MARK SCHEME FOR TV DRAMA

What is the examiner looking for in your answer

The Big Three Explanation/Analysis/Argument (20 marks) Use of Examples (20 marks) Use of Terminology (10 marks)

Camera shots, Angle, Movement, and Composition

Editing Sound Mise en Scene

We are better than this Level One 17/50

EAA 0 - 7 marksEG 0 - 7 marksT 0 - 3 marks

Level Two 27/50EAA 8 -11 marksEG 8 -11 marksT 4 -5 marks

“ Some simple ideas have been expressed in an appropriate context. There are likely to be some errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar of which some may be noticeable and intrusive”

“Some simple ideas have been expressed. There will be some errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar, which will be noticeable and intrusive. Writing may also lack legibility”

Level Three “Straightforward ideas have been

expressed with some clarity and fluency. Arguments are generally relevant, though may stray from the point of the question. There will be some errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar, but these are unlike to be intrusive or obscure meaning”

Level Three EAA 12 – 15 marks

Show proficient understanding of taskProficient understanding of how technical aspects

construct representationMostly relevant to set question

EG 12 – 15 marksOffers consistent textual evidenceOffers a range of examples (at least 3 areas covered)Examples mostly relevant to set question

T 4 -5 marksUse of terminology is mostly accurate

Level Four “Complex issues have been expressed

clearly and fluently. Sentences and paragraphs, consistently relevant, have been well structured, using appropriate technical terminology. There may be few, if any, errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar”

Level Four EAA 16 – 20 marks

Excellent understanding of taskExcellent knowledge/ understanding of how technical

aspects construct representationClearly relevant to set question

EG 16 – 20 marksOffers frequent textual analysis from extract – range

and appropriatenessOffers full range of examples from each areaExamples clearly relevant to the set question

T 8 – 10 marksUse of terminology is relevant and accurate

How do we give the examiner what they want? Two approaches to writing up your ideas 1. Technical Areas – deal with each area separately

( at least 2 paragraphs each area)State the area and specific technique, give the example

(denotative), make the link to representation (connotative) and explain how technique and example create the representation

2. Stereotypes – describe how the stereotypes are presented though combined technical areas (2 paragraphs for each stereotype – about 2- 3)State the stereotype, give examples of how the stereotype

is shown through denotative and connotative readings

How do we give the examiner what they want?

Whatever approach you choose use a good paragraph structure (PEE)Point – Topic sentence where you clearly state either the

technique you are going to talk about or the key representation you are focusing on

Example – denotative description of element or stereotype as seen in the extract

Explanation/Analysis – how meaning is generated, why it is done, how the audience responses, issues, a bit of theory, linking it back to the area of represenation etc

Don’t write an introduction or conclusion

Primeval Example In the final scene from the extract, a high angle shot

is used to overlook Jenny from the man’s point of view. Jenny is lying down on the ground after the man has pushed her. This emphasizes her vulnerability and his physical dominance over the situation as he is placed over her, looking down. This confronts to the typical stereotype that women are weaker that men. Jenny needs to be rescued by West, one of the male members of the team. When he arrives West is shown to be stood above Jenny in a low-angle shot highlights his powerful presence and is in stark contrast to the helplessness of Jenny.

Primeval Example In the final scene from the extract, a high angle shot

is used to overlook Jenny from the man’s point of view. Jenny is lying down on the ground after the man has pushed her. This emphasizes her vulnerability and his physical dominance over the situation as he is placed over her, looking down. This confronts to the typical stereotype that women are weaker that men. Jenny needs to be rescued by West, one of the male members of the team. When he arrives West is shown to be stood above Jenny in a low-angle shot highlights his powerful presence and is in stark contrast to the helplessness of Jenny.

Representation Theories Laura Mulvey – argues that cinema

positions the audience as male. The camera gazes at the female object on screen. It also frames the male character watching the female.We watch the girl; we see the male watching the

girl; we position ourselves within the text as a male objectively gazing at the female.

Can be applied to other media forms also.

Hegemony (dominant ideology) – Richard DyerA key concern in the study of representation is with

the way in which representations are made to seem ‘natural’.

All texts, however 'realistic' they may seem to be, are constructed representations

Richard Dyer posed questions that force people to challenge or question the dominant ideology

Dyer said: ‘How we are seen determines how we are treated, how we treat others is based on how we see them. How we see them comes from representation.’

Subculture – Dick Hebdidge In his book, Subculture and The Meaning of Style, Hebdidge

said that a subculture is a group of like minded individuals who feel neglected by societal standards and who develop a sense of identity which differs to the dominant on to which they belong. 

Ken Gelder lists 6 ways in which a subculture can be recognised: 1) Often have negative relationship to work 2) Negative or ambivalent relationship to class 3) Through their associations with territory ( The street, the hood, the club) rather than property  4) Through their stylistic ties to excess 5) Through their movement out of home into non-domestic forms of belonging (social groups as opposed to family)  6) Through their refusal to engage with they might see as the ‘banalities’ of life.

Your Turn - Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of gender….

In groups you are going to write up an answer based on one area (2 – 3 paragraphs)

You are going to use approach 1 You will have 20mins Self assessment

Self Assessment Have you:

Identify specific stereotypes Used key media terms correctly Used detailed references to the text Explained how techniques can be read to make

assumptions about representation Linked every example to representation/

stereotypes and analysed how the techniques create representation.

Stated whether or not specific stereotypes are reinforced or challenged

Discussed the issues surround the use of stereotypes and making links to theories and possible the audience (effects)

Used good paragraphing and sentence structures, correct spelling

• Has done all of these = L4+

• Have done most of these = L4

• Have done some of these = L3

• Have done a few of these = L2

• Have done hardly any of these = L1