How to Revise Content for non-examined assessment: Exploring Film Genre (03/04) — OCR GCSE Film Studies
Content for non-examined assessment: Exploring Film Genre (03/04) is a topic in the OCR GCSE Film Studies specification. This guide covers learning objectives, examiner tips, common mistakes, and key terminology to help you revise effectively.
Examiner Tips for Content for non-examined assessment: Exploring Film Genre (03/04)
- Use the 'best fit' approach for marking criteria
- Ensure the production is an original piece (not a sequel, prequel or remake)
- Learners must have creative control as director and operate the camera for filmed productions
- Include a final word count for the individual evaluation
- Use universal digital formats for submission to ensure compatibility
Common Mistakes in Content for non-examined assessment: Exploring Film Genre (03/04)
- Submitting work longer than the specified length (only the part up to the specified length is credited)
- Failure to carry out sufficient research into a chosen film genre and adequately plan a chosen production
- Not referencing non-original found materials within planning documents
- Providing detailed advice during the review process rather than general guidance
- Inaccurate use of subject-specific terminology in the evaluation
Key Marking Points
- Application of knowledge and understanding of genre and generic conventions (10 marks)
- Application of knowledge and understanding of representation (10 marks)
- Application of knowledge and understanding of micro-elements of film form (20 marks)
- Analyse and evaluate the production in relation to the professionally produced work of the same genre which influenced it (20 marks)