8a Film

8a.1Publications

The information given in this section of the handbook must be read in conjunction with the Film guide.

May and November 2010 examination sessions
Title of publication	Date of issue
Film guide	March 2008
Film teacher support material	July 2008
DVD film support material (pilot material available on request while stocks last)	November 2005

8a.2Summary of latest arrival dates: May and November 2010 sessions

Action	To	Latest arrival date	Method/form
Submit film presentation selection	IB Cardiff	15 January 2010/ 15 July 2010	Form 6/FPS
Submit predicted grades and marks for internal assessment	IB Cardiff	10 April 2010/ 10 October 2010	IBIS
Submit sample production portfolios	Moderator	20 April 2010/ 20 October 2010	Form 6/FPPHCS Form 6/FPPSCS
Submit all independent studies	Examiner	30 April 2010/ 30 October 2010	Marksheet Form 6/FISCS
Submit all presentations (CDs)	Examiner	30 April 2010/ 30 October 2010	Marksheet Form 6/FPCS

8a.3Internal assessment

Internal assessment is a requirement for film at both higher level and standard level. Of the total marks for film, 50% is allocated to this component at both higher and standard level. The submission of sample work from candidates at each level allows the IB to moderate teachers’ marks for these components in order to achieve a common standard across schools.

8a.4Internal assessment requirements

The criteria for internal assessment are published in the Film guide. Each criterion has levels of achievement with descriptors. The descriptors should be used to assess the performance of each candidate on each criterion. The assessment should be made by the person responsible for teaching the Diploma Programme film course.

8a.4.1Production portfolio

Higher level and standard level

This section of the internal assessment is based on part 3 of the course of study.

In conducting the assessment the teacher is encouraged to take into account all aspects of a candidate’s contribution to and involvement in production, at whatever point in the course these have occurred.

There may be wide diversity in the nature of different candidates’ contributions to production, and part 3 of the course is designed to be flexible and responsive to the needs, interests and aptitudes of the candidates. Teachers and candidates should refer to the assessment criteria and descriptors for guidance during the course, in addition to the course details.

The candidates’ involvement in and contribution to production should be evaluated by the teacher using the assessment criteria and descriptors. The total mark out of 50 should be submitted on IBIS by 10 April/10 October.

Each candidate must complete a copy of the production portfolio coversheet (Form 6/FPPHCS (higher level) or Form 6/FPPSCS (standard level)), which must accompany their work when submitted for assessment. Each candidate’s work must be enclosed in a separate folder. The teacher should enter the marks for internal assessment on to the appropriate coversheet. The purpose of the comments box on the coversheet is to help moderators understand how teachers have arrived at their marks, so it is particularly important to mention strengths or weaknesses that may not be apparent from the production portfolios themselves.

Schools are required to submit productions on DVD only. DVDs must be clearly labelled with candidate session numbers. DVD navigation must be clearly marked. Every film should be preceded by a production slate (a black screen with white lettering) stating the candidate’s name and number, the school and school code, the title of the film and the student’s designated role. Schools must check that all DVDs can be played on standard equipment (DVDs should be non-regional) and not through a PC only.

8a.5The marks for internal assessment

Ensure that you have used the correct assessment criteria and descriptors for each level and component for internal assessment. Remember to use whole numbers only; do not use decimals, fractions or estimates.

Carry out an arithmetical check. Add up the achievement levels and check that the total marks for each component are correctly entered. If scaling is required in order that each mark corresponds with the percentage available for the component, this will be undertaken at IB Cardiff.

Please remember that the coversheet has three sides at HL and two sides at SL to be completed.

8a.6Moderation of internal assessment

The submission of sample work from candidates allows the IB to moderate the marking of teachers in order to achieve a common standard across schools.

8a.6.1Samples for moderation

Ensure that all candidates’ production portfolios are clearly labelled on the front cover with the:

For each level, give to the coordinator by any internal school deadlines:

8a.6.2The submission of IA/PG data and sample work

The coordinator must submit internal assessment/predicted grade data on IBIS to arrive by 10 April/10 October.

The coordinator must send to the moderator to arrive by 20 April/20 October the:

8a.7External assessment: Independent study

The independent study section of the external assessment is based on part 2 of the syllabus but will also draw to some extent on part 1. At both higher level and standard level the independent study accounts for 25% of the total marks.

8a.7.1Procedure prior to the submission of the independent studies

Ensure that all candidates’ independent studies are clearly labelled on the front cover with the:

Each candidate must complete a copy of the independent study coversheet Form 6/FISCS, which must accompany their work when submitted for assessment. Each candidate’s work must be enclosed in a separate folder.

Please remember that the coversheet has two sides to be completed.

8a.7.2Submission of the candidates’ independent studies

The mark/attendance sheets have been withdrawn in favour of coordinators indicating on IBIS those candidates who have not submitted examination material for a particular component. The same screen can be printed off and used as a checklist for collecting candidates’ work.

Include the candidate checklist with the independent studies. Package the studies and checklists securely. The coordinator should then send the package to the examiner to arrive by 30 April/30 October.

8a.8External assessment: Presentation

The presentation section of the external assessment is based on part 1 of the syllabus. At both higher level and standard level the presentation accounts for 25% of the total marks. The choice of films prescribed by the IB is included in the November issue of Diploma Programme coordinator’s notes each year. This is published on the online curriculum centre (OCC) and is also available via the film page of the OCC (http://occ.ibo.org). Teachers will choose three films from this list provided by the IB. These films must not have been studied in class. Students should be provided with the name of the chosen films four weeks in advance of the presentation. They will select one film from the three and prepare the presentation within this four-week period.

The teacher conducts, but does not assess, this component of the examination. The CD of each candidate’s presentation must be submitted to the examiner for the assessment of this component. Each candidate must complete a copy of the presentation coversheet Form 6/FPCS, which must accompany their work when submitted for assessment. Schools must check that all CDs can be played on a standard CD player and not through a computer. Schools must also keep a copy of all student work. Schools must notify IB Cardiff of the three films selected using Form 6/FPS by the deadline of 15 January/15 July.

8a.8.1Practical arrangements on the examination day

It is recommended that a timetable/schedule be prepared showing the order in which the candidates will make their presentations. There should be a short break between each candidate. A maximum of 15 minutes should be allowed for each higher level candidate. A maximum of 10 minutes should be allowed for each standard level candidate.

8a.8.2Conduct of the presentations

The candidate’s presentation must be in the response language in which he or she has registered for film.

The presentation must be recorded on CD for each candidate. Video cassettes must not be used.

Candidates may refer to notes, but the presentation must not be simply a reading of them.

The candidate must make the presentation on his or her own; the candidate may not be supported by anyone other than the teacher.

8a.8.3Submission of the candidates’ presentations

The mark/attendance sheets have been withdrawn in favour of coordinators indicating on IBIS those candidates who have not submitted examination material for a particular component. The same screen can be printed off and used as a checklist for collecting candidates’ work.

Include the candidate checklist with the labelled CDs. Package them securely, in CD holders and using a padded envelope. The coordinator should then send the package to the examiner to arrive by 30 April/30 October.

Please remember that the coversheet has two sides to be completed.

8a.9Summary of the coordinator’s requirements

The following is a summary of what the coordinator will need from the film teacher(s).

	Material required by internal school deadline
Higher level internal assessment	For sending to moderator: internal assessment sample work One production portfolio coversheet Form 6/FPPHCS for each sample candidate One production portfolio for each sample candidate For sending to IB Cardiff: IA/PG data Predicted grades Production portfolio marks out of 50
Standard level internal assessment	For sending to moderator: internal assessment sample work One production portfolio coversheet Form 6/FPPSCS for each sample candidate One production portfolio for each sample candidate For sending to IB Cardiff: IA/PG data Predicted grades Production portfolio marks out of 50
Higher level and standard level external assessment	For sending to the examiner: independent study One independent study coversheet Form 6/FISCS for each candidate Each candidate’s independent study Candidate checklist For sending to the examiner: presentation One presentation coversheet Form 6/FPCS for each candidate Audio recording of each candidate’s presentation Candidate checklist For sending to IB Cardiff One film presentation selection Form 6/FPS