The document provides instructions for exam technique for a representation question. It advises watching a film clip multiple times, taking notes on examples that illustrate key points about how characters are represented during each viewing. To impress the examiner, the summary recommends making an analytical argument using specific examples from the film and terminology, while considering how camerawork, editing, and comparisons of multiple characters also represent meaning.
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1. Exam technique for Representation in Exam Technique.Screening 1:No note taking, but you should be making mental notes about how each character is represented/ what your key points will be. Decide which parts of the clip will be useful to discuss.Screening 2: Note taking on examples of key point 1Screening 3:Note taking on examples of key point 2Screening 4:Note taking on examples of key point 3
2. What do you need to do in order to impress the examiner?Make an argument / analysis. (20 marks)Use specific examples to back up your points. (20)Use terminology frequently and accurately. (10)Also:Don’t neglect camera and editing as representational devices.Use a broad range of technical understanding.Compare representations of various characters.