Syllabus component |
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HL |
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Textual analysis |
Study one extract, of approximately 5 minutes, from a prescribed film and offer a detailed textual analysis of the extract within the context of the film as a whole |
Study one extract, of approximately 5 minutes, from a prescribed film and offer a detailed textual analysis of the extract within the context of the film as whole |
Film theory and history |
Study of at least two films from more than one country |
Study of at least four films from more than one country |
Creative process (Film production) |
Create and produce an original film as part of a team or as an individual |
1. Create and produce an original film as part of a team or as an individual 2. Create an individual trailer for the film production |
Assessment component |
SL |
HL |
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External assessment |
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Independent study |
Rationale, script and annotated list of sources for a documentary production of 8–10 pages |
Rationale, script and annotated list of sources for a documentary production of 12–15 pages |
Presentation |
An oral presentation of a detailed textual analysis of an extract from a prescribed film of up to a maximum of 10 minutes |
An oral presentation of a detailed textual analysis of an extract from a prescribed film of up to a maximum of 15 minutes |
Internal assessment |
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Film production |
One completed film project of 4–5 minutes including titles |
One completed film project of 6–7 minutes including titles An associated trailer of 40–60 seconds |
Documentation in relation to the film production |
Rationale of no more than 100 words Written commentary of no more than 1,200 words |
Rationale for film of no more than 100 words Rationale for trailer of no more than 100 words Written commentary of no more than 1,750 words |
External assessment criteria |
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Independent study |
Individual SL markband descriptors |
Individual HL markband descriptors |
Presentation |
Individual SL markband descriptors |
Individual HL markband descriptors |
Internal assessment criteria |
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Production portfolio (Film productions and supporting written documentation) |
Five assessment criteria: A—Planning and research B—Reflection and evaluation C—Professional and technical skills D—Effective use of film language E—Originality and creativity |
Five assessment criteria: A—Planning and research B—Reflection and evaluation C—Professional and technical skills D—Effective use of film language E—Originality and creativity |