Writing the Comparative Analysis Essay
Essay Writing Frame: Media GCSE
Compare how
teenagers are represented in action/fantasy film.
800-1500 words
Introduction: Knowledge and understanding of the
texts studied
Name the two
films
Explain the
conventions of the film genre (using media terminology)
Explore how
the two films meet these conventions
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Analysis and Interpretation of the texts/
Representation
Explain the
film’s key message and structure
Highlight
its Unique Selling Point
Identify the
Target Audience and why the characters would appeal to that audience –
comment on aspiration and representation
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Representation of social and cultural message and
values/ Media Language
Highlight
the social and cultural message behind the film
Discuss why
this message would impact on the Target Audience
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Media Language/ Codes and Conventions
Close film analysis
of a key scene from the film
Comment on
the effect on camera shots/ camera movements/ sound/ mise en scene
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Conclusion
Comparison
of how the characters are represented to link to essay title
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