Key Information
Here is the guidance from IB about the Textual Analysis Essay:
IB Film Specification Pages on Textual Analysis
Here is the assessment criteria explained:
Unit Schedule & Deadlines
- Week 1 & 2: Revise and recap textual analysis using a whole class film
- 28 Days Later (2002) Boyle
Friday 21st Sept: Screen 3 Selected Films at Fermain Valley Hotel Cinema
- Week 3: Research into context and reception of chosen film.
Friday 28th Sept: Submit textual analysis essay proposal
- Week 4: Close Analysis of selected scene. Plan & draft essay
- Week 5: Self Assess draft 1 and redraft.
Friday 12th Oct: Submit for teacher assessment
- Week 6: Redraft essay
Deadline for final submission: Monday 22nd October at 17:00
Sequence Analysis
Textual analysis essay structure & content.