Films Studies Coursework

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Coursework Coursework Internal Assessment (50%) – Internal Assessment (50%) – Exploring and Creating Exploring and Creating

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CourseworkCoursework

Internal Assessment (50%) –Internal Assessment (50%) –

Exploring and Creating Exploring and Creating

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OverviewOverview

• Candidates will be required to submit Candidates will be required to submit four main pieces of work. four main pieces of work.

• Draw on candidates’ personal Draw on candidates’ personal experiences of consuming and experiences of consuming and responding to filmresponding to film

• To demonstrate understanding through To demonstrate understanding through creative preproduction and production creative preproduction and production work work

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ContentContent

1: Film Exploration (25 marks)1: Film Exploration (25 marks)

For candidates chosen film:For candidates chosen film:

Industry Research coupled with a Micro AnalysisIndustry Research coupled with a Micro Analysis

2: Pitch and Preproduction (30 marks)2: Pitch and Preproduction (30 marks)

For candidates own film ideaFor candidates own film idea

Pitch the idea & do some basic preproductionPitch the idea & do some basic preproduction

3: Production (35 marks)3: Production (35 marks)

Produce creative work based on their pitch & preproductionProduce creative work based on their pitch & preproduction

4: Reflective Analysis (10 marks)4: Reflective Analysis (10 marks)

A film is never finished – only abandonedA film is never finished – only abandoned

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1: Film Exploration1: Film Exploration(a)(a) IndustryIndustryThis aspect of the film exploration introduces candidates to some of theThis aspect of the film exploration introduces candidates to some of theareas involved in producing, distributing and exhibiting a film of theirareas involved in producing, distributing and exhibiting a film of theirown choice. Candidates complete brief research on a film of their choiceown choice. Candidates complete brief research on a film of their choiceaddressing the following areas:addressing the following areas:

• Production: Who made it and how?Production: Who made it and how?• Distribution: Who sold it and how?Distribution: Who sold it and how?• Exhibition: Why have audiences chosen to see it? Who saw it? Why? Exhibition: Why have audiences chosen to see it? Who saw it? Why?

Where? Where?

Candidates should consider finance, production companies, budget,Candidates should consider finance, production companies, budget,stars, narrative, director and genre. Candidates complete a coversheet stars, narrative, director and genre. Candidates complete a coversheet (FL1) summarising these research findings.(FL1) summarising these research findings.

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(b)(b) Micro Analysis of a film sequence from candidate’s Micro Analysis of a film sequence from candidate’s chosen film (extract: 5 minutes maximum)chosen film (extract: 5 minutes maximum)

This aspect of the film exploration will extend the This aspect of the film exploration will extend the candidates’ initial research on their chosen film into candidates’ initial research on their chosen film into a a consideration of the way in which meanings consideration of the way in which meanings are made in a specific sequence from that film. are made in a specific sequence from that film. Candidates produce a written analysis of 350 – 750 Candidates produce a written analysis of 350 – 750 words which focuses on how one or more micro words which focuses on how one or more micro feature(s) (e.g., mise-en-scène, editing, camerawork feature(s) (e.g., mise-en-scène, editing, camerawork and sound) create meanings and generate and sound) create meanings and generate responses in their chosen film sequence (maximum responses in their chosen film sequence (maximum length: 5 minutes).length: 5 minutes).

1: Film Exploration1: Film Exploration

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2: Pitch2: Pitch

(a) Pitch (a) Pitch Candidates will create a sales pitch for an imaginary film ofCandidates will create a sales pitch for an imaginary film ofapproximately 150 words. The pitch should be no longerapproximately 150 words. The pitch should be no longerthan 150 words and begin with a ‘log line’. The pitch couldthan 150 words and begin with a ‘log line’. The pitch couldbe presented to an audience and could involve the use ofbe presented to an audience and could involve the use ofstills or a PowerPoint presentation. stills or a PowerPoint presentation.

The pitch will include:The pitch will include:• a ‘log line’ (a one sentence summary of the film's narrative)a ‘log line’ (a one sentence summary of the film's narrative)• brief reference to genre (where relevant)brief reference to genre (where relevant)• brief reference to at least one similar filmbrief reference to at least one similar film• indication of main stars and main audienceindication of main stars and main audience• brief summary of narrativebrief summary of narrative

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2: Preproduction2: Preproduction

(b) Preproduction (b) Preproduction Candidates choose one of the following preproductionCandidates choose one of the following preproductionoptions to be based on the film outlined in the pitch:options to be based on the film outlined in the pitch:• Script a short opening scene for the film (approx 500 Script a short opening scene for the film (approx 500

words)words)• Create a storyboard of approximately 20 frames for a Create a storyboard of approximately 20 frames for a

key sequence from the filmkey sequence from the film• Produce digitally a design for a front page and Produce digitally a design for a front page and

contents page for a new film magazine, featuring the contents page for a new film magazine, featuring the new filmnew film

• Produce a marketing campaign for the film (at least Produce a marketing campaign for the film (at least four items). four items).

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3: Production3: Production

Candidates choose one of the following production options: Candidates choose one of the following production options:

• Create a short sequence of approximately 2 minutes which creates Create a short sequence of approximately 2 minutes which creates tension and/or atmosphere. (The sequence can be for any section of a tension and/or atmosphere. (The sequence can be for any section of a film, including the pre-credit sequence.)film, including the pre-credit sequence.)

• Produce a home page and at least one linked page for a website Produce a home page and at least one linked page for a website promoting a new film (including at least two original images).promoting a new film (including at least two original images).

• Produce a poster campaign for a new film (2-4 posters, using original Produce a poster campaign for a new film (2-4 posters, using original images)images)

• Produce a press pack for a new film (minimum 4 items, including at Produce a press pack for a new film (minimum 4 items, including at least two promotional still photographs, using original images)least two promotional still photographs, using original images)

• Produce a feature based on the production of a new film for a film Produce a feature based on the production of a new film for a film magazine or a school/college magazine. The feature should include magazine or a school/college magazine. The feature should include star/director interviews, biographies and at least two appropriately star/director interviews, biographies and at least two appropriately captioned images from the production (original images must be used).captioned images from the production (original images must be used).

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4: Reflective Analysis4: Reflective Analysis

A formal reflective analysis (approximately 350-750 words for A formal reflective analysis (approximately 350-750 words for preproduction and production combined) highlighting what candidates preproduction and production combined) highlighting what candidates have learnt about the main study areas for film from their preproduction have learnt about the main study areas for film from their preproduction and production work (film language, film organisations and audiences). and production work (film language, film organisations and audiences).

The reflective analysis can be presented in two parts – one part for theThe reflective analysis can be presented in two parts – one part for thepreproduction and the other for the production – or as one piece. It preproduction and the other for the production – or as one piece. It can be produced in any of the following forms, using subheadings as can be produced in any of the following forms, using subheadings as appropriate:appropriate:

A discursive essay (with or without illustrations)A discursive essay (with or without illustrations) A digital presentation with slide notes (such as PowerPoint)A digital presentation with slide notes (such as PowerPoint) A suitably edited blog.A suitably edited blog.

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5: Group work5: Group work

As an individual:As an individual:• Preproduction and the production options (apart from the film Preproduction and the production options (apart from the film

sequence)sequence)

As a group:As a group:• The film sequence may be completed in groups of no more than The film sequence may be completed in groups of no more than

four.four.• Each candidate’s contribution must be clearly identifiedEach candidate’s contribution must be clearly identified• Two candidates may share aspects of production provided they Two candidates may share aspects of production provided they

are individuallyare individually• responsible for approximately 50% of the total work involved.responsible for approximately 50% of the total work involved.• The individual's contribution must be clarified within the reflective The individual's contribution must be clarified within the reflective

analysis.analysis.• Contributions must be identified, authenticated in an appropriate Contributions must be identified, authenticated in an appropriate

formform

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SummarySummary

Draw on candidates’ personalDraw on candidates’ personal

experiences of consuming and experiences of consuming and

responding to film.responding to film.

To demonstrate understanding through To demonstrate understanding through creative preproduction and production work.creative preproduction and production work.

A film is never finished – only abandonedA film is never finished – only abandoned

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Questions?Questions?

1.1. TransformersTransformers2.2. Letters From Iwo JimaLetters From Iwo Jima3.3. Into The WildInto The Wild4.4. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert FordThe Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford5.5. AtonementAtonement6.6. The FountainThe Fountain7.7. ApocalyptoApocalypto8.8. 3003009.9. The Lives Of OthersThe Lives Of Others10.10. KennyKenny11.11. Rocky BalboaRocky Balboa12.12. ZodiacZodiac