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The set film study areas (WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Film Studies)
Quick questions on US film comparative study - WJEC GCSE Film Studies
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What is unbalanced coverage?Show answer
Spending most of the answer on one film loses comparison marks; give both films roughly equal attention.
What is difference without explanation?Show answer
Noting that the films differ is not enough; explain the difference through the different eras and contexts.
What is plot summary?Show answer
This is film form analysis and comparison, not a retelling of either story; keep the focus on technique and context.
What is q1?Show answer
What is the single most important skill in the US comparative study? [Knowledge recall]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain how the different eras of the two films can help you explain a difference in their film form. [Short analysis]
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