accurate.
3 marks
Good illustration of how film shows conflict between two characters. Written communication controlled, clear and accurate. Some specialist terminology used.
4 marks
Excellent illustration of how film shows conflict between two characters. Written communication clear with high degree of accuracy and with appropriate use of specialist terminology.
5 marks
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2. (a) Identify one key theme or issue your chosen film raises. (2)
(b) Briefly summarise what the film suggests about that theme or issue. (6) (c) Choose one important sequence from your close study film. Explore how the film
represents its key theme or issue. (12)
In your answer you may wish to refer to the role of one or two of the following:
• mise-en-scène (setting, costume, props, lighting & colour) • camera shots and movement • editing • sound.
AO2 Explore, respond to and evaluate a range of films and topics, including their own pre-production and production work, using key film concepts and appropriate terminology. (a) Identification of plausible theme or issue.
1 mark
Identification of key theme or issue.
2 marks
(b) Basic summary. Written communication basic. 1 mark
Adequate if limited summary. Written communication basic.
2 marks
Sound summary. Written communication reasonably accurate.
3 marks
Good summary. Written communication clear and generally accurate. Specialist terminology emerging.
4 marks
Very good summary. Written communication controlled and accurate. Specialist terminology emerging.
5 marks
Excellent summary. Written communication controlled and accurate. Specialist terminology clearly evident.
6 marks
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(c) Basic exploration. Written communication basic.
2 marks
Adequate if limited. Written communication limited.
4 marks
Sound exploration. Some reference to role of micro features in contributing to representation. Written communication reasonably accurate.
6 marks
Good exploration. Good reference to role of micro features in contributing to representation. Written communication clear and generally accurate. Specialist terminology emerging. Very good exploration. Very good reference to role of micro feature in contributing to representation. Written communication controlled and accurate. Specialist terminology evident.
8 marks 10 marks
Two extra marks for sophisticated points to make excellent exploration. Written communication controlled and accurate. Specialist terminology clearly evident.
12 marks
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3. Write a user review of your close study film for a web site. You can discuss what you have liked or disliked about the film. (20)
Here are some important questions you should include in your review:
• Why was the film entertaining/not entertaining? • Were there any funny/powerful/moving performances? • What questions are raised by the film’s issues? • What have you learned about people and places from this film? • Would you recommend this film to others? Who?
AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how films communicate meanings, evoke personal responses and engage audiences. Personal response /Audience awareness -
Limited response and understanding. Written communication sufficiently accurate to make meaning clear.
1 mark
Competent response and understanding. Written communication generally accurate.
3 marks
Thoughtful/reflective and understanding. Written communication clear with high degree of accuracy and with appropriate use of specialist terminology.
5 marks
Performances - Limited discussion. 1 mark Written communication sufficiently accurate to make meaning clear. Competent discussion. Written communication generally accurate.
3 marks
Thoughtful/reflective discussion. Written communication clear with high degree of accuracy and with appropriate use of specialist terminology.
5 marks
Issues - Limited exploration . 1 mark Written communication sufficiently accurate to make meaning clear. Competent exploration. Written communication generally accurate.
3 marks
Thoughtful/reflective exploration. Written communication clear with high degree of accuracy and with appropriate use of specialist terminology.
5 marks
People & Places - Limited discussion. Written communication sufficiently accurate to make meaning clear.
1 mark
Competent discussion. Written communication generally accurate.
3 marks
Thoughtful/reflective discussion. Written communication clear with high degree of accuracy and with appropriate use of specialist terminology.
5 marks
GCSE Film Studies SAMs (2009-2010)/ED 14 January 2009