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Unit Number: Unit 8 Film Studies: Example Assessment Brief
Unit Number: Unit 8 Film Studies: Example Assessment Brief
Unit Number: Unit 8 Film Studies: Example Assessment Brief
Student Name/ID
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Unit 8: Film Studies
Unit Number and Title
Submission Format
An illustrated report of no more than 2000 words. This should be presented as a PDF file,
in a standard format (e.g. A4).
A textual analysis of a selected film genre, containing illustrative examples and fully referenced.
The commission also includes sections on critical film studies and narrative theories: the
client is aware that these are varied and diverse and so would like them clearly evaluated
and presented to the audience. You should include a textual analysis of a film of your
choice that makes reference to appropriate film theories and theorists.
All of the above should be made available to the client via a digital platform. Through
this, the client should be able to read reports and provide comments and feedback.
Instructions and Guidance to Candidates:
• The chosen film genre for analysis must be agreed with your tutor to ensure it allows for
appropriate depth and breadth of analysis.
• While you will not be penalised for exceeding the word count, you have been asked by
the client to write for a publication and therefore should be mindful of their needs.
• You should conduct appropriate research for information to include within your report,
you must ensure all information is clearly and appropriately referenced. Sourced
information could include:
o Charts and graphs
o Numerical data
o Images
o Imbedded links to footage.
Note: All information sources and resources, including websites used to complete this
assignment must be stated and correctly referenced. No credit will be given for
wholesale copying from
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
LO1 Assess the growth of the film industry and LO1 LO2
audiences D1 Critically evaluate
changes in the film
industry and their
impact on narrative and
storytelling