The Micro features of Film

Focus of the UnitKey Terms

Assessment Information

Focus of the Unit• This unit focuses on the micro features of

film and the construction of meaning and emotion.

Micro Features

• Cinematography – what can we talk about here?

Micro Features

• Editing – What can we talk about here?

Micro Features

• Sound – what could we talk about here?

Micro Features

• Performance – a new concept• The way in which the actors play their roles

and the way they interact with each other.• Can be made up of aspects like body

position, body language, movement, use of voice, delivery of dialogue, body posture, gestures etc

Key Concepts

• Identifying how micro features ‘construct meanings and contribute to the sensory impact of film.’

• Reflecting on your individual response to micro features of films

• Exploring the relationship between the film and spectator

• Develop an awareness of how you as a spectator have an active role in film viewing

The Assessment• An analysis of a film extract – 1500 words• You are required to explore how one or more

micro elements construct meaning and provoke response in a film extract

• You are encouraged to support your work will illustrative visual material.

• You can choose any film BUT make it a good one

• The extract should be about 3-5 mins long

Holiday Homework….

What do you already know?

• Watch the follow film extract paying close attention to the micro elements we have just been discussing.

• Choose 1-2 examples for each of the 5 micro element and explain how it is used in the film and what effect it creates.