IB Film - Assessment
There are THREE elements of assessment in IB Film
- Presentation (25%) - Externally Assessed
- Independent Study (25%) - Externally Assessed
- Film Production and Portfolio (50%) - Internally Assessed
For more information about the role requirements of the Production Portfolio, see the Guidance and Training page.
IB Film (HL)
Textual Analysis:
Presentation Study an extract (5 minutes) from a prescribed film and offer a detailed textual analysis of the extract within the context of the film as a whole. "An oral presentation of a detailed critical analysis of a continuous extract from a prescribed film. The extract must be no longer than 5 minutes." Maximum presentation length 15 minutes. Prescribed films announced in Grade 12 (choice of three). |
Film Theory and History:
Independent Study Study at least four films from more than one country. "Rationale, script and list of sources for a short documentary production of 12 to 15 pages on an aspect of film theory and / or film history based on a study of a minimum of FOUR films. Chosen films must originate from more than one country." Rationale - no more than 100 words Script - 12 to 15 pages, dual column/documentary style. |
Creative Process:
Film Production & Portfolio
Film: 6 - 7 minutes inc titles Trailer: 40 - 60 seconds Film Rationale: 100 words max Trailer Rationale: 100 words max |
IB Film (SL)
Textual Analysis:
Presentation Study an extract (5 minutes) from a prescribed film and offer a detailed textual analysis of the extract within the context of the film as a whole. "An oral presentation of a detailed critical analysis of a continuous extract from a prescribed film. The extract must be no longer than 5 minutes." Maximum presentation length 10 minutes. Prescribed films announced in Grade 12 (choice of three). |
Film Theory and History:
Independent Study Study at least two films from more than one country. "Rationale, script and list of sources for a short documentary production of 8 to10 pages on an aspect of film theory and / or film history based on a study of a minimum of TWO films. Chosen films must originate from more than one country." Rationale - no more than 100 words Script - 8 to 10 pages, dual column/documentary style. |
Creative Process:
Film Production & Portfolio Create and Produce an original film as part of a team or as an individual "Completed film project with accompanying written documentation - no more than 1200 words." Film: 4 - 5 minutes inc titles Film Rationale: 100 words max |