G.C.S.E Film Studies

Film StudiesCourse structure

The course is divided into two halfs each worth fifty percent of the overall grade.

Two question exam

Two part course work

EXAMThere are two questions.

The first will focus on an unseen extract (superhero movie) where you will analyse the scene.

The second will be to discuss the themes and content within a film chosen, Amelie / Devils Backbone

CourseworkThere are two parts to the coursework

The first is to analyse and research a film of your choice which will include target audience and methods of distribution and exhibition.

The second will be to produce a short film / opening of a film. This will include planning, production and post-produciton working within a group in a chosen role.

Introduction to FilmWe are going to start by introducing some key

terms and exploring them within film scenes.

WHAT IS GENRE?

Genre Is a method of catergorising film by reoccuring

content.

What elements might exist within horror – Discuss.

Task

Wacth the scene and discuss in groups what elements make this a horror film.

Things to consider• Sound

• Editing

• Mise-en-scene – We will discuss this soon.

• Camera angles

• Camera movement

• Special Effects

• Colour

• Lighting

Mise – en-sceneA french term meaning everything within the

frame.

This includes: costume, props, location, lighting, colour / decoration, how the actor moves

ConotationWhat it means

DenotationWhat it is