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Assessment type: Text (film) analysis Name of Assessment: Film analysis - the ideal of the hero, East vs. West Purpose: To analyse the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon against a Hollywood production, looking specifically at the role/nature of the hero. Description of assessment: Respond to the task in essay form (maximum 900 words): Compare/contrast the notion of the hero in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon to the Hollywood hero ideal. Use filmic techniques such as characterisation, shot types, camera angles. For example, discuss how physical violence is used/portrayed in the two films chosen. Due date: Tuesday week 5, 12th November A week of class time will be given to complete the task LEARNING REQUIREMENTS 1) Demonstrate clear and accurate communication skills through reading, viewing, writing, composing, listening, and speaking 4) Identify and analyse ideas, values, and beliefs, and recognize how these are shaped 5) Examine cultural, social, and technical aspects of language and texts ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Knowledge and understanding KU2 Knowledge and understanding of the ways in which the creators and readers of texts use language techniques and conventions to make meaning Analysis An2 Analysis of the ways in which language (film) techniques are used to influence opinions and decisions in a range of contexts Application Ap2 Use of evidence from texts to support conclusions Communication C1 accuracy, clarity, and fluency of expression RESULT