Richard Gent | Friday January 26, 2018
Categories: IB Film Resources, IB, IB Film, Silent Era, Genres & Case Studies, Film Industry, World Cinema, Films & Case Studies, Hollywood Films, Non-Hollywood Films, Genre, Narrative, Key Skills, Film Research, Research, Key Concepts, Analysis, Representation, Audience, Film Theory, Film Language, Spectatorship Theory, Queer Theory, Auteur Theory, Theory
So what do we need to do for students and teachers to perform brilliantly? Our resources are a guide to producing critically autonomous students who gain a wide range of skills in the study of film and truly make the transition from film fan to film student. Reading film Examine film as an art form, studying a broad range of film texts from a variety of cultural contexts and analysing how film elements combine to create meaning. Contextualising film Explore the evolution of film across time and…
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Rob Miller | Tuesday October 22, 2013
Categories: EDUQAS A Level, EDUQAS A2, A Level, Hot Entries, Film Research, Research
Small-Scale Research Project Annotated Catalogue: 15 Marks Presentation Script: 25 Marks Creative Project Creative Product: 45 Marks Reflective Analysis: 15 Marks FM4 Unit Introduction The A Level coursework is worth 25% of the whole grade and 50% of the A2 year – it is important that the right time is spent on the project, as there are three exam sections to work towards. Aim to devote 10-12 weeks to FM3 ensuring all work is submitted before Easter to allow time for marking, internal…
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Richard Gent | Friday January 18, 2013
Categories: A Level, GCSE, Hot Entries, Film Research, Research, Key Concepts, Moving Image Production, Film Language, An Introduction to Storyboarding, Production Zone, Print Production, Scriptwriting, An Introduction to Scriptwriting, Storyboarding
Here are some apps that are used in and out of the Film Studies classroom. We’ve attempted to find links to the different operating systems to help identify if the version you need exists. Language Close Up Film Language Glossary iOS The Close-Up Film Language Glossary of the well-known German Educational Publishers Schöningh provides clear and concise definitions of essential film language terms used in basic and advanced film courses. Though geared for use in high school (particular…
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nicoleponsford | Thursday November 10, 2011
Categories: Genres & Case Studies, GCSE, Hot Entries, Films & Case Studies, Non-Hollywood Films, Film Research, Comedy, British Film, Research, Film Analysis, Analysis, Independent, Screening Notes, Horror
Associated Resources Shaun of the Dead Screening and Research Questions.doc Who directed, produced and distributed Shaun of the Dead? How does the film reflect the pattern of many British Films of recent years? Research and detail at least ten films made by the same production company and distributor. Identify their genre Why do you think Shaun of the Dead was commercially successful? Research the UK and US box office gross and subsequent DVD/Video sales How does the film culturally represent…
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Rob Miller | Thursday November 10, 2011
Categories: EDUQAS A Level, EDUQAS A2, Amores Perros, World Cinema, A Level, Films & Case Studies, Film Research, Research, Film Analysis, Analysis
Rob Miller | Thursday November 10, 2011
Categories: Film Research, Research, Film Analysis, Analysis
IMDb.com: non-academic generic film site (not just British). Click on ‘Combined Details’ to find institutional information. Wiki Amores Perros: Useful institutional context on Amores Perros and links to Mexican Cinema Cineycorridos | Intro to Mexican Cinema : Academic analysis of Mexican Cinema – crucial of A2 Film Studies Urban Stories Screenonline.org.uk: click on films and either search by Genre, Industry and Audience, Places or Films by Decade (site developed by the BFI – British…
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Rob Miller | Thursday November 10, 2011
Categories: Genres & Case Studies, A Level, Hot Entries, Films & Case Studies, Hollywood Films, Romance, Film Research, British Film, Research, Film Analysis, Analysis, War, Period Drama, Heritage, Costume Drama
British and American Film Case Study Associated Resources Atonement Pupil Research Questions.doc Use your bibliography of British Film resources to research the following questions: Who directed Atonement? What other projects has the director been involved in and what does this say about his reputation and key specialist areas? Who wrote the novel that Atonement is based on, what do you know about him? What was the name of the Production Company and Theatrical Distributor? How would you describe…
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nicoleponsford | Wednesday October 12, 2011
Categories: Film Industry, GCSE, Hot Entries, Films & Case Studies, Film Research, Research
nicoleponsford | Wednesday October 12, 2011
Categories: Film Industry, GCSE, Hot Entries, Films & Case Studies, Film Research, Research
