A2 Film Studies Welcome to FM3

College and Film Studies ‘Core Expectations’ 100% attendance. Punctuality. To use lesson time wisely. To fully participate in lessons/lesson activities. To be able to work with others when required. No mobile phones. (unless asked to use them) To listen and respect others when they are talking. Aim high! But also…

New Folder System! This year Film Studies have introduced a Film Portfolio – a folder that we provide for you to store important documents, booklets, marked work, hand-outs, target setting documents and other important paperwork. You should use this folder. (No ‘pretty’ folders, sorry if you have already purchased these) This is in line with the ‘Core expectation’ set by college in which all students need to have a folder/portfolio. You should bring this to ALL Film Studies lessons.

College and Film Studies ‘Core Expectations’ As part of the new college ‘Core Expectations’ you are expected to complete 3-4 hours of homework or independent study per week, per subject. Homework will be set in lessons but will also be ed & on Moodle. Think about how you are going to manage this.

A2 Film Studies FM3 Film Research and Creative Projects 50% of A2 course 25% of A Level

FM3 Film Research and Creative Projects 2 parts…….. Research Project = 40% Creative project = 60%

FM3 Film Research and Creative Projects Creative Project You will produce a screenplay for an extract from an original film idea or for a short film. The screenplay will be approximately 1800 words and must be accompanied by a synopsis of the film and an analysis of the ideas and influences behind the work.

FM3 Film Research and Creative Projects Creative Project We will start working on this in class after half-term but you can begin to think and develop ideas for your script.

Small Scale Research Project This is designed to allow you to develop research skills. Starting with a focus film you will plan and produce a presentation on one aspect of film studies – it could be based around cinema history, a certain director or star, a technical innovation or a theory: the choice is yours.

Small Scale Research Project The presentation script is worth 25 marks The Annotated Catalogue is worth 15 marks =40 =40% of the coursework grade

Small Scale Research Project Your research topic must clearly fit into one of the following frameworks: star/performer genre auteur (in its broadest sense) social, political and cultural studies gender issues ethnicity institution technology Use these frameworks to help shape your project – it’s worth trying to mention them – implicitly or explicitly - in the title.

Small Scale Research Project Representations of suburban America in the films of David Lynch Representations of Paris in French & American films Filming the unfilmable – Columbine on screen Modern Japanese horror films and their American remakes Childhood & family in the films of Shane Meadows The use of sound in the films of Sergio Leone The recreation of the grindhouse genre by Tarantino & Rodriguez The evolution of the Batman film The enduring popularity of the James Bond films The influence and evolution of product placement The representation of women in the films of Pedro Almodóvar Guilty Pleasures - How cinema Hollywood rediscovered the female audience.

Small Scale Research Project Pick up a tracker sheet – these are to help you plan and structure your work. Complete it in every lesson.

Small Scale Research Project Today: Identify the area of your research project and then start to narrow it down – it needs to be specific. Think about your focus film Research! Research! Research! Look at exemplar scripts Talk to me

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Reminder If you are planning to resit your coursework please contact Jo asap and make an appointment.

Why not take Media Studies as your extended Study option? If you would like to take AS Media Studies please talk to me, Jo, Leanne or Shelley.