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Documentary film (Component 02)
Quick questions on Analysing the set documentary - OCR A-Level Film Studies Component 02
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What is weaving them into one argument?Show answer
The skill is to weave these into a single reading driven by a clear line of argument: a sequence analysed for its form, read through its mode, illuminated by the filmmaker's theory, and set against the realism or digital debate, all serving one judgement about how the documentary constructs an argument and positions its viewer.
What is levels of response?Show answer
As with every OCR essay, the marks are by levels of response: a coherent, sustained argument that integrates the strands and reaches a judgement reaches the top band, while a list of separate points does not.
What is q1?Show answer
List the four strands a strong documentary essay should integrate. [5 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why an integrated argument scores higher than separate points in the documentary essay. [10 marks]
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