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1. GCSE Film
Studies
Paper 1
Explanation

2. Paper 1 is worth 50 marks
• You will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to get
these 50 marks.
• You will be answering questions on
Superhero films.
• You will watch a clip from a superhero film
and answer questions on it.
• You will analyse a poster or similar.
• You will create an idea for a new product.

3. It will be split into 4 questions:
• Q1: Explain technical elements
used in the clip. (10)
• Q2: Explain how parts of the clip were
from a Superhero film. (10)
• Q3: Study the provided product and
explain why it has been designed
like it has. (10)
• Q4: Create a new product. (20)

4. Questions 1 (10) and 2 (10):
• Will always be a response to a clip from a
superhero film.
• You don’t have to have seen that film to be
able to answer the questions on it.
• You will be able to watch the clip 3 times (we’ll
do some work later on how to and what to watch
).
• You could be asked about ANY micro
element used in the clip such as
sound, camera angle or lighting.

5. Question 3 (10 marks)
• This question will be a response to something in
the exam such as a poster or DVD cover.
• You will be asked to use your knowledge about
film and the film industry and then use the
‘thing’ included to help give you an idea of
what sort of things you could mention in your
answer.

6. Question 4 (20 marks)
• Your final question will be worth the most amount of
marks.
• You should spend the most amount of time on this
section.
• This section will ask you to create a new product, such
as a poster, DVD box set, new film or front cover.
• This will be related to superhero films.

7. Question 1:
(a) Identify something. ONE mark
(b) Explain why it is used. TWO marks
(c) How are two of the following used to create something. SEVEN
marks
• Sound
• Editing
• Mise-en-scene
• Camera angles
• Camera movement
• Special Effects
• Colour
• Lighting
On the exam paper there
will be any 4 of these micro
features. So make sure you
are familiar with each of
these 7 micro features.
Typical question 1 structure (10 marks)

8. Example Question 1:
(a) Name one camera angle used in this extract.
ONE mark
(b) Why is this camera angle used? TWO marks
(c) How are two of the following used to create a
sense of danger for the main characters.SEVEN
marks
• Sound
• Mise-en-scene
• Camera angles
• Special Effects
• Lighting

9. Example Question 1:
(a) Name one camera angle used in this extract.
ONE mark
(b) Why is this camera angle used? TWO marks
(c) How are two of the following used to create a
sense of danger for the main characters.SEVEN
marks
• Sound
• Mise-en-scene
• Camera angles
• Special Effects
• Lighting

10. Question 1 and 2 practice:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVpW4A
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The first time watching through, simply
watch the clip and either:
+If you know the film, look specifically for
things that make it a SuperHero film.
+If you don’t, pay attention to the characters
and quickly work out their role and
character type.

11. Question 1 and 2 practice:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVpW4A
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The second time watching through and:
+Make sure that you can explain what
character types are used and identify
things (such as props or key
themes/narrative) that appear in other
SuperHero films.
+Start to make mental notes about answers
on what the question is asking.

12. Question 1 and 2 practice:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVpW4A
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The third time watching through, watch the
clip to see:
+ What the question is asking!
+ Is it asking about lighting? Props? Mise-
en-sce? Camera angles?
+ This is your last chance, so make sure
that you can actually remember the
evidence you need.

13. Question 2:
Question 2 will also be about the extract
clip.
It will ask for more detail about SuperHero films
in general, which is where your revision of
the genre will come into use.
You will need to be familiar with the typical
features of other SuperHero films and
ideally know 2 or 3 SuperHero films well
enough to give them as examples.

14. Question 2:
2. (a) Identify one typical Superhero
convention used in this extract. (1)
(b) Describe one example of how this
convention is used in another
Disaster Movie. (3)
(c) Explain why this convention is
used in other Disaster Movies you
have studied. (6) [10]

15. Question 2:
2. (a) Identify one typical Superhero
convention used in this extract. (1)
(b) Describe one example of how this
convention is used in another
Disaster Movie. (3)
(c) Explain why this convention is
used in other Superhero Movies you
have studied. (6) [10]

16. Question 2:
2. (a) Identify one typical Superhero
convention used in this extract. (1)
(b) Describe one example of how this
convention is used in another Super
Hero film. (3)
(c) Explain why this convention is
used in other Super Hero films you
have studied. (6) [10]

17. Question 3 (10 marks)
• This question will be a response to something
in the exam such as a poster or DVD cover.
• You will be asked to use your knowledge
about film and the film industry and then
use the ‘thing’ included to help give you an
idea of what sort of things you could
mention in your answer.
• Try to avoid writing about the thing in front of
you for your answer. Use it as a guide and help.

18. • How do film companies create interest in their
movies in advance of their release? You may
refer to the resource material to help you. (10)
Question 3 (10 marks)
Example questions
• How is merchandising used in the marketing
of films? You may refer to the resource
material to help you. (10)
• How do DVD covers encourage us to buy or
rent a DVD? You may refer to the resource
material to help you. (10)

19. • How do film companies create interest in
their movies in advance of their release?
You may refer to the resource material to
help you. (10)
Question 3 (10 marks)
Time for you to have a go at answering an
example question:

20. Resource material

21. • How is merchandising used in the
marketing of films? You may refer to the
resource material to help you. (10)
Question 3 (10 marks)
Time for you to have a go at answering an
example question:

22. Resource material

23. Question 4 (20 marks)
• Your final question will be worth the most amount
of marks.
• You should spend the most amount of time on this
section.
• It will be split into 4 smaller sections-pay attention
to the possible score for each question.
• This section will ask you to create a new
product, such as a poster, DVD box set, new film or
front cover for a DVD or Blu-Ray.
• This will be related to Superhero films.

24. Useful revision reminders:
• Write down 5 key features of a one-sheet poster
• Write down 5 key features of a teaser poster
• What 5 key features would you expect to find on
a DVD cover?
• What 5 key things would be important on a
website designed to promote a film?
• Think of 5 different ways that you could promote
your film.

25. Write down 5 key features of a one-sheet poster

26. Write down 5 key features of a teaser poster

27. What 5 key features would you find on a DVD cover?

28. What 5 key features would you find on a DVD cover?

29. What 5 key features would you find on a DVD cover?

30. What 5 key things would be important on a
website designed to promote a film?

31. What 5 key things would be important on a
website designed to promote a film?

32. What 5 key things would be important on a
website designed to promote a film?

33. Think of 5 different ways that you could
promote your film

34. Think of 5 different ways that you could
promote your film

35. Question 4 (20 marks)
Example questions:
• You have been asked to design a box set for a
selection of existing Superhero movies. Complete
the following tasks:
• (a) Choose two appropriate films for the box set. (2)
• (b) Briefly describe one extra feature in your box set. (3)
• (c) Design and annotate the cover for your box set. (6)
• (d) Explain how your extra feature and the design of your
cover will help to sell your box set. (9)

36. Question 4 (20 marks)
Example questions:
• You have been asked to create a marketing
campaign for a new Superhero Movie about a
Superhero called Lightning Man. Complete the
following tasks:
• (a) List three items from your campaign. (3)
• (b) Briefly describe how one of these items targets an
audience. (3)
• (c) Design and annotate two items from your marketing
campaign. (8)
• (d) Explain how your marketing campaign creates interest.
(6)

37. Question 4 (20 marks)
Example questions:
You are working for a company that is producing a new
blockbuster Superhero movie called Red Devil.
(a) Name one female actor to star in your movie. Explain why she is
suitable. (3)
(b) Name one male actor to star in your movie. Explain why he is
suitable. (3)
(c) Create and annotate a poster for your movie. Consider:
Superhero movie conventions the layout and design of film posters. (8)
(d) Explain which features in your poster will help ‘sell’ your movie. (6)

38. Question 4 practice:
You have been asked to create a new Superhero film and to
design some of the marketing for the film. Complete the
tasks listed:
(a)Think of a new Superhero film title (3)
(b)Create a tagline for your new film (3)
(c)Design and annotate a website to promote your
new Superhero film (8)
(d)Suggest a download for your website (4)
There are some hints and tips on the next few slides to help you gain full marks on this
question.

39. Question 4 (20 marks) practice
• Section a:
• Worth 3 marks:
• Think of a new Superhero film title.
HINT: When creating any answer for this question, the answers that get the
most marks show that you have a good understanding about the genre.
For this example question, a title that has things in common with other
Superhero films would give the most amount of marks, especially if you
briefly explained WHY you chose/created it.

40. Question 4 (20 marks)
• Section b:
• Worth 3 marks.
• Think of a new tagline.
(Important to remember: What is the difference between
a tagline and a logline?)
HINT: When creating any answer for this question, the answers that get the
most marks explain why they chose this idea by comparing it to others that
you have seen for other films.

41. Question 4 (20 marks)
• Section c:
• Worth 8 marks:
• Design and annotate a website to promote
your new Superhero film.
• What can you use to help with this answer?
HINT: When creating any answer for this question, pay attention to the
things it’s asking you to do: here it’s not just designing the website but also
annotating the design to explain what you’ve designed and WHY.

42. Question 4 (20 marks)
• Section d:
• Worth 6 marks:
• Suggest a download for your website.
HINT: When suggesting ANY idea, such as a download, the answers that get
the most marks explain why this download will help to convince people to
watch the film.

43. Exam practice
• Time to put all of this into having a go at a full exam paper.
Remember:
• You will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to get these
50 marks.
• You will be answering questions on Superhero
films.
• You will watch a clip from a superhero film and
answer questions on it.
• You will analyse a poster or similar.
• You will create an idea for a new product.