TV Drama Mark Scheme
The purpose of these Units is to firstly assess candidates' media textual analysis skills and their understanding of the concept of representation using a short unseen moving image extract ( AO1 and AO2); secondly to assess candidates' knowledge and knowledge of media institutions and their production processes, distribution strategies, use of technologies and related issues concerning audience reception and consumption of media texts ( AO1 and AO2).
Section A: Textual Analysis and Representation (Unseen moving image extract)
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:
- Explanation/analysis/argument (20 marks) AO1 Specific
- Use of examples (20 marks) AO2 Specific
- Use of terminology (10 marks) AO1 Specific
Candidates' work should be judged on each of these criteria individually and marks awarded according to the level attained. It should be noted that it is possible for a candidate to achieve a different level for each assessment criterion.
General Mark Scheme
Level 1 (0-17)
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 (20-27)
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 (28-37)
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 (40-50)
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.
E 20-24
D 25-29
C 30-34
B 35-39
A 40-50
The purpose of these Units is to firstly assess candidates' media textual analysis skills and their understanding of the concept of representation using a short unseen moving image extract ( AO1 and AO2); secondly to assess candidates' knowledge and knowledge of media institutions and their production processes, distribution strategies, use of technologies and related issues concerning audience reception and consumption of media texts ( AO1 and AO2).
Section A: Textual Analysis and Representation (Unseen moving image extract)
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:
- Explanation/analysis/argument (20 marks) AO1 Specific
- Use of examples (20 marks) AO2 Specific
- Use of terminology (10 marks) AO1 Specific
Candidates' work should be judged on each of these criteria individually and marks awarded according to the level attained. It should be noted that it is possible for a candidate to achieve a different level for each assessment criterion.
General Mark Scheme
Level 1 (0-17)
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 (20-27)
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 (28-37)
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 (40-50)
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.
E 20-24
D 25-29
C 30-34
B 35-39
A 40-50