Spiderman 2002 The School Sequence Mock GCSE exam

Here is an exaple of the type of question you will get for Paper 1 of you Film Studies exam.
In the Exam, you will be allowed to read the questions before watching the extract.
Watch this extract carefully 3 times. For the first viewing, just watch.
Viewing 2 - you may make notes. In the exam, you will have 10 minutes after your 2nd viewing to add to your notes.
Viewing 3 - continue to make notes on anything you might have missed.



GCSE FILM STUDIES MOCK EXAM
Answer all the questions.
Read the questions before viewing the extract. You will be given 3 minutes for this.
The extract is taken from Spiderman (2002).
The sequence shows Peter discovering more of his spider abilities while at High School.
1. (a) Identify one example of sound used in this extract? (1)
(b) Why is sound used at this point? (2)
(c) How are two of the following used to create tension in this extract:
• use of camera
• editing
• special effects
• mise-en-scène? (7) [10]
2. (a) Identify one typical super hero movie theme or issue used in this extract. (1)
(b) What makes this theme or issue typical? (3)
(c) Explain how this type of theme or issue is used in one other Super Hero movie you have studied. (6) [10]
3. How do DVD covers encourage us to rent or buy a DVD? You may refer to the resource material to help you. (See Below) [10]
4. You have been asked to design a box set for a selection of existing Super Hero 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 boxset. (9) [20]