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A2 2 Advanced Critical Response
Quick questions on Analysing unseen film and writing director's notes - CCEA A-Level Moving Image Arts
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What are vague director's notes?Show answer
"I would make it tense" is not a decision. "A high-angle long shot to make the character vulnerable" is. Specify shots, lighting, edits and sound, and justify each.
What is unbalanced comparison?Show answer
In a comparative answer, analysing one clip fully and the other briefly loses marks. Cover both against the same criteria and contrast them explicitly.
What is q1?Show answer
State the four areas of film language to cover in director's notes. [4 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
State one comparative connective and why it matters. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why "I would make the scene tense" is a weak director's note. [2 marks]
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