Identifying Film Genres - Features and Analysis
In this activity, students will learn to identify and describe different film genres. They will work in groups to discuss various genres and how they evoke different emotions. Through watching film clips of period drama, news feature, thriller, animation, and comedy, students will analyze key elements such as setting, characters, plot, and other unique features. This hands-on approach will enhance their understanding of the characteristics that define each genre and how they contribute to the overall cinematic experience.
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Theme 2 Film Genre Activity 2
Activity 2 Learning intention To identify the features of different genres of film. Success criteria I can describe the main features of each film genre I can work well with others
Activity 2 Group Task In your group or team discuss the following questions: How many different film genres can you name? How many words can you find to describe how each of them make you feel? You have 5 minutes in your teams. You will then be asked to feedback to the class.
Activity 2 Independent Task We are going to watch a film clip of a period drama. On whiteboards, note down key points about Setting (day, night, city, countryside) Characters (personality, age) Plot (what happens, pace) Other features (timing, way scene is filmed) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfsul81aVXo
Activity 2 Independent Task We are going to watch a film clip of a news feature. On whiteboards, note down key points about Setting (day, night, city, countryside) Characters (personality, age) Plot (what happens, pace) Other features (timing, way scene is shot) http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/25361976 (BBC Newsround News Report this may be removed)
Activity 2 Independent Task We are going to watch a film clip of a thriller. On whiteboards, note down key points about Setting (day, night, city, countryside) Characters (personality, age) Plot (what happens, pace) Other features (timing, way scene is shot) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0xLps7WSY (The agent is stealing information. If the room gets too hot then the alarms will go off)
Activity 2 Independent Task We are going to watch a film clip of an animation. On whiteboards, note down key points about Setting (day, night, city, countryside) Characters (personality, age) Plot (what happens, pace) Other features (timing, way scene is shot) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsusakRf7T8 (Toy Story)
Activity 2 Independent Task We are going to watch a film clip of a comedy. On whiteboards, note down key points about Setting (day, night, city, countryside) Characters (personality, age) Plot (what happens, pace) Other features (timing, way scene is shot) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khIgGhrmjxw (Elf)
Activity 2 Group Task Each group now has a different genre to look at. On your placemat, you have a heading of Setting, Plot, Characters, and Other. You have 2 minutes to note down as many ideas as you can about the important features of that particular genre. After two minutes, rotate the placemat and add information to the new heading.
Activity 2 Group Task Now you have information under all four headings, agree on what the most important features of that genre is and write it in the middle of your placemat. You should take one point from each part of the placemat. You will be asked to present this to the class.
Activity 2 Find Someone Who Everyone has been finding out about different genres. Now it s time to share ideas with everyone else. Find someone who can answer a question on the sheet, ask them to write their name in the box and also their answer. Who can complete their sheet first?
