Assignment front sheet

Qualification

Unit number and title

Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma Creative

Media Production

Unit 11: Film Studies

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

nos)

1,2,

Tasks
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:

In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence
and DISTINCTION grades

Grade Descriptor

Indicative characteristic/s

Cont

M1 Identify and apply

strategies to find
appropriate solutions

To achieve M1 you must present we

Wider film readings as a critical too
An effective approach to study and research
in a cinematic medium. (Task 1)
has been applied.
You should also use a chosen Direct
(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

explain and analyse theoretical mod

To achieve D2 you will show autono

analyzing and presenting your findi
as critical tools for film analysis (Ta

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.

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 criterias 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 Television Programme 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 research on film history of auteurs theory from Truffauts 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 Studio Programme, WHICH IS ALSO
ASSESSED FOR YOUR STUDIO PRODUCTION UNIT (Unit 34)
Include all the tasks above as E-PORTFOLIO evidence in your Weebly site as film & text evidence clearly
referenced the indicative content indicated above.

Task 1. Critically review the theoretical landscape of film theories n a short summary report.
Task 2. Create a Film Review Television Programme 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 research on film history of auteurs from Truffauts 5
Trademarks to Andrew Sarris ideas of those who belong in the Pantheon of great directors using
verifiable sources. (Evidenced in Studio Programme or Video Diary Task 2)
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.

Evidence
checklist

Task 1

Summary of evidence required by student

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
for Create
bibliography.
Task 2.
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 Retrospective of an
established auteur of your choice. The feature should include reference to
research on film history of auteurs from Truffauts 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 & television review programmes research & TV PREPRODUCTION TREATMENTS for your production. 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 folder 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

1 David Chandler [PDF]An Introduction to Genre

Theorywww.aber.ac.uk/media/Documents/intgenre/chandler_genre_theory.pdf
An Introduction to Genre Theory. Daniel Chandler. 1. The problem of definition.

Evidence
presented

Moodle Sources Selection of PowerPoints (examples illustrated in class)

Semester 1 - Topic 2 - Wider Film Theories

Auteur Studies
( Film Studies Project Part 2 )
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
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

Nelmes, Jull

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

In a lonely street: film

noir, genre, masculinity.

Boggs, Joseph
M.
7
Petrie, Dennis
W.
Grant, Barry
8
Keith

The Art of
watching films.
Film genre: from iconography to
ideology.

9 Klinger, Barbara Beyond the multiplex; cinema, new

technologies, and the home
Hill, John

Cinema in Northern Ireland: film,

culture and politics.

Kolker, Robert
Philip

Film, form, & culture.

Willemen, Paul
Theorising national cinema.
Vitali, Valentina
Kolker, Robert
Film, Form, & Culture
O'Regan, Tom
Goldsmith, Ben

The Film studio: film production in

the global economy.

Phillips, William Film: an introduction.

Achievement Summary
Qualification
Unit Number and
title

Criteria
Referenc
e
LO.2.1
LO.3.1

Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC

Diploma in Creative Media
Production

Assessor name

Unit 11: Film Studies

Student name

Faustina Starrett

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

M3: Present and communicate

appropriate findings

Achieved
?
(tick)

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