Official IB Film IA criteria

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Led by undefined, weak or inappropriate filmmaker intentions, the portfolio pages and supporting evidence provide a limited or incomplete outline of the student’s research, creative explorations and production work, or the student’s understanding of the specific film production role is inaccurate, irrelevant or unclear.

Possible characteristics: Limited, Irrelevant, Simplistic, Superficial

Led by clearly defined and appropriately creative filmmaker intentions, the portfolio pages and supporting evidence provide a description of how the student’s research, creative explorations and production work contributed to a mostly relevant or appropriate understanding of the specific film production role.

Possible characteristics: Adequate, Attempted, Underdeveloped, Uneven

Led by clearly defined and appropriately creative filmmaker intentions, the portfolio pages and supporting evidence provide a detailed and informative explanation of how the student’s research, creative explorations and production work contributed to an accurate and relevant understanding of the specific film production role. The work appropriately addresses how any non-original materials have been creatively adapted, as necessary.

Possible characteristics: Good, Accurate, Focused, Relevant

Led by clearly defined and appropriately creative filmmaker intentions, the portfolio pages and supporting evidence provide a compelling and discerning evaluation of how the student’s research, creative explorations and production work contributed to a highly appropriate understanding of the specific film production role. The work appropriately addresses how any non-original materials have been creatively adapted, as necessary.

Possible characteristics: Excellent, Discerning, Insightful, Thorough

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

The film or collection of film clips demonstrate(s) a limited level of ability in the student’s production skills, as appropriate to the one film production role. The student’s use of skills, techniques and/or approaches are rudimentary and the results are ineffective.

Possible characteristics: Limited, Irrelevant, Simplistic, Superficial

The film or collection of film clips demonstrate(s) an acceptable level of ability in the student’s production skills, as appropriate to the one film production role. Some relevant skills, techniques and/or approaches are applied, but these are underdeveloped.

Possible characteristics: Adequate, Attempted, Underdeveloped, Uneven

The film or collection of film clips demonstrate(s) a competent level of proficiency in the student’s production skills, as appropriate to the one film production role. Relevant skills, techniques and/or approaches are applied in a clear and suitable manner.

Possible characteristics: Good, Accurate, Focused, Relevant

The film or collection of film clips demonstrate(s) a sophisticated level of proficiency in the student’s production skills, as appropriate to the one film production role. Relevant skills, techniques and/or approaches are applied in a highly effective manner.

Possible characteristics: Excellent, Discerning, Insightful, Thorough