Assignment front sheet
Qualification
Unit number and title
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma Creative
Unit 11: Film Studies
Media Production
Student name
Assessor name
FAUSTINA STARRETT
Date issued
Completion date
Monday 18th November 2014
Monday 15th December 2015
Assignment title
Write/Produce an illustrated essay / report on wider theoretical
models applying critical analysis to your chosen studies.
LO
Learning outcome
(LO)
LO.2.1 Understand
theoretical models of
LO 2 film analysis
LO 3 LO.3.1 Be able to apply
critical analysis to a
chosen field of film
studies
AC
2.1
3.1
Submitted on
In this assessment you will have the
opportunity to present evidence that
shows you are able to:
Understand theoretical models of film
analysis
Task
no.
Evidence
(Page
no’s)
Tasks
1&2
1,2,
Be able to apply critical analysis to a
chosen field of film studies
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.
Student signature:
Date:
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In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT
and DISTINCTION grades
Grade Descriptor
Indicative characteristic/s
Contextualisation
M1 Identify and apply
strategies to find
appropriate solutions
To achieve M1 you must present well researched findings on the usefulness of
Wider film readings as a critical tool for understanding how meaning is created
An effective approach to study and research
in a cinematic medium. (Task 1)
has been applied.
You should also use a chosen Director to illustrate a particular reading.
(Task 2)
M2 Select / design and
apply appropriate methods
/ techniques
The selection of methods and
techniques/sources has been justified.
D2 Take responsibility for
managing and organising
activities
Substantial activities, projects or
investigations have been managed and
organised.
To achieve M2 you must show you used a range of sources of information to
explain and analyse theoretical models relating to films discussed.
To achieve D2 you will show autonomy/independence has been demonstrated
in analyzing and presenting your findings on the usefulness of wider film
readings as critical tools for film analysis (Task 1,2,3)
Please note that for unit assignments assessors should use these or other exemplar indicative characteristics for the individual grade
descriptors from Annexe C of the HN specification or any other relevant indicative characteristics for the particular assignment. The
indicative characteristic should then be contextualised. Only one indicative characteristic per grade descriptor, M1, M2, M3, D2, and D3 is
required.
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Assignment brief
Unit number and title
Unit 11: Film Studies (Linked to Unit 34: TV Studio Production)
Qualification
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Creative Media Production
Start date
Monday 18th November 2014
Deadline/Hand-in
Monday 15th December 2015
Assessor
FAUSTINA STARRETT
Assignment title
Write/Produce an illustrated essay/Presentation to explain and
demonstrate an understanding of WIDER FILM READINGS as critical
tools for film analysis.
Purpose of this assignment
This unit is designed to develop learners’ abilities in critical analysis techniques and methods. It
addresses how meaning is created in film and how interpretations of meaning can be articulated
Through the application of those techniques and methods. Learners must investigate how films
Are perceived by audiences as well as how they themselves respond to films. The topic under
investigation is ‘Wider Film Readings’.
Scenario
For this assignment you are required to research and demonstrate an understanding of theoretical
models of film analysis. You are required to critically review wider film readings including feminist;
formalist; Marxist; Structuralism; auteur; screen; gaze; star, psychoanalytical film theory.
You may choose an auteur to profile in depth covering the indicative content indicated above.
Your evidence requirement is a structured report referencing film theories and illustrated readings of
films you have watched. You may use the class discussion of relevant auteur theory including analysis
of ‘trademarks’ with studied justification from selected screenings.
Present your completed work with quotations, footnotes and references to support your analysis and
understanding of the points that you are making in your essay and make sure that you focus
specifically on the assessment criteria’s and tasks set for this assignment.
Tasks: (LO 1: 1.1 and M1, M2, M3, D2, D3)
For this assignment you are required to research and demonstrate an understanding of
theoretical models of film analysis. You are required to critically review one or more reading
from the suggested list. For example A study of Auteur theory should include reference to
the relationship to other readings, ( e.g. feminist; formalist; Marxist; structuralism; screen;
gaze; star, psychoanalytical film theory).
Task 1. Critically review the wider theoretical landscape of film readings in a short summary report.
Task 2. Create a Film Review page on your Weebly which discusses both screenings and readings of
your choice.
You may use the opportunity to create your own video / powerpoint Retrospective of an established
auteur of your choice. The feature should include reference to research on film history of auteurs’
theory from Truffaut’s ‘5 Trademarks’ to Andrew Sarris ideas of those who belong in the Pantheon of
great directors using verifiable sources. (Task 2)
Task 3. Assess the usefulness of film theories as critical tools for understanding how meaning is
created in a cinematic medium. Evidenced in Written Report and presentation/ video homage.
Include all the tasks above as E-PORTFOLIO evidence in your Weebly site as film & text evidence clearly
referenced the indicative content indicated above.
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Task 1. Critically review the theoretical landscape of film theories n a short summary report.
Task 2. Create a Film Review Page which discusses both screenings and readings of your choice.
You may use the opportunity to create your own Retrospective of an established auteur of your choice.
The feature should include reference to your research on film history of auteurs’ from Truffaut’s ‘5
Trademarks’ to Andrew Sarris ideas of those who belong in the Pantheon of great directors using
verifiable sources.
Task 3. Critically evaluate the usefulness of film theories as critical tools for understanding how
meaning is created in a cinematic medium
Evidenced in Report (Task 3)
Gather appropriate research material, articles in books, magazines and other e-resources in the library
or online and reference URL links for bibliography. (Task 1)
To achieve M1 You must demonstrate an effective approach to the study and research sources
suggested for theoretical models and case studies in auteurs are applied and evidenced in the written
and presentation work submitted
(Task 1)
To achieve M2
You must demonstrate Relevant theories and techniques have been applied to the
research and presentation of this assignment in the written report and the Studio Programme.
To achieve M3 M2.6. Complex information/data has been synthesized and processed through a range of
sources and presentation methods indicated above and using your Weebly Course website.
You must use an appropriate and structured approach to the writing and presentation of evidence to
show an understanding of the theoretical literature in the written and presentation work submitted
Tasks 1,2,3
To achieve D2 you will show autonomy/independence has been demonstrated in analyzing the
usefulness of theoretical models as a critical tool for understanding how meaning is created in a
cinematic medium and to show Conclusions on the theoretical readings and their application have
been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and have been justified and evidenced in the written and
presentation/video work submitted
Task 1& 2
To achieve D3 you must be able to demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking to show a clear
understanding of the usefulness of theoretical readings as a critical tool for understanding how meaning
is created in a cinematic medium in your academic essay and studio production work.
Tasks 1, 2, 3.
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Evidence
checklist
Task 1
Summary of evidence required by student
Evidence
presented
Research the usefulness of ‘theoretical models’ as critical tools for
understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium
(Essay/ Report 1,000)1
Gather other appropriate research material, articles in books, magazines
and other e-resources in Moodle, the library or online and reference URL
links
Task for
2. bibliography.
Create a Film Review Television Programme which discusses both
Task 2
screenings and readings of your choice. (Groups of 4/5 persons)
You may use the opportunity to create your own video/ powerpoint
Retrospective of an established auteur of your choice. The feature should
include reference to research on film history of auteurs’ from Truffaut’s ‘5
Trademarks’ to Andrew Sarris ideas of those who belong in the Pantheon of
great directors using verifiable sources.
(Evidenced in Studio Programme linked for assessment to Unit34 – TV
Studio Production)
Task 3
Include all the learning points above in a short written summary report
based on your essay & presentation as research findings ( linked to unit 2).
Your evidence should include textual and inter-textual references from your
own films, class screenings, interviews and related sources used to
complete all aspects of this assessment/assignment brief for Unit 11.
Task 4
Use the Harvard referencing system to cite quotes that you use to support
the points you wish to make, and footnotes to explain in more detail issues
raised that need further explanation. Post all evidence to your Weebly
website and create a FORUM for all formative and summative feedback
relevant to the tasks and assignment.
Sources of information:
Guidance
Books
J. Monaco (2000) How to Read a Film. Oxford University Press.
Rick Altman (2006) Film Genre, BFI
Moodle Sources
Trademarks of an Auteur – Lecture Notes / Hand-outs
40 Best Directors – Audience and Critics survey findings (Top 10 profiles) - Lecture notes
Websites
www.filmeducation.org/resources/secondary/metropolis/
www.bfi.org.uk/genre-timelines/
www.screenonline /genres/narratives/codes-and-conventions/ Directors
www.cmeducation.co.uk /username - newsiest - Password - Khyber pass
Electronic Sources
Hyperlinks - See Moodle
Journals
DVD Filmography
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David Chandler [PDF]An Introduction to Genre Theory
www.aber.ac.uk/media/Documents/intgenre/chandler_genre_theory.pdf
An Introduction to Genre Theory. Daniel Chandler. 1. The problem of definition.
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Moodle Sources – Selection of PowerPoint’s (examples illustrated in class)
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Semester 1 - Topic 2 - Wider Film Theories
Auteur Studies
( Film Studies Project Part 2 )
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THEORETICAL READINGS AUTEUR STUDIES 2013-2014 Word document
Theoretical readings - Auteur Studies
http://hitchcockauteur.blogspot.co.uk/ file
KEN LOACH - AUTEUR STUDIES - file
STUDENT CASEWORK IN AUTEUR STUDIES
Auteur Studies - Stanley Kubrick file
Auteur Studies - Tim Burton file
DEL TORO - AUTEUR THESIS file
Seamus Mc Garvey - Cinematographer Auteurs file
Semester 1 - Topic 2 - Wider Film Theories
Feminism casework
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Casework - Cabaret & Feminism PDF document
CABARET SCREENING REVIEW file
DAVID LYNCH - AUTEUR Powerpoint presentation
GRETO GARBO Powerpoint presentation
Seamus Heaney Powerpoint presentation
There are also books in the college library for reference material
1
Nelmes, Jull
2
Noriega, Chon A.
An Introduction to Film Studies.
Visible nations; Latin American
cinema and video
3 Grant, Barr Keith Film genre: from
iconography to ideology.
4 Grant, Barry
Film genre reader.
5 Altman, Rick
Film/Genre.
6 Krutnik, Frank
Boggs, Joseph M.
7 Petrie, Dennis
W.
Grant, Barry
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Keith
9 Klinger, Barbara
In a lonely street: film
noir, genre, masculinity.
The Art of
watching films.
Film genre: from
iconography to ideology.
Beyond the multiplex;
cinema, new
technologies, and the
home
Hill, John
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Cinema in Northern
Ireland: film, culture and
politics.
Kolker, Robert
Philip
Film, form, & culture.
Willemen, Paul
Vitali, Valentina
Kolker, Robert
Theorising national
cinema.
Film, Form, & Culture
O'Regan, Tom
Goldsmith, Ben
The Film studio: film
production in the global
economy.
Phillips, William
Film: an introduction.
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Achievement Summary
Qualification
Unit Number and
title
Criteria
Reference
LO.2.1
LO.3.1
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC
Diploma in Creative Media
Production
Unit 11: Film Studies
Assessor name
Faustina Starrett
Student name
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the
student is able to:
Achieved?
(tick)
Understand theoretical models of film analysis
Be able to apply critical analysis to a chosen field of film
studies
Higher Grade achievements (where applicable)
Grade descriptor
Achieved?
(tick)
Grade descriptor
M1: Identify and apply strategies to find
appropriate solutions
D2: Take responsibility for
managing and organising
activities
M2: Select / design and apply appropriate
methods / techniques
D3: Demonstrate
convergent/lateral/creative
thinking
Achieved?
(tick)
M3: Present and communicate appropriate
findings
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Assignment Feedback
Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student
Action Plan
All tasks completed
Summative feedback
Feedback: Student to Assessor
Assessor Signature
Date
Student Signature
Date
WIDERFILMREADINGSASS2HNCY12014-15
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