Introduction to Film
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G.C.S.E Film Studies
StarterHello we are Miss Gunter and Mr Perrins
What is your favourite film?
And why?
Film StudiesCourse structure
The course is divided into two halfs each worth fifty percent of the overall grade.
Two question exam
Two part course work
EXAMThere are two questions.
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
CourseworkThere are two parts 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.
Todays ObjectivesWALT
Introduction to 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.
Introduction to FilmWe are going to start by introducing some key
terms and exploring them within film scenes.
WHAT IS GENRE?
Genre Is a method of catergorising film by reoccuring
content.
What elements might exist within horror – Discuss.
Things to consider• Sound
• Editing
• Mise-en-scene – We will discuss this soon.
• Camera angles
• Camera movement
• Special Effects
• Colour
• Lighting
Mise-en-sceneA french term meaning everything within the
frame.
This includes: costume, props, location, lighting, colour / decoration, how the actor moves
ConotationWhat it means
DenotationWhat it is
Watch the scene and discuss in groups what elements make this a horror film.
Task
Micro AnalysisMicro Analysis will 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)
Mise-en-sceneElements of mise-en-scene include:
•Setting•Costume & Props•Lighting and colour•Performance•Gesture & Body language
Cinematography
These Elements Include :
•Framing
•Camera Angles and Movements
•Shot Size & Composition
•Focus
Sound
These Elements Include :
•Diegetic & Non Diegetic
•Parallel & Contrapuntal
•Sound Bridges
•Ambient Sound and Sound Effects
Editing
These Elements Include :
•Types of Edits
•Pace of Editing
•Special Effects
Task
Together these elements create 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.