Assignment 1 - Criteria and Tips

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Marking Criteria and Grading Scale

AIMS:

This assignment is designed;

· to develop your ability to closely ‘read’ a film text.

·To develop your use and understanding of technical film language

·to increase your appreciation of early film

· To develop your ability to write concise observations of both the technical aspects and the aesthetic values of filmmaking.

·To demonstrate your ability to write in concise, well structured English prose.

Marking Criteria

The completed assignment demonstrates the student’s ability to;

· identify the differences and similarities in production techniques between early and contemporary film making

· understand the differences and similarities in narrative storytelling between early and contemporary film texts

· understand and competently use technical film language

· provide analysis of the text using close reading skills

· express ideas in concise, well structured and accurate language.

· complete both sections of the assignment.

· comply with the instructions provided regarding content and format.

· comply with the instructions provided regarding submission of work.

USEFUL TIPS

· You will need many viewings of the extracts so make sure you plan your time well to incorporate the viewing time required in the AV Library.

· Make sure you answer all sections of the assignment.

· Do not do a great deal more in some sections than the assignment requires ie. Don’t write 800 words on historical detail about the making of the film or the historical period in which it is set before starting to answer the question.

· When evaluating early film be mindful of the social/cultural attitudes that were current at the time of their production, rather than judging them solely on the attitudes or beliefs we may hold on certain issues today.

CHECK LIST BEFORE HANDING IN ASSIGNMENT

·      That you have completed both Sections A and B

·      That you have analysed both film excerpts in Section B

·      That you have used the Assignment tape in the AV Library for the Assignment (not another print that may be cut slightly differently).

·      That you have followed the instructions on the assignment sheet regarding content and format.

·      That you have submitted Section B to turnitin.com

·      That you have signed the anti-plagiarism declaration on the cover sheet of your essay.

·      That you have attached an extension form (if relevant) to the OUTSIDE of your cover sheet.

Handing in Assignments:

·      Attach the appropriate cover sheet, clearly stating your name, student ID number, your tutor’s name, tutorial time and the number and topic of the question you have answered (make sure you write the name of the film excerpt you chose on the cover as well).

·      Cover sheets are available on top of the essay box outside FTVMS office, 3^rd  Floor,    Arts 1.

·      Post your assignment into the FTVMS Stage 1 box, 3^rd floor, Arts 1.

·      NO assignment may be handed directly to a tutor.

·      Please ensure you keep a hard copy or disc file of your assignments throughout the semester.

·      Marks will be withheld unless the declaration on the front cover is signed.

·      Marks will be withheld unless the assignment is submitted to turnitin.com.

Late assignments:

·      All essay extensions must be personally negotiated with your tutor at least 2 days before the assignment is due.  Extensions are not necessarily always granted.

·      Ensure that an extension slip is signed by your tutor and attached to the essay cover sheet.

·      ALL late assignments will be penalised if you have not negotiated an extension at the rate of 1 mark per day late including weekends.  The FTVMS office is closed on Saturday and Sunday so essays placed in the box over the weekend will be date stamped on Monday morning.

·      Late essays may not receive any comments.

·      Essays suspected of containing plagiarised material may have the mark withheld until after the post-exam marking meeting, or be handed on to the Disciplinary Committee.