TV Drama - Commentary.

Examiners thought that overall, there was only a superficial analysis of editing and sound in responses. They also believed that students with better responses or to provide better responses need to study a specific 'case study' of a TV drama, to be able to answer the questions more accurately and in greater detail. There was also apparently a very good improvement of time management at the exams, meaning that candidates did plan out and thought about their responses well.

Representation:
In one of the exams candidates were asked to present their understanding of the represantation of class and status in the extract they have been. Things that would make the responses more accurate and make them score more marks were: give few different interpretations of the representation of the class and status in the extract. A specific examples should be given.

Camera Shots, Angle and Composition.
The use of correct terminology and the ability to describe shot compositions, movemements, framing and angles in relation to the characters and their situation -whether the shot is appropriate for the scene or not. - That would get the candidates good marks.

Mis-en-scene.
Describing location correctly, character's appearance and body language should be all understood well. There should be a great attention to detail paid in each shot - all would get candidates more marks.

Sound.

Music or sound effects in a film should be well recognised, specified and analysed with linking the music to a particular character or a situation well. Appropriate use of terminology relative to the soundtracks and the ways of construction of the meaning of it. There should be also comments how the music relates to the moves/conversation or the status or class of the character.

Editing.
How the ways that the extract was edited in, helped to create a certain mood or character, sense of social class or status, gender etc. How different techniques were used to entertain/captivate the audience and make them want to see more or continue watching the scene. - all to be mentioned for higher marks.