Homework

Revise for a short Test on areas we have covered so far for this Case Study. Due: TODAY – Wednesday 25th February

Entrance Activity

You have 5 minutes to complete the Test you have been given.

YOU WILL then peer assess to establish WWW and what could be EBI for that student and then reflect on your own personal targets.

FeedbackYOU MUST Peer assess another students answers to see WWW and what could be EBI.

Feedback for the student is absolutely key!

Answers1) ‘Belfast in the early 70’s was total chaos’

2) 1974 – The Troubles

3) Daniel Day-Lewis

4) “I want you to have some respect”

5) ‘The Setup’ – ‘The confrontation’ – ‘The resolution’

Answers6) Free Love & Dope

7) Broken Frame, LOW ANGLE shot

8) Stereotypes –

Angry? Resentful? Hatred? Patriotic? Prejudice?British Authority?

Based on the feedback you have been given, YOU MUST note down x3 Targets that WILL improve your chances of meeting your potential for this section of the exam.

Stereotypes

Stick this in your exercise books and annotate the stereotypes represented in this shot.

Extension – YOU COULD think about any other stereotypes represented in the text.

Homework

Exam question How far does the opening sequence of the film you have studied establish the idea of conflict? YOU MUST produce a 1 Page-Review of how the micro features construct this idea to the spectator. Due: Monday 2nd March

Title:‘In the Name of the Father’ – Key Scenes Analysis – Part 2)

Wednesday 25th February 2015

FM2 – British and American Film (60%) of AS Level)

Section B – British Film topics Identity Study –

‘In the Name of the Father’ and ‘Hunger’

Why?

Aims & Objectives

• YOU WILL re-cap prior learning.

• YOU WILL analyse 2 other Key scenes from the film to establish some of the key themes & issues YOU MUST be aware of for the exam.

• Review the learning.

AO1

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of film as an audio-visual form of creative expression together and

AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding, including some of the common critical approaches that characterise the subject, when exploring and analysing films.

FM2 – EXAM BOARD EXPECTATIONS

• Study at least two films• Focus on how macro elements of film – particularly

Narrative – construct meanings and raise issues• ‘Borders and Belonging’ - Concerned with Identity and

belonging in relation to a place which is called the United Kingdom but in which “British” is an increasingly contested term

• Focus on Migrants, as well as characters who question their attachment to or alienation from the idea of being “British”

RE-CAP

FM2 – EXAM BOARD EXPECTATIONS

Mark Scheme

• Excellent Knowledge – Institutional information, Character (Actor names), Key Scenes that are accurate (relevant) to the Question.

• Specialist language = Micro Features, Terminology associated to the Texts being studied – for example ‘The Troubles’.

• Narrative and Representation – Narrative Theory – Hallam & Marshment (2000); Syd Field; Vladimir Propp; Todorov; Stereotypes/Anti-stereotypes.

1. What is the ‘dominant reading’ (Stuart Hall – 1980) of this scene?

2. HOW do the spectators feel about Gerry’s ‘interrogation’ (Hallam & Marshment – 2000)?

Section B – British Film topics Identity Study –

‘In the Name of the Father’

YOU MUST use this sheet to establish HOW the scenes create meanings and evoke responses from the spectator. YOU SHOULD identify your understanding of the areas/questions by supporting your views with Evidence.Extension – YOU COULD compare some of the areas to other scenes in the text.

Feedback

Stereotypes• The relationship between the 2 Nations is perceived to be

prejudicial.

Stereotypes• The representation of being Irish is divided into 3 categories:

1) Gerry – ‘The petty Irish Thief’

Stereotypes• The representation of being Irish is divided into 3 categories:

2) Irish Family – Dependable and Strong

The Maguire family, in binary opposition (Levi Strauss) have embraced the British way of life.

Stereotypes• The representation of being Irish is divided into 3 categories:

‘The common portrayal of the IRA is as crazed, bloodthirsty murderers’ (Greenslade – 2000)

What have you learnt?

YOU MUST write down what YOU have learnt in relation to the scenes analysed.

‘The way the narrative is constructed forces you to sympathise with the main character’

HOW far do you agree with this statement based on the 2 scenes analysed today?

or

Homework

Produce a Mind-Map of the Stereotypes represented in ‘In the Name of the Father’ in terms of:

• Characters• Location• Narrative Due: Next Lesson – Thursday 26th February

Homework

YOU MUST write down what YOU have learnt in relation to the scenes analysed.

‘The way the narrative is constructed forces you to sympathise with the main character’

HOW far do you agree with this statement based on the 2 scenes analysed today?