Unit 2 Textual Analysis

The chosen film text extract...

• must be selected by the instructor

• should be less than four minutes

• should last no more than five minutes

• can be from any film from the prescribed list of ten

In their analysis, students...

• consider the cultural context of the film

• consider a variety of film elements

• should use appropriate film vocabulary

• all of the above

In Unit 2, Each student submits for assessment...

• A written textual analysis (1,750 words maximum) and a list of all sources used.

• A written textual analysis (1,550 words maximum) and a list of all sources used.

• A written textual analysis (1,550 words maximum) and supporting visual material.

• none of the above

Which of the following is NOT considered a cultural context?

• Geographical

• Environmental

• Institutional

• Social

Film elements may include

• analogy and metaphor

• syntax and semantics

• motifs, symbols and themes

• none of the above

The film element of cinematography does NOT involve

• colour and composition

• exposure and ISO

• framing and focus scale

• critical response and reception

The chosen film text...

• must not have been previously studied by the student

• cannot be used in any other DP Film assessment task

• cannot be used in the extended essay

• all of the above

Research into the chosen film text should include

• consideration of the cultural context of the chosen film text

• a variety of film elements identified by the teacher

• consideration of the production value of the chosen film text

• none of the above

A detailed analysis of the selected extract involves

• paying particular attention to how meaning is constructed through the use of a variety of film elements

• by following other interpretations

• paying particular attention to how meaning is constructed through the use of internet research

• by following film reviewer's opinions

Each student may incorporate supporting visual evidence

• where appropriate

• subtitled with only key information

• where relevant

• all of the above