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1 A A Level Film Level Film Studies Studies Student Handbook Student Handbook http://www.kinged.suffolk.sch.uk/subjects/overview/ Mrs NortonBerry (KS5 Subject Leader) [email protected] Mr Gower [email protected]

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Page 1: Student handbook 2017 - King Edward VI School · 3 Film)StudiesAt7a7Glance)(WJECEduqas))) Youwill!study!11feature!lengthfilms!andseveral!short!films.! Youwill!sit!2examinations!at!the!endof!Year!13.!Eachlasts!2½

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   AA     Level  Fi lmLevel  Fi lm     StudiesStudies    

Student  HandbookStudent  Handbook                                  

   

http://www.king-­‐ed.suffolk.sch.uk/subjects/overview/      

Mrs  Norton-­‐Berry  (KS5  Subject  Leader)  NB@king-­‐ed.suffolk.sch.uk  

 Mr  Gower  

GW@king-­‐ed.suffolk.sch.uk                

 

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Rationale    Film  is  one  of  the  main  cultural  innovations  of  the  20th  century  and  a  major  art  form  of  the  last  hundred  years.  Those  who  study  it  characteristically  bring  with  them  a  high  degree  of  enthusiasm  and  excitement  for  what  is  a  powerful  and  culturally  significant  medium,  inspiring  a  range  of  responses  from  the  emotional  to  the  reflective.  Film  Studies  consequently  makes  an  important  contribution  to  the  curriculum,  offering  the  opportunity  to  investigate  how  film  works  both  as  a  medium  of  representation  and  as  an  aesthetic  medium.    At  the  root  of  all  film  studies  is  a  recognition  that  films  are  made:  they  are  constructed  using  a  range  of  elements  –  cinematography,  mise-­‐en-­‐scène,  sound,  editing  and  performance  (the  key  elements  of  film  form)  –  which  are  organised  structurally  in  terms  of  narrative  and  often  genre  (the  structural  elements  of  film  form).  How  filmmakers  use  these  elements,  frequently  in  complex  and  highly  artistic  ways,  is  a  large  part  of  what  constitutes  the  formal  study  of  film.  Equally  important  is  how  spectators  respond  to  the  work  filmmakers  create  and  how  learners  interpret  the  films  with  reference  to  spectator  response,  relevant  contexts,  critical  approaches  and  debates.  In  turn,  these  formal  studies  have  a  direct  impact  on  learners'  own  work  as  filmmakers  and  screenwriters.  For  this  specification,  the  elements  underpinning  the  study  of  film  are  organised  into:    

•  Core  study  areas,  which  learners  apply  to  all  the  films  they  explore    •  Specialist  study  areas,  which  learners  apply  to  specific  films  

 Taken  from  the  WJEC  Eduqas  A  Level  specification  

 

   The  aims  of  the  course:  

• To  enhance  enjoyment  and  appreciation  of  film  and  its  role  in  shaping  our  ideologies  • To  broaden  knowledge  and  understanding  of  film  and  the  range  of  responses  films  can  

generate  • To  understand  film  history  and  significant  film  movements  in  order  to  gain  a  sense  of  the  

development  of  film  from  its  early  years  to  its  still  emerging  digital  future  • To  appreciate  the  significance  of  film  and  film  practice  in  national,  global  and  historical  

contexts  • To  apply  theoretical  understanding  to  the  study  of  film,  exploring  how  films  generate  

meanings  and  responses  and  the  different  ways  in  which  spectators  respond  to  film  • To  explore  and  replicate  film  production  techniques  through  the  creation  of  a  short  film  

   

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3 Film  Studies  At-­‐a-­‐Glance  (WJEC  Eduqas)  

 You  will  study  11  feature  length  films  and  several  short  films.  You  will  sit  2  examinations  at  the  end  of  Year  13.  Each  lasts  2  ½  hours  and  makes  up  35%  of  your  final  A  Level  grade.  The  NEA  coursework  production  makes  up  the  remaining  30%.  This  involves  the  planning,  filming,  editing  and  written  evaluation  of  a  4-­‐5  minute  short  film.    

   Year  12  Overview  –  Component  1:  Varieties  of  Film  and  Filmmaking  +  NEA       NB    

(4  lessons  per  fortnight)  GW    (2  lessons  per  fortnight)  

Production  Tasks    (1  lesson  per  fortnight)  

 

Autumn  Term   B:  Captain  Fantastic    

C:  This  is  England   Cinematography  and  Editing  tasks  B:  Inception  

 

Spring  Term   A:  Blade  Runner    

C:  Fish  Tank    

Editing  and  Sound  tasks  A:  Some  Like  It  Hot  

     

Summer  Term  

Study  Leave/  Component  1  Full  Mock  Exam  NEA  Research  and  Planning  

NEA  Research  and  Planning  

NEA  Research  and  Planning  

NEA  Production  and  Evaluation  

NEA  Production  and  Evaluation  

NEA  Production  and  Evaluation  

 Year  13  –  Component  2:  Global  Filmmaking  Perspectives  +  Revision  (films  TBC)  

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4 Expectations  at  KS5  

 Year  12  is  a  big  jump  from  Year  11.  You  must  become  an  independent  learner  who  takes  responsibility  for  your  own  progress.  We  will  provide  you  with  endless  links  to  resources,  articles,  videos  and  research,  but  it  is  what  you  do  with  this  that  matters.    We  expect  you  to:  

1) Provide  a  well-­‐organised  folder  to  store  and  organise  all  work  and  bring  it  to  every  lesson  (see  next  page  on  staying  organised)  

2) Keep  your  electronic  files  organised  and  accessible,  including  backing  up  work  3) Make  detailed  notes  every  lesson    4) Complete  homework  on  time,  to  a  suitable  standard  5) Take  responsibility  for  meeting  deadlines  6) Attend  every  lesson,  on  time  7) Be  proactive  in  communicating  with  your  teacher(s)  e.g.  if  you  have  missed  a  lesson,  have  

problems  with  work,  or  know  you  will  be  absent  from  a  lesson    8) Check  your  email  regularly:  this  will  be  our  primary  form  of  communication  with  you  9) Act  responsibly  with  equipment  and  ICT  privileges    

 Mrs  Norton-­‐Berry:     NB@king-­‐ed.suffolk.sch.uk  Mr  Gower:     GW@king-­‐ed.suffolk.sch.uk    

Homework  and  Feedback  Policy  Homework  The  expectation  at  A  Level  is  that  you  will  complete  a  minimum  of  5  hours  per  week  of  additional  study  for  each  of  your  subjects.  Some  of  this  will  be  from  explicitly  set  homework  tasks,  but  the  remaining  time  should  be  made  up  of  useful  and  proactive  tasks  of  your  own  initiative.  Examples  of  tasks  may  include  (but  is  not  limited  to):  

o reviewing  and  consolidating  lesson  notes  o researching  topics  covered  in  class  o wider  reading  o watching  examples  of  other  texts  from  relevant  time  periods/  film  

movements/directors  o practising  the  filming  and/  or  editing  of  specific  film-­‐making  techniques    o re-­‐watching  set  texts,  perhaps  with  the  audio  commentary  on  o watching  DVD  special  features  of  set  films    o creating  revision  resources  and  testing  yourself  o analysing  key  scenes  from  set  films  o planning  practice  exam  questions  

 Feedback  Our  marking  and  feedback  will  be  timely,  regular  and  actionable.  

i) Exam  Units  You  will  complete  one  formally  assessed  piece  of  work  per  film  text  studied  (approximately  half  termly)  which  will  be  reported  home  via  Go4Schools.  Once  assessed  you  will  be  required  to  act  upon  the  feedback  and  make  the  relevant  improvements  to  show  your  understanding  of  how  to  progress.  

ii) NEA  unit  Feedback  during  the  completion  of  the  production  coursework  will  be  verbal.  Students  will  be  required  to  keep  a  production  log  for  the  duration  of  the  unit  where  they  record  ideas,  advice,  peer  reviews  and  teacher  guidance.    

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5 Organisation  in  A  Level  Film  Studies  

 If  you  are  well-­‐organised,  you  will  find  the  course  runs  much  more  smoothly.    You  will  be  examined  on  the  work  you  do  throughout  the  two  year  course  at  the  end  of  Year  13,  so  you  need  to  ensure  your  notes,  handouts,  folders  and  electronic  files  are  clearly  presented,  systematically  filed  and  continually  reviewed  and  consolidated.      Folder  Get  hold  of  a  sturdy  ringbinder  (preferably  one  of  the  larger  lever-­‐arch  folders)  specifically  for  your  Film  Studies  work.  You  must  bring  this  subject  folder  to  every  lesson.  It  will  be  checked  periodically.  Use  subject  dividers  to  create  the  following  clearly  labelled  sections:  

1. Course  Admin  (to  include  handbook/  policies/  letters/  course  overviews)  2. Production  Tasks  3. Component  1:  Varieties  of  Film  and  Filmmaking    

a. Hollywood  1930-­‐1990    b. American  Film  Since  2005    c. British  Film  Since  1995    

4. Component  2:  Global  Filmmaking  Perspectives  a. Global  Film  b. Documentary  Film  c. Film  Movements  –  Silent  Cinema  d. Film  Movements  –  Experimental  Film  (1960-­‐2000)  

5. Component  3  –  NEA  Production  a. Planning  b. Production  c. Evaluation  

6. Assessed  Work      Mac  account  Your  desktop  should  be  kept  clear.  Anything  saved  onto  your  desktop  is  only  available  locally  on  that  single  machine.  Ensure  all  work  is  correctly  filed  within  sub-­‐folders  of  your  Machomes  folder.  Every  time  you  take  a  screen  shot  it  will  automatically  drop  it  onto  the  desktop.  Get  into  the  habit  of  immediately  moving  it  into  an  appropriate  folder  in  your  documents  before  then  using  it  for  its  designated  purpose.  In  your  Machomes  documents  you  should  create  a  new  folder  called  AL  Film.  Within  this,  create  3  new  folders:    

1. Component  1  2. Component  2  3. Component  3  

Within  each  of  these  folders,  create  sub-­‐folders  using  the  unit  titles  listed  above,  with  sub-­‐folders  within  each  called  the  name  of  each  film  that  will  be  studied  in  that  unit.          

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Assessment  Objectives  (What  the  examiners  are  looking  for)  

 • AO1  -­‐  Demonstrate  knowledge  and  understanding  of  elements  of  film  

 • AO2  -­‐  Apply  knowledge  and  understanding  of  elements  of  film  to:  

o  analyse  and  compare  films,  including  through  the  use  of  critical  approaches  o evaluate  the  significance  of  critical  approaches    o analyse  and  evaluate  own  work  in  relation  to  other  professionally  produced  work  

 • AO3  –  Apply  knowledge  and  understanding  of  elements  of  film  to  the  production  of  a  film    

   

   

Use  of  School  Equipment    

You  are  permitted  to  borrow  equipment  to  use  off-­‐site  once  you  have  returned  a  parental  permission  slip.  In  doing  so  you  are  agreeing  to  accept  full  responsibility  for  any  loss  or  damage  sustained.  Equipment  must  be  returned  promptly,  fully  charged,  as  other  students  or  staff  may  need  it.  All  equipment  must  be  booked  in  advance.  It  is  your  responsibility  to  check  batteries  are  charged,  SD  cards  are  provided  and  all  equipment  is  in  full  working  order,  otherwise  you  may  be  liable  for  its  replacement.      

Health  and  Safety    

It  is  in  the  nature  of  Film  Studies  that  staff  and  students  are  often  working  in  situations  in  which  accidents  are  possible,  resulting  in  personal  injury  or  damage  to  equipment.      

When  using  a  camera  or  other  equipment,  always  make  sure  it  is  in  good  order  and  complete  with  all  appropriate  accessories.  If  this  is  not  the  case  you  must  report  it  to  a  member  of  the  Film  department.  Always  take  proper  care  with  equipment  and  be  sensible  about  the  decisions  you  make.  Do  not  leave  any  equipment  unattended  at  any  time.    

When  working  on  location  be  aware  of  your  operational  environment  and  do  not  attempt  anything  that  could  place  you  or  others  at  risk.  Seek  permission  to  film  where  required  and  ensure  you  do  not  film  members  of  the  public  without  their  permission.      

With  all  electrical  equipment  ensure  that  you:  ! do  not  attempt  to  interfere  with  any  plugs  or  sockets  ! do  not  attempt  any  repairs  ! keep  food  and  drink  away  ! take  care  to  avoid  loose  cables  

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7 Recommended  Reading  

 Books  An  endorsed  student  textbook  should  be  available  for  purchase  in  the  spring  term  of  Year  12.  In  the  meantime,  it  will  be  of  benefit  to  you  to  read  widely  around  the  subject  and  keep  up-­‐to-­‐date  with  film  releases,  reception  and  developments.      An  Introduction  to  Film  Studies,  Jill  Nelmes  (older  editions  of  this  book  can  be  purchased  used  for  0.01p  from  Amazon)    

The  Good,  The  Bad  and  the  Multiplex,  Mark  Kermode,  2012  ISBN:  978  0  099  54349  7      

Websites  http://www.guardian.co.uk/film    http://www.bfi.org.uk      http://www.bbfc.co.uk    http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfilms/    http://www.film4.com/    http://www.totalfilm.com    http://www.empireonline.com    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment_and_arts/    http://www.filmsite.org/    http://www.screenonline.org.uk      YouTube  Channels  

 Film Riot: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6P24bhhCmMPOcujA9PKPTA No Film School: http://nofilmschool.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Folding Ideas: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNtlmLB73-7gtlBz00XOQQ