Three aims
Documentaries: 3 Aims...
1. Find the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
2. Focus on the Journey, Not the Destination
3. To Give a Voice to the Voiceless
1. Find the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
2. Focus on the Journey, Not the Destination
3. To Give a Voice to the Voiceless
Independent Study Higher level
Independent StudyMost IB Film teachers will testify that this is the most demanding task you are likely to complete as part of this course. You need to have a good understanding of film history and film theory whilst also making connections across cinematic cultures. This knowledge is ultimately tested in a script format, with YOU as the narrator of the script. In essence, this task tests your RESEARCH skills as well as your textual analysis whilst demanding excellent understanding of your 2 (SL) or 4 (HL) texts of study.
These markband descriptors are designed to produce a holistic assessment of the independent study. In cases where work contains features that are not adequately described by the markband descriptors (or where it indicates some qualities appropriate to a high markband combined with some qualities appropriate to a lower one), examiners are instructed to exercise their professional judgment to reward the positive achievements of the student, awarding a mark within the band that best matches the overall quality of the work.
Meeting the requirements:
Any student who does not meet all the formal requirements may not be awarded a mark within the top two mark bands. These are: correct length and format, inclusion of a rationale, an annotated list of sources, number of films required for study and reference to films from more than one country.
Meeting the requirements:
Any student who does not meet all the formal requirements may not be awarded a mark within the top two mark bands. These are: correct length and format, inclusion of a rationale, an annotated list of sources, number of films required for study and reference to films from more than one country.
External assessment criteria – Higher level
The method of assessment used by the IB is criterion-related, not norm-referenced: the method of assessment judges the students’ work by their performance in relation to identified assessment criteria and not in relation to the work of other students. For external assessment, the independent study and presentation are assessed using markband descriptors. These markband descriptors are used in a similar way for both pieces of work. Independent study Markband Descriptor 0 Level 1 is not achieved. 1–5 There is little or no knowledge of the film history/film theory topic. Engagement with the target audience, scope and depth of argument, the use of sources and structure of the script are all limited. Visual and audio elements are incompletely described and poorly linked. Films referred to may have limited relevance to the topic and there are very few or no relevant points of comparison made between the chosen films. 6–10 There is some understanding of the film history/film theory topic. Engagement with the target audience, scope and depth of argument, the use of sources and structure of the script, are relevant in parts, but still limited. Visual and audio elements are fairly well described, although links may be inconsistent. At least two of the films referred to relate to the topic and some relevant points of comparison have been made between the chosen films. 11–15 There is an adequate understanding of the film history/film theory topic. Engagement with the target audience, scope and depth of argument, the use of sources and structure of the script are adequate. Visual and audio elements are well described and satisfactorily linked. At least three of the films referred to relate to the topic and most of the points of comparison made are relevant although they may be superficially or incompletely developed. 16–20 There is a good understanding of the film history/film theory topic. Engagement with the target audience, scope and depth of argument, the use of sources and structure of the script are good. Visual and audio elements are clearly and coherently described and are, in the main, aptly linked. All films referred to clearly relate to the topic and points of comparison are explored with care and coherence. 21–25 There is an excellent understanding of, and engagement with, the film history/film theory topic. Engagement with the target audience, scope and depth of argument, the use of sources and structure of the script are excellent. Visual and audio elements are detailed, clearly and coherently described, and are aptly and proficiently linked. All films referred to clearly relate to the topic and insightful comparisons are made coherently and with precision. . |
External assessment criteria – Standard level
The method of assessment used by the IB is criterion-related, not norm-referenced: the method of assessment judges the students’ work by their performance in relation to identified assessment criteria and not in relation to the work of other students. For external assessment, the independent study and presentation are assessed using markband descriptors. These markband descriptors are used in a similar way for both pieces of work. Independent study Markband Descriptor 0 Level 1 is not achieved. 1–5 There is little or no knowledge of the film history/film theory topic. Engagement with the target audience, scope and depth of argument, the use of sources and structure of the script are all limited. Visual and audio elements are incompletely described and poorly linked. Films referred to may have some relevance to the topic but little use is made of them in the script. 6–10 There is some understanding of the film history/film theory topic. Engagement with the target audience, scope and depth of argument, the use of sources and structure of the script, are relevant in parts, but still limited. Visual and audio elements are fairly well described, although links may be inconsistent. Films referred to are mostly relevant to the topic and some use is made of them in the script. 11–15 There is an adequate understanding of the film history/film theory topic. Engagement with the target audience, scope and depth of argument, the use of sources and structure of the script are adequate. Visual and audio elements are well described and satisfactorily linked. Films referred to are relevant to the topic and are clearly integrated into the script. 16–20 There is a good understanding of the film history/film theory topic. Engagement with the target audience, scope and depth of argument, the use of sources and structure of the script are good. Visual and audio elements are clearly and coherently described and are, in the main, aptly linked. Films referred to are relevant to the topic and are well integrated into the script. 21–25 There is an excellent understanding of the film history/film theory topic. Engagement with the target audience, scope and depth of argument, the use of sources and structure of the script are excellent. Visual and audio elements are detailed, clearly and coherently described, and are aptly and proficiently linked. Films referred to are highly relevant to the topic and are coherently and fully integrated into the script. |
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