GCSE WORK

Textual analysis and representation

Edge of  Tomorrow

(55-60 minutes - Chapter 7)

Tom Cruise - Major William Cage
Emily Blunt - Sergeant Rita Vrataski

Q 1. Explain two ways the characters and/ or events fit the action adventure genre. 

Use examples from the extract. [10 marks]

Layout as follows:
Explanation 1...
Explanation 2...

Q2. Explain how each of the following is used to create effects:

• soundtrack
• editing
• mise en scene
• camerawork

Use examples from the extract. [20 marks]

Q 3. Discuss the ways in which people and place are represented in the extract. 

Refer to stereotypes in your answer.
Use examples from the extract. [20 marks]

You might consider representations of:

• the soldiers
• the aliens
• gender
• the countryside

Easter homework

Complete the following:

Textual analysis and representation 1

Textual analysis and representation 2

Exam reminder

Terminology refresher

The Hurt Locker - Suicide bomb scene

Q 1. Explain two ways the characters and/ or events fit the action adventure genre. 

Use examples from the extract. [10 marks]

Layout as follows:
Explanation 1...
Explanation 2...

Q2. Explain how each of the following is used to create effects:

• soundtrack
• editing
• mise en scene
• camerawork

Use examples from the extract. [20 marks]

Q 3. Discuss the ways in which people are represented in the extract. 

Refer to stereotypes in your answer.
Use examples from the extract. [20 marks]

You might consider representations of:

• the soldiers
• the suicide bomber
• the bomb disposal expert
• gender
• Afghanistan

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - Battle Scene

The extract is from the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003 - Peter Weir). We are at sea during the Napoleonic Wars (Britain Vs. France), the French have a powerful ship which could help them win the war. Captain Jack Aubrey has disguised his ship, the Surprise (sailing under the name The Syren), and his crew as a whaling vessel in order to lure the much more powerful French ship, the Acheron, alongside his so he can attack and disable them.

Characters in this extract

The British

Aubrey - Captain (long hair)
Maturin - Doctor (hat and cigar)
Thomas Pullings - Lieutenant (scar)



1. Explain two ways the characters and/or events in the extract fit the action adventure genre. [10]  

2. Explain how each of the following is used to create effects that fit the action adventure genre:

• soundtrack 
• camerawork 
• editing 
• mise-en-scène. [20] 

3. Discuss how people are represented in the extract. [20]

You might consider the representation of:

• age
• British and French
• officers
• sailors

Exam revision

GCSE media studies exam Revision from Mrs Downie

Textual analysis and representation - Skyfall

Watch the clip and the answer the following questions. Use the example answer to help with your own response HERE

Q1. Explain two ways in which the narrative (characters and events) in the extract fits the action adventure genre. Use examples from the extract. (8 marks)

Q2. Explain how each of the following elements is used to create effects:

• soundtrack,
• editing
• mise en scene
• camerawork

You should use at least two examples from the extract for each element. (20 marks)

Remember to use the terminology HERE

Q3. Discuss the representations in the extract.
Refer to stereotypes in your answer.
Use examples from the extract.    (20 marks)

You might consider the representation of:

• gender
• race and nationality
• criminals
• heroes