Wednesday, 31 October 2012

Marking Criteria

Section A: Textual Analysis and Representation (50 marks)
"Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs representations of gender using the following: 
Camera shots, angles, movement and composition;
Editing;
Sound;
Mise-en-scene."

Candidates will be assessed on their ability to understand how representations are constructed in a media text through the analysis of different technical areas. Assessment will take place across three criteria: 
  1. Explanation/analysis/argument (20 marks)
  2. Use of examples (20 marks)
  3. Use of terminology (10 marks)
Mark Scheme 

Level 1 
Explanation/analysis/argument (0-7 marks) 

Shows minimal understanding of the task 
Minimal knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects used in the extract – general knowledge level 
Minimal discussion of the extract’s representations, with no attempt to link to textual analysis 
Of minimal relevance to set question or a brief response (under one and a half sides of answer booklet) 

Use of examples (0-7 marks) 
Offers minimal textual evidence from the extract 
Offers a limited range of examples (only one technical area covered) 
Offers examples of minimal relevance to the set question 

Use of terminology (0-3 marks) 
Minimal or frequently inaccurate use of appropriate terminology 

Some simple ideas have been expressed. There will be some errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar which will be noticeable and intrusive. Writing may also lack legibility. 

Level 2 
Explanation/analysis/argument (8-11 marks) 
Shows basic understanding of the task 
Basic knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects used in the extract 
Some discussion of the extract’s representations, with some attempt to link these to textual analysis 
Some relevance to set question 

Use of examples (8-11 marks) 
Offers some textual evidence from the extract 
Offers a partial range of examples (at least two technical areas covered) 
Offers examples with some relevance to the set question 

Use of terminology (4-5 marks) 
Some terminology used, although there may be some inaccuracies 

Some simple ideas have been expressed in an appropriate context. There are likely to be some errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar of which some may be noticeable and intrusive. 

Level 3
Explanation/analysis/argument (12-15 marks) 
Shows proficient understanding of the task 
Proficient knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects used in the extract 
Proficient discussion of the extract’s representations, mostly linked to textual analysis 
Mostly relevant to set question
 
Use of examples (12-15 marks) 
Offers consistent textual evidence from the extract 
Offers a range of examples (at least three technical areas covered) 
Offers examples which are mostly relevant to the set question 

Use of terminology (6-7 marks) 
Use of terminology is mostly accurate 

Relatively straight forward ideas have been expressed with some clarity 
and fluency. Arguments are generally relevant, though may stray from the 
point of the question. There will be some errors of spelling, punctuation 
and grammar, but these are unlikely to be intrusive or obscure meaning. 

Level 4 
Explanation/analysis/argument (16-20 marks) 
Shows excellent understanding of the task 
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects used in the extract 
Excellent discussion of the extract’s representations, clearly linked to textual analysis 
Clearly relevant to set question 

Use of examples (16-20 marks) 
Offers frequent textual analysis from the extract – award marks to reflect the range and appropriateness of examples 
Offers a full range of examples from each technical area 
Offers examples which are clearly relevant to the set question 

Use of terminology (8-10 marks) 
Use of terminology is relevant and accurate 

Complex issues have been expressed clearly and fluently using a style of 
writing appropriate to the complex subject matter. Sentences and 
paragraphs, consistently relevant, have been well structured, using appropriate technical terminology. There may be few, if any, errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
 

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