Homework- Structural points of Essay question 1A and 1B

Question 1A:
- Clear, short introduction. Concise and doesn't waffle.
- Clear, powerful lead sentences which explain to the reader what they are talking about.
- Immediate use of examples,'kerrang' magazine shows research skills.
- Good use of key terminology, deconstruct, conventions ect.
- Makes a point then explains how this relates to the question.
- Talked about different types of research they conducted, shows the level of research they did.
- Talked about exisiting products
- Again, good use of examples naming film magazines which this person reserached themselves. Better breadth of knowledge.
- Talked about features of the film magazine they liked and analysed these in relation to the question for example ' which featured a close up of the protaganist of a film looking dishevelled and scared...''
- Talks about how the above inspired their product, using exsisting products to know what the target audience want.
- When talking about the poster, a problem is stated and is explained how this was overcome.
- Personal opinion 'I think this was really effective'
- Detailed description of the process in which this person created their product
- Talked about the various research methods used including the internet, looking at trailers and asking teachers. Shows this person did a lot of work.
- Again, short conclusion which sums up what they learnt although perhaps it could have been more detailed in saying what they learnt.
- Also they could of written about what they could of done better.

Question 1B:
- Similar to 1A clear conicse introduction, talks about initial ideas which allows for them to talk about progression.
- Definition of Genre, perhaps not needed?
- Theory of audience going to the cinema to watch a certain genre as they know what they are going to get.
- Relates points back to the audience and industry and why this is important.
- Talks about types of research again, internet ect.
- Explains the structure of the film and what will be included.
- Talks about shots, setting and plot in a detailed way.
- Mentions editing and audience again throughout.
- Talks about the key conventions of a drama film.
- References somewhat the audience gratification theory but could go into more detail about this theory.
- Talks about camera work/shots and why they were used for example 'establishing shots to connect with the audience'
- Explains why these shots are used.
- Talks descrpitivly about the editing used and why this was chosen.
- Closely linked with the question.
- Discusses use of sound
- Use of questionnaires to get audience feedback shows independant research.
- Talks about a problem and how it was encountered.
- Final sentence strong and personal opinion included.