A Level Film Studies Overview
A Level Film Studies in September 2018 provides a comprehensive insight into studying film at an advanced level. The course involves analyzing 12 films based on various themes and aspects of filmmaking, culminating in exams and coursework. Students delve into key elements of film, aesthetics, and representation to explore a wide range of cinematic genres and styles, from Hollywood classics to experimental and documentary films.
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A LEVEL FILM STUDIES SEPTEMBER 2018
OUTCOMES FOR THIS TASTER LESSON ARE: Give you an insight into what studying A Level film will be like LHS Use your understanding of the elements of film to analyse two independent films Compare how the films represent the key theme of growing up/ identity
September 2018 You study a total of 12 films set by the exam board. It s 70% Exam and 30% Coursework (Non Examination Assessment) You will have 2 exams at the end of the two years. Each one is 2 hours long. For the coursework you have a choice of making a short film (between 4 and 5 minutes) or a screenplay accompanied by a digitally photographed storyboard
All films are studied in relation to the following: The Elements of film Film as a Representational Medium Film as an Aesthetic Medium Film Contexts We will return to this slide a bit later!
All films are studied in relation to the following: The Elements of film Film as a Representational Medium Film as an Aesthetic Medium Film Contexts
Key film terminology These words are classified as the elements of film. How many do you know? Discuss with the person next to you. MISE EN SCENE CINEMATOGRAPHY PERFORMANCE SOUND EDITING
Mise -en-scene Everything in the frame: setting, lighting, props, costume and make up, Performance (also part of mise-en-scene) Performance and movement of characters (including body language) To understand characters and relationships between characters Cinematography Lighting and colour, camerawork (angles and movements) Sound Dialogue, sound effects, musical accompaniment/ background music Editing Shots scenes and sequences: how the film is cut/ put together to create meaning
Key theme: Growing up/ Identity We are going to compare two INDEPENDENT films; one US and one UK. We are going to analyse how the elements of film construct the idea of growing up/ identity. UK US Andrea Arnold (2009) Richard Linklater (2014)
Fish Tank is a 2009 British Drama film written and directed by Andrea Arnold. It centres around main character, 15 year old Mia who lives with her mother and sister. Mia s hard partying mum neglects her children in search of her own fun. Mia s mum s boyfriend Conor becomes attracted to Mia and has an affair with her (sexual) Key sequences: 1. 13.10-16.30 2. 17.50-19.02 3. 20.20-22.40
SEQUENCE ANALYSIS: Fish Tank How has the director used the elements of film to construct a representation of identity/ growing up? Mise en scene (and performance) Location? Costume/ make up? Lighting? Props? Cinematography (can you spot any interesting camera angles or movements?) Sound (what type of music is used?) Editing (pace of clip? Fast/ slow?)
Boyhood is a 2014 American Independent coming of age drama written and directed by Richard Linklater. Filmed over 12 years with the same cast it s a story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason. Key sequences: 1. 29.15-35.38 2. 1:00:00-1:04:50
SEQUENCE ANALYSIS: Boyhood How has the director used the elements of film to construct a representation of identity/ growing up? Mise en scene (and performance) Location? Costume/ make up? Lighting? Props? Cinematography (can you spot any interesting camera angles or movements?) Sound (what type of music is used?) Editing (pace of clip? Fast/ slow?)
Sequence 2: Comparing the two films How do the two films construct similar representations of identity/ growing up? Answering these questions will help you: 1. What issues do the children have to deal with? 1. Are these relatable issues? Do they seem realistic? 1. What are adult role models like? eg mums/ dads/ stepdads 1. What conversations do these role models have with their children? 5. How do independent film directors approach film making in a different way to directors of Hollywood blockbusters?
