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).