Mark Scheme For TV Drama

What is the examiner looking for?

The Big Three Explanation/Analysis/Argument (20 marks) Use of Examples (20 marks) Use of Terminology (10 marks)

Camera shots, Angle, Movement, and Composition Editing Sound Mise en Scene

We are better than thisLevel One 17/50

EAA 0-7 marks EG 0 – 7 marks T 0 – 3 marks

“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 TwoLevel Two 27/50 EAA 8 -11 marks EG 8 -11 marks T 4 -5

“ 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 Three

Level Three “Straightforward 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 unlike to be intrusive or obscure meaning”

Level Three EAA 12 – 15 marks Show proficient understanding of task Proficient understanding of how technical aspects construct

representation Mostly relevant to set question EG 12 – 15 marks Offers consistent textual evidence Offers a range of examples (at least 3 areas covered) Examples mostly relevant to set question T 4 -5 marks Use of terminology is mostly accurate

Level Four Level Four “Complex issues have been expressed clearly

and fluently. 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”

Level 4 EAA 16 – 20 marks Excellent understanding of task Excellent knowledge/ understanding of how technical aspects

construct representation Clearly relevant to set question EG 16 – 20 marks Offers frequent textual analysis from extract – range and

appropriateness Offers full range of examples from each area Examples clearly relevant to the set question T 8 – 10 marks Use of terminology is relevant and accurate

How do we give the examiner what they want?

Two approaches to writing up you ideas 1. Technical Areas – deal with each area separately (2

paragraphs each area) State the area and specific technique, give the example

(denotative), make the link to representation (connotative)

2. Stereotypes – describe how the stereotypes are presented though combined technical areas (2 paragraphs for each stereotype – about 3)

State the stereotype, give examples of how the stereotype is shown through denotative and connotative readings

How do we give the examiner what they want?

Whatever approach you choose use a good paragraph structure (PEE)

Point – Topic sentence where you clearly state either the technique you are going to talk about or the key representation you are focusing on

Example – denotative description of element or stereotype as seen in the extract

Explanation/Analysis – how meaning is generated, why it is done, how the audience responses, issues, a bit of theory etc

Don’t write an introduction or conclusion

Example Answer: PrimevalPrimeval Example In the final scene from the extract, a high angle shot is

used to overlook Jenny from the man’s point of view. Jenny is lying down on the ground after the man has pushed her. This emphasizes her vulnerability and his physical dominance over the situation as he is placed over her, looking down. This confronts to the typical stereotype that women are weaker that men. Jenny needs to be rescued by West, one of the male members of the team. When he arrives West is shown to be stood above Jenny in a low-angle shot highlights his powerful presence and is in stark contrast to the helplessness of Jenny.

PrimevalIn the final scene from the extract, a high angle shot

is used to overlook Jenny from the man’s point of view. Jenny is lying down on the ground after the man has pushed her. This emphasizes her vulnerability and his physical dominance over the situation as he is placed over her, looking down. This confronts to the typical stereotype that women are weaker that men. Jenny needs to be rescued by West, one of the male members of the team. When he arrives West is shown to be stood above Jenny in a low-angle shot highlights his powerful presence and is in stark contrast to the helplessness of Jenny.

Dr Martin: HomeworkSeries One / Episode 1 Using Approach 2 write a full answer Discuss the ways in which the extract

constructs the representation of Regional Identity using the following

Camera shots, angles, movement and composition

Editing Sound Mise en Scene