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Film subject report · May 2009

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May 2009 extended essay reports Page 1 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2009 FILM Overall grade boundaries Grade: E D C B A Mark range: 0 - 7 8 - 15 16 - 22 23 - 28 29 - 36 The range and suitability of the work submitted There was a significantly wide range of work submitted which covered a range of marks, creativity of c hoice of topic and quality of the treatment of individual topics. This included some pleasing attempts at cross -cultural references. However, r ather too many of the e ssays lacked the specificity needed to address issue related to film. Many were too closely related to social, psychological or historical critiques rath er than analysis within a context of film. Where a suitable topic was addressed , too many candidates focused upon basic plot description and/or conventions, genre development or character profi les. Analysis tended to be too descriptive and superficial for the majority of the candidates. Many of the essays were written with enthusiasm and engagement but too often lacked substance. The style of an enthusiastic film fan was too prevalent. Using fil m terminology and focusing upon how meanings are constructed through film language proved problematic for many candidates. Where connections were made with area of study such as violence in society, mental health or adaptations of works of literature, the essays must be firmly focussed upon the study of the chosen
File information
Subject
Film
Document type
Subject report
Year
2009
Session
May 2009
Level
Not labelled in the archive
Paper
Not labelled
Examination zone
Not labelled in the archive
Language
English
File size
78 KB
Pages
3
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