Your initial proposal Please complete this form prior to our lesson on Monday Group Meeting I will be meeting with groups of students studying each film early this week. Your work is assessed in three areas: Cultural / historical / institutional context surrounding the film (8 marks) Your analysis of how meaning is constructed in […]
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Textual Analysis – Independent Research
A key elements of IB is Independent Research. You must demonstrate that you are able to conduct independent research into: Your chosen films (reviews / online essays) The macro features of the film The wider context surrounding production and reception This must be done independently, your teacher cannot do this for you! We will share our […]
Textual Analysis, Structure and Assessment
Assessment and Structure Assessed Examples Grade 7 Grade 5 Grade 3
Compiling Your Video Essay
These are the assessment criteria for your comparative video essay… Comparative study (SL and HL) Marks Total A Task components 12 32 B Comparing and contrasting 12 C Assembling the comparative study 8 There are two possible essay titles for your video. How and with what effect are specific film elements of German expressionism used within […]
Structuring The Comparative Essay
An IB Film essay is multilayered (like an onion). Here is a graphic, which tries to explain those layers: 1) The inner most layer must have as it’s focus the micro features of the sequence. 2) The middle layer is on the macro features of the film. In this case genre & representation So, for […]
Research Sources for your Comparative Video Essay
In your final video essay, which compares our two films you need to show that you have done some research. From IB Film Specification: ‘Each student carries out broad research, using both primary and secondary sources, in order to investigate possible areas of film focus and films for comparison from within the areas of film […]
Horror Cinematography & Sound Analysis
Today we are considering cinematography & sound design that is conventional (typical) of horror films. We will watch Suckablood (BC Horror) in class and use this to consider how the cinematography & sound is typically ‘horror’. Learning Intention: Trying to understand how German Expressionist cinematic techniques were the blueprint for horror films. Task Answer the […]
Representation of the Vampire
Let’s do some close analysis of select sequences from our two set texts. You will be allocated two sequences, one from each film. OUTCOME Your job is to explore the representation of the vampire monsters at these moments in the film. Firstly, do a close micro analysis of: Editing Sound Cinematography Mise-en-scene Then consider, how […]
Monsters
Some monsters to thrill, scare and delight you. Why do we like to scare ourselves? A key features of any horror film is the monster. The monster is said to represent the fears, anxieties and concerns of society at that time. That means that the monster and the theme of the film are inextricably linked and intertwined […]
Horror Narrative
The next macro study to apply to a film is to consider the narrative as part of the genre. Remember the basics of narrative? What are the typical features of a horror narrative? Consider two narratives as you complete this document: A fairy story you know well. (Has this has been done previously?) A horror […]