Films have certain ‘rules’ they must play by to fit a specific genre. The link to the Prezi below give information of sci-fi genre conventions. We used this information in class to build mind maps that detail references to Star Wars.
https://prezi.com/o-lfnomvssem/science-fiction-genre-conventions/
We’ve been talking about how to best structure answers. I’ve attached the hand out from today: star-wars-narrative-answer-structure.
REMEMBER:
Developed bullet points are the best way forward for this. Make sure you order your thoughts logically. More information and sample answers can be found here.
Costume is a really important element to consider when discussing representations. We tried to chunk up costume into smaller ideas such as colour, material, accessories, CGI and hair. Discussing these things together in a response will give you a full and detailed answer.
REMEMBER:
SQA markers will want to see specific references to the film. It is vital in written responses that you describe what you see on the screen. We’re going to use the Point / Evidence / Explain structure to make developed bulletpoint answers.
This document will provide further help and info with your Ofcom homework week.
Using our new found knowledge of technical and cultural codes, we’ve been picking apart the “Kylo vs Han” scene. Everyone worked really well thinking about camera shots, angles and lighting.
REMEMBER:
It is vital you know the difference between a technical code and a cultural code.
Technical codes are all the ways in which equipment is used to tell the story in a media text, for example the camera work in a film.
Cultural codes are defined as symbols and systems of meaning that are relevant to members of a particular culture. (What we most likely assume because of the society we are part of.)
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We’ve started talking about representations in Star Wars. You’ll need to think about stereotypical and non-stereotypical characters. Rey provoked a very strong audience response due to her being strong, female hero.
The article we looked at can be found here;Â Click here.
REMEMBER:
Can you think of other parts of the film where this representation is shown?
On Friday I issued you with this document >> Media Term 1 homework *
This outlines the homework tasks I need you to complete this term to prepare for the assignment.
I cannot express how important it is that we all do well in the assignment. It is weighted at 50% of your overall grade.
If we manage to do well in the assignment, we will be going into the exam in a really strong position. These tasks set up a lot of the research for your planning stage.
Don’t let yourself down.
If you are struggling with any homework task, please speak to me and/or come to study support. (Tuesday lunch in the library, Wednesday lunch and after school in my room.)
*Big thanks to Miss Macintosh for the resource.
We’ve been discussing institutional factors that we need to consider when studying Star Wars.
REMEMBER: Institution is the key aspect that deals with anything to do with budget, rules, regulations and laws.
To kick us off, we’ve been looking at budget and where all that money was spent.
We’ve also touched on BBFC ratings and what made this film a 12a. We’ll look into more detail about this shortly, but for now familiarise yourself with BBFC ratings by clicking here.
We’ve now finished watching Star Wars (unless you were out on Friday, in which case you’ll need to arrange to catch up with me).
Now we’ve seen the full thing, we have been thinking about applying Propp’s theory to the characters in Star Wars.
We’ve discovered that characters often take on more than one character type. You need to be able to identify specific parts of the film where the character serves a function.
Great work today folks. Keep it up.
We started watching Star Wars today. You should have a copy of this mindmap in your jotter that we’ll add to while watching.
I’ve set you a short homework task for 25/08/16. A helpful website for this task is http://www.imdb.com
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