REMEMBER! Name Describe Link What we covered about….

Remember… ORIENTATE, NAME, DESCRIBE, LINK ORIENTATE: Briefly state the scene you will analyse. NAME: Name the element you are analyzing. DESCIBE: Using film language, describe the element. LINK: Link this description to WHY you think the director has constructed the element this way and how it is meant to make the AUDIENCE feel or think.

Remember… ORIENTATE, NAME, DESCRIBE, LINK ORIENTATE: Briefly state the scene you will analyse. NAME: Name the element you are analyzing. DESCIBE: Using film language, describe the element. LINK: Link this description to WHY you think the director has constructed the element this way and how it is meant to make the AUDIENCE feel or think. In the scene where Lila first enters the cellar, the highly expressive lighting and extensive use of shadows create the understanding that there are many secrets hidden from the audience, creating suspense and making them feel uneasy. This communicates the idea that this place is not safe and full of dangerous secrets.

Remember… ORIENTATE, NAME, DESCRIBE, LINK ORIENTATE: Briefly state the scene you will analyse. NAME: Name the element you are analyzing. DESCIBE: Using film language, describe the element. LINK: Link this description to WHY you think the director has constructed the element this way and how it is meant to make the AUDIENCE feel or think. In the scene where Lila first enters the cellar, the highly expressive lighting and extensive use of shadows create the understanding that there are many secrets hidden from the audience, creating suspense and making them feel uneasy. This communicates the idea that this place is not safe and full of dangerous secrets.

RESPONDING TO SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS For example: Question 1: Explain how a production element of your choice contributes to the genre of the film. Question 2: Explain how mise en scene works to create a character in ‘Psycho’.

Deconstructin g the question When responding to the question, you need to ensure you break it apart. STEP ONE

Key verb: The doing word. This is what you actually have to do (list, describe, compare, etc) What are questions made up of?

Analyse examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it. Compare estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between. Describe give a detailed account in words of. Explain Make an idea clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts. Identify establish or indicate who or what something is. Define state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of. Combine unite for a common purpose. Function work or operate in a proper or particular way. KEY VERBS

Key verb: The doing word. This is what you actually have to do. (list, describe, compare, etc) Verb group: Consists of a main verb, alone or preceded by one or more words that explain that verb. (communicate an idea, engage the audience, combine to create) What are questions made up of?

Explain how lighting communicates an idea in the film. Explain how lighting engages the audience in the film. Explain how lighting and sound combine to create a character in the film. Describe how sound functions in the film.

Step 1: Read the question Step 2: Highlight key words (key verbs, verb group, elements, etc) Step 3: Take note of choices and restrictions the question poses Step 4: Plan your response Step 5: Write your response! Describe how the lighting contributes to the establishment of a genre in ‘Psycho’. (4 marks) Explain how a production element creates meaning for a character in ‘Psycho’. (4 marks) Let’s practice!

Step 1: Read the question Step 2: Highlight key words (key verbs, verb group, elements, etc) Step 3: Take note of choices and restrictions the question poses Step 4: Plan your response Step 5: Write your response! Describe how the lighting contributes to the establishment of a genre in ‘Psycho’. (4 marks) Explain how a production element creates meaning for a character in ‘Psycho’. (4 marks)

Step 1: Read the question Step 2: Highlight key words (key verbs, verb group, elements, etc) Step 3: Take note of choices and restrictions the question poses Step 4: Plan your response Step 5: Write your response! Describe how the lighting contributes to the establishment of a genre in ‘Psycho’. (4 marks) Explain how a production element creates meaning for a character in ‘Psycho’. (4 marks)

Step 1: Read the question Step 2: Highlight key words (key verbs, elements, etc) Step 3: Take note of choices and restrictions the question poses Step 4: Plan your response Step 5: Write your response! Describe how the lighting contributes to the establishment of a genre in ‘Psycho’. (4 marks) Explain how a production element creates meaning for a character in ‘Psycho’. (4 marks) CHOICE: When you have a choice to make RESTRICTION: What you must cover in your response

Step 1: Read the question Step 2: Highlight key words (key verbs, elements, etc) Step 3: Take note of choices and restrictions the question poses Step 4: Plan your response Step 5: Write your response! Describe how the lighting contributes to the establishment of a genre in ‘Psycho’. (4 marks) Explain how a production element creates meaning for a character in ‘Psycho’. (4 marks)

Writing your response Now you have to structure your response.

Topic sentence: Orientate the scene, Name the element/s, introduce the idea that responses to the question. Describe: Using film language, describe the element. Link: Link this description to WHY you think the director has constructed the element this way and how it is meant to make the AUDIENCE feel or think. Link: Link your analysis together and ensure you answer the question Describe how the lighting contributes to the establishment of a genre in Psycho. (4 marks)

In the opening sequence of ‘Psycho’ lighting is used to establish the thriller genre of the film. When Lila first enters the cellar, the highly expressive lighting and extensive use of shadows create the understanding that there are many secrets hidden from the audience, creating suspense and making them feel uneasy. This communicates the idea that this place is not safe and full of dangerous secrets. Therefore it is these conventions, creating by the suspicious lighting in this scene that contribute to the establishment of the thriller genre. Describe how the lighting contributes to the establishment of a genre in Psycho. (4 marks)

In the opening sequence of ‘Psycho’ lighting is used to establish the thriller genre of the film. When Lila first enters the cellar, the highly expressive lighting and extensive use of shadows create the understanding that there are many secrets hidden from the audience, creating suspense and making them feel uneasy. This communicates the idea that this place is not safe and full of dangerous secrets. Therefore it is these conventions, creating by the suspicious lighting in this scene that contribute to the establishment of the thriller genre. Describe how the lighting contributes to the establishment of a genre in Psycho. (4 marks) Let’s highlight the: 1. Orientate the scene 2. Name the element 3. Introduce the idea 4. Describe the element 5. Link to why 6. Link to audience 7. Link analysis back to question.

Topic sentence: Orientate the scene, Name the element/s, introduce the idea that responses to the question. Name: Name the element Describe: Using film language, describe the element. Link: Link this description to WHY you think the director has constructed the element this way and how it is meant to make the AUDIENCE feel or think. Name: Name the element Describe: Using film language, describe the element. Link: Link this description to WHY you think the director has constructed the element this way and how it is meant to make the AUDIENCE feel or think. Link: Link your analysis together and ensure you answer the question. (This can be a few sentences) Describe how the lighting and acting contributes to the establishment of a genre in Psycho. (6 marks) What happens if there are multiple things to analyse? Repeat! Name Describe Link

Practice EXAM questions: Question 1: (4 marks) Describe how the production element sound works to communicate an idea in the film. Question 2: (5 marks) Explain how a production element works to establish the genre of the film. Question 3: (6 marks) Describe how two production elements work together to communicate an idea. Question 4: Create your own question and answer it!