Year 11 Paper 1 Assessment: Learner Response

 1. WWW:  You start well but now you need to add the revision and practice to reach the upper levels throughout. The potential is definitely there.

EBI: Revision: Narrative theory, Learn / revise the CSPS in Q7 you needed detailed divided examples from Black Widow.

2.Athletic body connotes that the subject is in condition and well prepared for the ‘battle’.

• No direct address but the subject’s eyes are focused on pushing the heavy tyre

(physical exertion) which connotes determination and power in the face of adversity.

This is reinforced by his facial expression which has his mouth open in a roar which connotes supremacy and effort.

• Dress code has connotations of strength since the trainers are engaged in the activity and the clothes are functional and appropriate for task so they connote success and durability. The make-up shows sweat and dirt which has connotations of being ready for action and taking part / effort.

3. Excellent analysis of the product that is detailed and critically engages with the nuanced aspects of the narrative of the television advert with detailed reference to the CSP.

Good use of the theoretical framework that demonstrates an accurate understanding of how narratives are used to convey messages to audience; mostly accurate application of narrative theory.

Consistent appropriate and effective use of subject terminology throughout.

4. Excellent knowledge and understanding of contexts and their influence on media products and processes, demonstrated by consistently effective explanation of how magazine covers reflect the social and cultural contexts in which they were created.

• Consistently appropriate and effective reference to Tatler magazine cover.

• Specialist terminology is used appropriately and effectively throughout.

5. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the theoretical

framework, demonstrated by consistently effective explanation of how big-budget films and marketed and promoted.

• Consistently appropriate and effective reference to the CSP.

• Consistently appropriate and effective use of subject specific terminology throughout.

6. Revise more, use structural techniques, more narrative theories