Taking Notes on the Extract Textual Analysis Take

Taking Notes on the Extract, Textual Analysis Take notes this way Establishing Shot Editing Camera Movement Sound Mes SFX or Representation

Tips 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Rephrase the question as your introduction Discuss the establishing show (all elements within it) first Discuss the extract either chronologically or use separate paragraphs for each area After you have discussed the establishing shot, if you are discussing each area individually, discuss the most prominent area first. Make sure you leave enough time discuss all areas Make a point, use a specific example, analyse it for effect on audience and then link it to represenation

Higher Marks 1. Assessing how techniques work together to create an effect 2. Analyse how and why techniques have been subverted 3. Structure 4. Sequencing/duration of techniques 5. PACE

Exam Timings Overall time allowed for note taking remains unchanged. The timings for the DVD or Audio extract for G 322/3 are now as follows: • Two minute break to read section A • First extract played/screened (no notes to be made at this time). • Second extract played/screened (notes may be made) • Short break for note making • Third extract played/screened (notes may be made) • Short break for note making • Fourth extract played/screened (notes may be made) • Short break for note making Total viewing/listening time 30 minutes (extract lengths may vary slightly from series to series).