Y11 MYP Film Elective

Criterion A Task 1
Film Noir

Name _______________________ Date Due ________________________

Task Description
You are to write a critical analysis essay on ONE of the following titles:

a) The history and evolution of Film Noir;

b) An indepth study of a Film Noir luminary’s work;
c) Film Noir and culture today;
d) Film Noir and Hong Kong cinema.

This task requires you to individually prepare and present a 1000-word essay.

Cri te ri on A : Knowledge and Understanding (Maximum 8)

Students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the concepts studied in class. Assessment will be based on how
well their essay demonstrates:

- Understanding of the themes and characteristics of Film Noir;

- Understanding of the role film plays in history, culture and society ;
- Understanding of the importance of editing in Film Noir;
- Use subject specific terminology
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LOA Task Specific Descriptor
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below
- Shows limited understanding of the themes and characteristics of Film Noir;
1-2
- Shows limited understanding of the role film plays in history, culture and society ;
- Shows limited understanding of the importance of editing in Film Noir;
- Shows limited use subject specific terminology
- Student only analyzes one or two of points above in a perfunctory manner
- Shows some understanding of the themes and characteristics of Film Noir;
3-4
- Shows some understanding of the role film plays in history, culture and society ;
- Shows some understanding of the importance of editing in Film Noir;
- Shows some use subject specific terminology
- Student shows some general knowledge but analysis is incomplete or misses the point
- Shows good understanding of the themes and characteristics of Film Noir;
5-6
- Shows good understanding of the role film plays in history, culture and society ;
- Shows good understanding of the importance of editing in Film Noir;
- Shows good use subject specific terminology
- Student shows a good understanding of all points above; Analysis is good in obvious situations
 - Shows excellent understanding of the themes and characteristics of Film Noir;
7-8
- Shows excellent understanding of the role film plays in history, culture and society ;
- Shows excellent understanding of the importance of editing in Film Noir;
- Shows excellent use subject specific terminology
- Student shows a deep and consistent understanding of all points above; Analysis is consistently
thorough, detailed and thoughtful.

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