Curriculum Intent
Film Studies explores the world of cinema - both British and global. We examine the technical construction of films, considering how choices influence how ideas are communicated. We also consider how film represents the world in which we live, and how this changes over time. We study ways in which films are constructed so as to promote and brand themselves in a commercially competitive environment. This is in order to develop students’ ability to understand how the films are created to influence our attitudes and behaviour.
Curriculum Features
Students will complete modules in film language including camera usage, editing and film conventions. Students will have the opportunity to use digital still and video cameras and software such as Corel Paintshop Pro and learn how to write Industry-standard screenplays.
Overview
Year 9
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Area of study: |
Hollywood Big Tent Cinema - Black Panther |
Hollywood Classic Genre - King Solomon’s Mines |
Hollywood Blockbuster - Jaws |
Global English Language Film - Life of Pi |
Genre film - The Woman on Black |
Genre FIlm - The Others |
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What should they know? |
Cinematography : Shot Types Camera Angles Types of sound |
What the key elements of an image are
Stereotypes and countertypes of gender and ethnicity |
Cinematography: Camera movement Narrative Stages |
Cinematography: Lighting and colour Special Effects Narrative Stages |
Genre convention of horror: Cinematography Character Lighting Editing |
Genre convention Narrative Location Music
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What should they be able to do? |
Analyse how cinematography is used to convey meaning in key scenes with a focus on shots and angles
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Compare how Africa is represented in comparison to Black Panther |
Analyse how cinematography is used to convey meaning in key scenes with a focus on camera movements
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Analyse how cinematography is used to convey meaning in key scenes with a focus on lighting
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Analyse how technical choices impact on the audience |
Identify the elements of an effective horror film |
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Key vocabulary |
Connotations Denotation Diegetic non-diegetic |
Mise-en-scene Stereotype Countertype Representation Reinforce Subvert |
Zoom Tilt Dolly Crane Equilibrium Disequilibrium Symbolism |
Low key High Key Depth of Field Enigma Narrator |
Jump Scare Lewton Jump Gothic Sinister Tension Convention |
Denouement Isolation Soundtrack Period
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Assessment |
Analysis of the use of film language in the ritual battle scene |
Comparison of the representation of Africa in both KSM and BP |
Analyse how cinematography is used in the first and second shark attacks |
Storyboard a scene with a shipwreck and shark attack Write a commentary on cinematographic choices |
Analysis of the use of film language in a choice of scenes |
Create a pitch for a horror film and storyboard a trailer using horror conventions |
GCSE Exam Information: Exam Board, papers and topics (weighting and length of paper) WJEC / Eduqas exam board 30 % Coursework 60% Exam
Useful links: https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/film-studies-gcse/#tab_keydocuments
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/media-studies-gcse/#tab_keydocuments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcIy9NiNbmo
http://www.umsl.edu/~gradyf/theory/propp1.htm
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