PREPARING FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

FM1(a): Film Extract Analysis

HOMWORK

Complete the first draft of your Micro-element assignment. (1500 words)

Deadline: Monday 5th November

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ENGAGEWatch this sequence from The Godfather. (Michael (Al Pacino) has lured Sollozzo and McClusky to a restaurant under the pretext of settling a dispute. Instead he plans to kill them.)

In groups list every significant micro-element you can identify.

• Mise-en-scene• Performance• Sound• Cinematography• Editing

EXTENDHow are these elements used to manipulate audience understanding and reactions?

EXPLAIN – MARK SCHEME

Scan the mark scheme in front of you.

1) Identify Levels. Do you know what grades these are equivalent to?

2) Identify and underline qualifiers. (Which words change across level descriptors?)

EXPLAIN – EXEMPLAR 1

How are performance and mise-en-scene used to create meaning for an audience in an extract from Chapter 10 of ‘The Godfather’ (Coppola, 1972)?

1) Read through and tick wherever you think a good point has been made. Double tick for a point which shows personal insight.

2) What marks and grade did this achieve?

3) Could it be improved in any way?

EXPLAIN – EXEMPLAR 1

How are performance and mise-en-scene used to create meaning for an audience in an extract from Chapter 10 of ‘The Godfather’ (Coppola, 1972)?

1) I said - Confident explanation of how micro-elements combine to create meaning including insights on wider symbolism and alternative interpretations.

2) Moderator said - Candidate’s analysis of the mise-en-scene and performance in an extract from ‘The Godfather’ demonstrates an excellent knowledge and understanding of how micro features make meaning and includes a confident personal response. The interaction between film and spectator is suitably addressed.

3)Mark 28 (30) – Grade A

EXPLAIN – EXEMPLAR 2

How are cinematography and sound used to create a thrilling action experience in the climactic sequence of ‘Fast Five’ (2011, Lin)?

1) Read through and tick wherever you think a good point has been made. Double tick for a point which shows personal insight.

2) What marks and grade did this achieve?

3) Could it be improved in any way?

EXPLAIN – EXEMPLAR 2

How are cinematography and sound used to create a thrilling action experience in the climactic sequence of ‘Fast Five’ (2011, Lin)?

1) It was not as strong as the last example.

2) I said - A sound recognition of relevant micro features, identified with great regularity. Many attempts are made to explain impact upon the audience, however these points are often underdeveloped and argument lacks sophistication.

3)Mark 18 (30) – Grade CDo you think this was a well-chosen extract?

EXPLORE

1.Open Serif MoviePlus and copies of your films.

2.Extract your chosen sequence as shown.

3.Using question examples, create your own question and seek approval.

4.Begin to make notes based on your chosen micro features.

EVALUATE

As a group devise 5 key tips for ensuring your analysis is to a high quality. (Clues – structure/content/language/communication/insight/interaction)

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