Embedded Files
Assessment overview
Assessment overview
External Assessment:
Students at SL and HL demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of how meaning is constructed in film. They do this through a written analysis of a prescribed film text based on a chosen extract (lasting no more than five minutes) from that film. Students consider the cultural context of the film and a variety of film elements.
Students submit the following.
- A textual analysis (1,750 words maximum) and a list of all sources used.
External
SL 30%
HL 20%
Comparative study
Students at SL and HL carry out research into a chosen area of film focus, identifying and comparing two films from within that area and presenting their discoveries as a recorded multimedia comparative study.
Students submit the following.
- A recorded multimedia comparative study (10 minutes maximum).
- A list of all sources used.
External
SL 30%
HL 20%
Film portfolio
Students at SL and HL undertake a variety of film-making exercises in three film production roles, led by clearly defined filmmaker intentions. They acquire and develop practical skills and techniques through participation in film exercises, experiments and the creation of at least one completed film.
Students submit the following.
- Portfolio pages (9 pages maximum: 3 pages maximum per film production role) and a list of all sources used.
- A film reel (9 minutes maximum: 3 minutes maximum per film production role, including one completed film).
Internal
SL 40%
HL 25%
Collaborative film project (HL only)
Bringing together all they have encountered during the film course, students at HL work collaboratively in a core production team to plan and create an original completed film.
Students submit the following.
- A completed film (7 minutes maximum).
- A project report (2,000 words maximum) and a list of all sources used.
Internal
35%
Timeline:
Timeline:
Comparative Study: complete draft by end of Spring 2019; review and final edit September 2019
Textual Analysis: Complete practice draft by end of Summer 2019; examination titles released for September 2019 - upon release of these 2 month timeline - i.e. deadline November 2019
Collaborative Film Project: Begins promptly August 2019 - for conclusion October 2019 - with Milla directing D1s
Film Portfolio: Developed throughout the two years, draft due February for review; final April
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