Ccea Moving Image Arts A2

Assessment Objectives
The assessment objectives below provide an indication of the skills and abilities, which the A2 AU 2
examination is designed to assess, together with the knowledge and understanding specified in the
subject content.
Total A2 AU 2 Examination Assessment Weighting: 30%
Total Marks Available: 90 (30 marks per question)
In Assessment Unit A2 2 candidates will be assessed on their ability to:
AO5 Analyse and critically evaluate moving image products and texts, demonstrating knowledge
  and understanding of film language, forms, conventions, purposes, meanings and contexts.
  Assessment Weighting: 30%
Assessment criteria
The following Assessment Criteria AO5 a–c are directly based on this objective.
In Assessment Unit A2 2 candidates will be assessed on their ability to:
AO5a   Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding of film language,
  forms, conventions, purposes and meanings.
AO5b   Analyse and Critically Evaluate moving image products and texts.
AO5c   Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding of the personal style,
  techniques, themes, purposes, meanings and contexts of historical and
  contemporary filmmakers/animators.
Candidates will also be assessed on the quality of their written communication.
This refers to candidates’ ability to:
• Select and use a form and style of writing appropriate to purpose and to complex subject matter;
• Organise relevant material clearly and coherently using specialist vocabulary where appropriate;
• Ensure typed writing is legible, with accurate use of formatting, spelling, grammar and punctuation
in order to make meaning clear.
As the assignment will take the form of a paperless exam and will be performed by candidates on
computer, basic keyboarding and navigation skills will therefore be necessary for the input of answers
during the examination.
In the event that candidates have access to spelling and grammar aids on their computers during
examination, assessment of...