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| Cue | Notes |
| What is it? | It gives an opportunity to undertake an in-depth investigation into a topic of film of particular interest |
| tell stories, create emotional response, give information | |
| Research topic | must clearly focus on film or television(obviously) |
| What sources can I use? | Primary – film, script, screenplay, score, and personal contact or correspondence with individuals involved in making the film |
| Secondary – journal/magazine articles, reviews, DVD extras, promotional material, and internet material | |
| Criteria | Criterion A – topic, research question, methodology |
| Criterion B – context, subject specific terminology and concepts | |
| Criterion C – research, analysis, discussion, evaluation | |
| Criterion D – structure, layout | |
| Criterion E – reflections on planning and progress |
Summary
The film extended essays assess our ability to tell stories, create emotion, and give information based on research of a topic that interests us and will be graded based on certain criteria.