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These are helpful notes for the A level Film Studies WJEC exam. It covers Section A of the exam worth 40 marks predominantly focusing on Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo. The questions of auteurism and production context are on here and are told in detail how to answer. I got A star and A grades in my film studies A level with the exam and coursework. I also got the best female film student award at my colleges award ceremony. I am now at the University of Edinburgh Napier doing an undergraduate film degree in my first year.

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VERTIGO




A level Film Studies notes for the WJEC

By Nina Pritchard

, In your exam for Section A,
Auteur question
The sole focus on this question
Always refer to the wording
of the question.
there will be two questions. is to argue that
In this case it will be revolved Hitchcock is an auteur due to Keep trying to prove that
around auteurism. motifs in his filmography
Auteurism is a french term such as; young blonde women, Hitchcock is an auteur.
derived from the violence, schisms, spirals,
French newwave of Cinema staircases, double framing and
meaning a film is more. You will do this by:
a direct reflection of a directors
personal creative vision.

1. Chose a sequence from Vertigo that reflects this argument
2. Use film form such as cinematography, mise-en-scene,
editing, sound and performance.
3. Use this structure: Film form-analysis-motif-how and why-
argue Hitchcock as an auteur

Because this section also involves Alien by Ridley Scott,
the Hitchcock section of your essay will be worth 20
marks. Ten marks for knowledge and understanding and
ten marks for application (analysis).

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