COURSEWORK DEADLINE

THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR FIRST DRAFT IS 8/12/2009. Please hand your coursework in by 4pm to room 17. If you are having trouble with this come and see me before the deadline...excuses at the deadline are NOT acceptable and you will receive a warning.

Coursework Question

An analysis of a film extract - 1500 words

You are required to explore how one or more of mise-en-scene, cinematography, performance, editing, and sound construct meaning and provoke response in a film extract.

You are encouraged to support your work with illustrative visual material...e.g pictures.

Recommended length of clip 3-5mins

Have fun!

Thelma and Louise

Please add a review of Thelma and Louise, include the notes you made during class and make sure you comment on the following;

• Cinematography


• Sound


• Editing


• Mise-en-scene

Needs to be added by thursday 19th Nov

COURSEWORK PART ONE

Don't forget to bring along a selection of DVD's and a pair of headphones to next lesson so that you can do your analysis. Also think about who you would like to work with for the analysis section of your coursework. REMEMBER THE LESSON IS IN ROOM 18.

Viewing journals

Please make sure that you are up to date with your viewing journals. I expect tosee your typed up notes on editing etc for the following films;

• North by Northwest
• Fargo
• The Graduate

FARGO

Please write up your notes from the lesson. You need to thoroughly comment upon the following;

• Use of sound and the emotions sound can convey


• Use of setting


• Use of editing


• Mise-en-scene

I would also like you to review the film.

City of God

I would like you to review City of God in detail. Make sure that you comment upon mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, and sound. I would also like your opinion on the film. Please make sure you look at the film journal post on my blog to check you include everything I have requested. Have a great half term and make sure you are completely up to date as we will be starting on coursework upon our return!

Sound in Film

Choose a sequence from a film and analyse how sound is being used to convey meaning and how the spectator's reaction is being manipulated. I would like the sequence to be 10-20mins. Write 400-500 words.

Cinematography work

Choose a short extract from a film and examine closely a sequence of about 5 or 6 shots. On your blog, produce the following: 1. A description of each shot 2. An analysis of what meaning the camerawork is trying to convey. Use as many cinematography terms as you can. Refer to other films particuarly Leon. If possible provide screen shots for the sequence. An example can be seen at /classes.yale.edu/film-analysis

Work during my absence

Whilst I was away ill I set work for you to complete on costume and makeup and editing. I know that this was given to you all but very few of you have uploaded any work (well done and apologies to those who have!). I am expecting to see evidence of this work during tomorrows lesson.

Leon film review

Please see moodle for more details. Post your review of Leon up on your blog by friday 25th sept 2009

PRESENTATIONS

Do not forget, these must be completed by next lesson tuesday 22nd September.

Mise-en-Scene Presentations

Mise-en-scene Presentations
Choose a short extract from a film and analyse how the director has used aspects of mise-en-scene to tell the story, establish themes or hint at what's to come.

Within this presentation I would like you to consider the following;
· Use of lighting
· Use of editing
· Use of music
· Use of props
· Use of costume
· Use of space and off-screen space

I would also like you to explain why you enjoy the film, what makes it special to you?

Please relate these ideas to your film of choice and analyse how these elements of mise-en-scene help to set the scene and tone of a film and its characters.

You have the next two lessons and homework time to complete this work ready for tuesday!

You may like to use the links on the left of this blog t0 help you with your descriptions. Your clip can be up to 2 mins long and your presentation should be a further 4-5 mins.

Welcome to Film Studies

Welcome to the course! Throughout the course I will expect you to complete viewing journals. Viewing journals must include the following;

• Title, director, production details


• Genre


• Narrative


• Film Language (Mise-en-Scene, cinematography, performance, editing and sound)


• Audience


• The Spectator