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- 2. Starter Hello we areMiss Gunter and Mr Perrins What is your favourite film? And why?
- 3. Film Studies Course structure Thecourse is divided into two halfs each worth fifty percent of the overall grade. Two question exam Two part course work
- 4. EXAM There are twoquestions. The first will focus on an unseen extract (superhero movie) where you will analyse the scene. The second will be to discuss the themes and content within a film chosen, Bend it Like Beckham
- 5. Coursework There are twoparts to the coursework The first is to analyse and research a film of your choice which will include target audience and methods of distribution and exhibition. The second will be to produce a short film / opening of a film. This will include planning, production and post-produciton working within a group in a chosen role.
- 6. Todays Objectives WALT Introductionto the Film Studies, starting to think critically about films. What is genre? What are the codes and conventions of Horror? How is meaning and effect created in films? WILF Apply macro analysis to identify different genres. List main elements used in creating meaning in films. Apply micro analysis to understand effect in films.
- 7. Introduction to Film Weare going to start by introducing some key terms and exploring them within film scenes. WHAT IS GENRE?
- 8. Genre Is amethod of catergorising film by reoccuring content. What elements might exist within horror – Discuss.
- 9. Things to consider •Sound • Editing • Mise-en-scene – We will discuss this soon. • Camera angles • Camera movement • Special Effects • Colour • Lighting
- 10. Mise-en-scene A french termmeaning everything within the frame. This includes: costume, props, location, lighting, colour / decoration, how the actor moves
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- 13. Watch the sceneand discuss in groups what elements make this a horror film. Task
- 14. Micro Analysis Micro Analysiswill help you understand how meaning is created in films. It is basically the ‘Language of Film’ You will be focusing on Mise-en-scene and ONE of the following areas: • Cinematography (framing, camera angles and movement, shot size, focus) • Sound (Diegetic and Non-Diegetic, parallel and contrapuntal, sound bridges, ambient sound and sound effects) • Editing (Types of edits, pace of editing and special effects)
- 15. Mise-en-scene Elements of mise-en-sceneinclude: •Setting •Costume & Props •Lighting and colour •Performance •Gesture & Body language
- 16. Cinematography These Elements Include: •Framing •Camera Angles and Movements •Shot Size & Composition •Focus
- 17. Sound These Elements Include: •Diegetic & Non Diegetic •Parallel & Contrapuntal •Sound Bridges •Ambient Sound and Sound Effects
- 18. Editing These Elements Include: •Types of Edits •Pace of Editing •Special Effects
- 19. Task Together these elementscreate meaning and atmosphere in the film. They also influence emotional responses in audiences and help inform the audience about the world of the film. Watch the scene and discuss how the elements are used to create meaning.