Assignment front sheet Qualification Unit number and title Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma Creative Media Production Unit 11: Film Studies – Part 1 Student name Assessor name FAUSTINA STARRETT Date issued Completion date Submitted on Monday 19 th September 2016 Monday 24 th October 2016 Assignment title Write/Produce an illustrated essay to explain how genre is used to construct meaning in film through visual and technical signifiers LO Learning outcome (LO) AC In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able Task no. Evidence (Page LO 1 Understand how meaning is constructed in film through visual and technical signification 1.1 explain how meaning is constructed in film through analysis of visual and technical signification 1,2, Task 4 Learner declaration I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged. Student signature: Date: 1
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Assignment front sheetQualification Unit number and title
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma Creative Media Production Unit 11: Film Studies – Part 1
Student name Assessor name
FAUSTINA STARRETT
Date issued Completion date Submitted on
Monday 19th September 2016 Monday 24th October 2016
Assignment title Write/Produce an illustrated essay to explain how genre is used to construct meaning in film through visual and technical signifiers
LO Learning outcome(LO)
ACIn this assessment you will have the
opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
Task no. Evidence
(Page no’s)
LO 1Understand how meaning is constructed in film through visual and technical signification
1.1explain how meaning is constructed in film through analysis of visual and technical signification
1,2, Task 4
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.
Student signature: Date:
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In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION grades
M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions
An effective approach to study and research has been applied.
To achieve M1 you must research the usefulness of Genre as a critical tool for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium. You should also use a chosen genre topic to illustrate your findings in a detailed essay.
M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods / techniques
The selection of methods and techniques/sources has been justified. To achieve M2 you must show you used a range of sources of information to
research the theoretical model of genre and visual and technical signifiers.
M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings
An appropriate structure and approach has been used (in the writing of an academic essay/Video / Presentation where you discussed all the points set in tasks).
To achieve M3 you must use an appropriate and structured approach to the writing and presentation of the evidence (Essay/Presentation Work) to show a detailed understanding of genre conventions, in visual and technical signifiers. (Task 1 & 2)
D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities
Substantial activities, projects or investigations have been managed and organised.
To achieve D2 you will show substantial investigation has been demonstrated in analyzing the usefulness of Genre as a critical tool for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium and to show a detailed understanding of genre conventions, in your chosen genre’s given visual and technical signifiers. (Task 1,2,)
Innovation and creative thought have been applied.
To achieve D3 you must be able to demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking to show a clear understanding of the usefulness of Genre as a critical tool for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium and to show a detailed understanding of genre conventions, in your chosen genre in its given visual and technical signifiers in your academic essay and presentation work. Tasks 1,2,
Please note that for unit assignments assessors should use these or other exemplar indicative characteristics for the individual grade descriptors from Annexe C of the HN specification or any other relevant indicative characteristics for the particular assignment. The indicative characteristic should then be contextualised. Only one indicative characteristic per grade descriptor, M1, M2, M3, D2, and D3 is required.
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Assignment brief
Unit number and title Unit 11: Film Studies
Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Creative Media Production
Start date Monday 19th September 2016Deadline/Hand-in Monday 24th October 2016
Assessor FAUSTINA STARRETT
Assignment title Write/Produce an illustrated essay/Presentation to explain how genre is used to construct meaning in film through visual and technical signifiers
Purpose of this assignmentThis unit is designed to develop learners’ abilities in critical analysis techniques and methods. Itaddresses how meaning is created in film and how interpretations of meaning can be articulatedThrough the application of those techniques and methods. Learners must investigate how filmsare perceived by audiences as well as how they themselves respond to films. The topic under investigation is ‘Genre’.
ScenarioFor this assignment you are required to research and explain how meaning is constructed in film through analysis of visual and technical signification. You are required to choose a Genre topic to develop and show your understanding of signifiers. You can present your research in whichever form you prefer. This can be an essay, presentation or structured statement in audio, video or multimedia. You will be expected to present a short synopsis of your chosen genre topic to class. You are required to use a film or films with genre characteristics and explain using media language how genres are identified. Present your completed work with quotations, footnotes and references to support your analysis and understanding of the points that you are making in your essay and make sure that you focus specifically on the assessment criteria’s and tasks set for this assignment.
Tasks: (LO 1: 1.1 and M1, M2, M3, D2, D3)For this assignment you are required to research and explain how meaning is constructed in film through analysis of visual and technical signification. You are required to choose a Genre topic to develop and show your understanding of visual and technical signification.
Task 1. Research the usefulness of ‘Genre’ as a critical tool for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium. Gather appropriate research material, articles in books, magazines and other e-resources in the library or online and reference URL links used in bibliography. (Essay 1,000)
Task 2. Using your own chosen genre topic developed through both class lectures, discussion and your own research, analyse one specific genres’ defining characteristics and generic conventions.Reference the indicative content to show how meaning is constructed through visual and technical signifiers. Use video clips /Presentation slides on signifiers to illustrate.
To achieve M1 you must research the usefulness of Genre as a critical tool for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium. You should use a chosen genre topic to illustrate in a detailed and well referenced essay.
To achieve M2 you must show you used a range of sources of information to research the concept of genre and its visual and technical signifiers.
To achieve M3 you must use an appropriate and structured approach to the writing and presentation of evidence to show a detailed understanding of the concept and its visual and technical signifiers.
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To achieve D2 you will show substantial investigations have been demonstrated in analyzing the usefulness of Genre as a critical tool for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium and to show a detailed understanding of genre conventions, in your chosen genre in its given visual and technical signifiers. (Task 1,2,)
To achieve D3 you must be able to demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking to show a clear understanding of the usefulness of Genre as a critical tool for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium and to show a detailed understanding of genre conventions in your chosen genre in its given visual and technical signifiers in your academic essay and presentation work. Tasks (1,2,)
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Evidence checklist Summary of evidence required by student Evidence
presented
Task 1
Task 1. Research the usefulness of ‘Genre’ as a critical tool for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium. Gather appropriate research material, articles in books, magazines and other e-resources in the library or online and reference URL links used in bibliography. (Essay 1,000)
Task 2
Task 2. Using your own chosen genre topic developed through both class lectures, discussion and your own research, analyse one specific genres’ defining characteristics and generic conventions. Reference the indicative content to show how meaning is constructed through visual and technical signifiers. Use video clips /Presentation slides on signifiers to illustrate.
Sources of information:Guidance BooksJ. Monaco (2000) How to Read a Film. Oxford University Press.Rick Altman (2006) Film Genre, BFIWebsites www.filmeducation.org/resources/secondary/metropolis/www.bfi.org.uk/genre-timelines/www.screenonline /genres/narratives/codes-and-conventions/ www.cmeducation.co.uk /username - newsiest - Password - Khyber pass Electronic SourcesHyperlinks http://english.edusites.co.ukAnalysing clips.’ Children of Men’David Chandler [PDF]An Introduction to Genre Theorywww.aber.ac.uk/media/Documents/intgenre/chandler_genre_theory.pdfAn Introduction to Genre Theory. Daniel Chandler. 1. The problem of definition.JournalsIs Genre Dead? Long Live Genre! Media Magazine / Class Hand-out
DVD Filmography Moodle Sources – Selection of PowerPoint’s (examples illustrated in class)
There are also books in the college library for reference material
1 Nelmes, Jull An Introduction to Film Studies.
2 Noriega, Chon A.
Visible nations; Latin American cinema and video
3 Grant, Barr Keith
Film genre: from iconography to ideology.
4 Grant, Barry Film genre reader.5 Altman, Rick Film/Genre.
6 Krutnik, Frank In a lonely street: film noir, genre, masculinity.
Assignment front sheetQualification Unit number and title
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma Creative Media Production Unit 11: Film Studies
Student name Assessor name
FAUSTINA STARRETT
Date issued Completion date Submitted on
Monday 7th November 2016 Monday 12th December 2017
Assignment title MAKE A STUDIO PRODUCTION PROGRAMME ABOUT your chosen wider film readings and seminal texts.
LO Learning outcome(LO)
ACIn this assessment you will have the
opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
Task no. Evidence
(Page no’s)
LO 2LO 3
U 11:LO.2.1 Understand theoretical models of film analysisLO.3.1 Be able to apply critical analysis to a chosen field of film studies
2.1
3.1
Understand theoretical models of film analysis
Be able to apply critical analysis to a chosen field of film studies
1,2,
Tasks 1 & 2
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.
Student signature: Date:
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In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION grades
M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions
An effective approach to study and research has been applied.
To achieve M1 you must research the usefulness of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings as a critical tool for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium. (Task 1) You should also use films and Directors (Auteurs?) To illustrate. (Task 2)
M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods / techniques
The selection of methods and techniques/sources has been justified.
To achieve M2 you must show you used a range of sources of information to research the theoretical models relating to the class topics of wider film readings including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings
M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings
An appropriate structure and approach has been used (in the writing of an academic essay/Video / Presentation where you discussed all the points set in tasks).
To achieve M3 you must use an appropriate and structured approach to the treatment and presentation of the evidence (Studio Production ) to show an understanding of the theoretical background relating to the class topics of Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings(Task 1 & 2)
D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities
Substantial activities, projects or investigations have been managed and organised.
To achieve D2 you will show autonomy/independence has been demonstrated in analyzing the usefulness of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings as critical tools for understanding theoretical models of film analysis (Task 1,2,3)
Innovation and creative thought have been applied.
To achieve D3 you must be able to demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking to show a clear understanding of the usefulness of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings as critical tools, in an appropriate production format in your Studio presentation work. Tasks 1,2, 3
Please note that for unit assignments assessors should use these or other exemplar indicative characteristics for the individual grade descriptors from Annexe C of the HN specification or any other relevant indicative characteristics for the particular assignment. The indicative characteristic should then be contextualised. Only one indicative characteristic per grade descriptor, M1, M2, M3, D2, and D3 is required.
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Assignment brief
Unit number and title Unit 11: Film Studies
Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Creative Media Production
Start date Monday 07th November 2016Deadline/Hand-in Monday 12th December 2016
Assessor FAUSTINA STARRETT
Assignment title Write/Produce an illustrated essay/Presentation to explain how genre is used to construct meaning in film through visual and technical signifiers
Purpose of this assignmentThis unit is designed to develop learners’ abilities in critical analysis techniques and methods. Itaddresses how meaning is created in film and how interpretations of meaning can be articulatedThrough the application of those techniques and methods. Learners must investigate how filmsAre perceived by audiences as well as how they themselves respond to films. The topic under investigation include the wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings
ScenarioFor this assignment you are required to research and demonstrate an understanding of theoretical models of film analysis. You are required to critically review wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings. You may choose an auteur to profile in depth to cover the indicative content indicated above. Your evidence requirement is a structured appraisal of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings in a Studio review programme format on the topic. As a class you may decide to use individual topics for a series of programmes by different small groups.You must use relevant auteurs and texts from the selected Screenings or personal choices with studied justification. You are required to use a film or films with illustrated evidence to engage with ideas on application of theories like Auteurs using the ‘trademarks’ critical perspectives to present your findings.Present your completed work with crew profiles; treatment; scripts and film evidence to support your analysis and understanding of the readings that the programme covers and make sure that you focus specifically on the assessment criteria’s and tasks set for this assignment.
Tasks: (LO 1: 1.1 and M1, M2, M3, D2, D3)For this assignment you are required to research and demonstrate an understanding of theoretical models of film analysis. You are required to critically review the wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings in a structured studio production.
Task 1. Critically review the theoretical landscape of one chosen theory. Include references to research on film history of using verifiable sources. Evidenced in PP or Video Diary in a useful way to contribute to Studio Production goals. (Task 1)
Task 2. Provide a script that will fit the agreed Studio Production treatment Evidenced in script, PP and/or other that contributes to final programme (Task 2)
Task 3. Assess the usefulness of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings as critical tools for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium through a properly planned Studio programme. Evidenced in Studio Programme (Task 3)
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Include all the tasks above in DVD COPY and text copy of Pre-Production as evidence based on your research and reference the indicative content indicated above. Task 1. Critically review the theoretical landscape of one chosen reading in a short class presentation Include reference to research on film history and critical sources using verifiable sources. Evidenced in PP or Video Diary (Task 1)
Task 2. Provide a script that will fit the agreed Studio Production treatment Evidenced in script, PP and/or other that contributes to final programme (Task 2)
Task 3. Assess the usefulness of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings as critical tools for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium through a properly planned Studio programme.
Gather appropriate research material, articles in books, magazines and other e-resources in the library or online and reference URL links for credits ( Task 3) & bibliography (Task 1)
To achieve M1 You must demonstrate an effective approach to the study and research sources suggested for theoretical models and case studies in your chosen wider film theories are applied and evidenced in the written and presentation work submitted (Task 1)
To achieve M2 You must demonstrate Relevant theories and techniques have been applied to the research and presentation of this assignment in or Video Diary. (Task 2)
To achieve M3 M2.6. Complex information/data has been synthesized and processed through a range of sources and presentation methods indicated above You must use an appropriate and structured approach to the writing and presentation of evidence to show an understanding of the wider film readings.
To achieve D2 you will show autonomy/independence has been demonstrated in analyzing the usefulness of WIDER FILM READINGS as critical tools for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium and to show an understanding of them(Task 1,2,3)
To achieve D3 you must be able to demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking to show a clear understanding of the usefulness of Wider film readings as critical tools for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium through a properly planned Studio programme. Tasks 1,2, 3
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Evidence checklist Summary of evidence required by student Evidence
presented
Task 1
Critically review the theoretical landscape of one chosen theory. Include references to research on film history of using verifiable sources. Evidenced in PP or Video Diary in a useful way to contribute to Studio Production goals. Gather other appropriate research material, articles in books, magazines and other e-resources in Moodle, the library or online and reference URL links for bibliography.
Task 2Provide a script, crew list and treatment that will fit the agreed Studio Production Product The Evidence presented in script, PP and/or other evidence should clearly contribute to the final programme.
Task 3
Assess the usefulness of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings as critical tools for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium through a properly planned Studio programme.
Task 4
Present your Tasks as a Studio Project meeting the assessment criteria and assignment tasks for UNIT 11 in you BTEC Specification.
Use Credits & the Harvard referencing system to cite quotes and sources that you have used in completing all three tasks in the brief.
Sources of information:
Guidance BooksJ. Monaco (2000) How to Read a Film. Oxford University Press.Rick Altman (2006) Film Genre, BFIWebsites www.filmeducation.org/resources/secondary/metropolis/www.bfi.org.uk/genre-timelines/www.screenonline /genres/narratives/codes-and-conventions/ www.cmeducation.co.uk /username - newsiest - Password - Khyber pass Electronic SourcesHyperlinks http://english.edusites.co.ukRef. Analysing clips.’ Children of Men’David Chandler [PDF]An Introduction to Genre Theorywww.aber.ac.uk/media/Documents/intgenre/chandler_genre_theory.pdfAn Introduction to Genre Theory. Daniel Chandler. 1. The problem of definition.JournalsIs Genre Dead? Long Live Genre! Media Magazine / Class Hand-out
DVD Filmography Moodle Sources – Selection of PowerPoint’s (examples illustrated in class)
Recommended ReadingJ. Monaco (2000) How to Read a Film. Oxford University Press
Altman, Rick (1999/ 2006): Film Genre. London: BFI Trademarks of an Auteur – Lecture Notes / Handouts40 Best Directors – Audience and Critics survey findings (Top 10 profiles) - Lecture notesElectronic Sources
Websites WwwSensesofcinema.com/greatdirectors www.filmeducation.org/resources/secondary/metropolis/www.bfi.org.uk/genre-timelines/ www.filmsite.org/ www.imdb.com/ www.filmsite.org/www.about film schools.com /film/industry/genre/www. bbfc .co.uk www.screenonline /genres/narratives/codes-and-conventions/ Www.cmeducation.co.uk /username - nwestinst - Password – khyberpass http://edusites.co.uk http://tinyurl.com/edusites-facebook-communityJournalswww.englishand media .co.uk DVD FilmographyScreenings: See Postings Please note there are Foyle Film Festival Events linked to this unit and assignment as discussed in classTopic 2 - Auteur Studies (Assignment 2)
THEORETICAL READINGS AUTEUR STUDIES 2013-2014 Word documents Auteur & other critical readings Assignment 2 - 2013-2014 Word document Auteur - Discussion Paper Sem 1 -ASSIGNMENT 2 2013-2014 Word document
Film Studies 4 15 SEM 1 – MOODLE RESOURCES
Auteur Essay Brief 2013-2014 Word documents Unit 11: Film studies Assignment N0. 2. Word document HNCMPY1 AUTEUR ASSIGNMENT 2013 Word document http://hitchcockauteur.blogspot.co.uk/ file Auteur Studies - Stanley Kubrick file Auteur Studies - Tim Burton file KEN LOACH - AUTEUR STUDIES - file Narratives - explained PDF document
Insert your own filmography for Auteurs and all related sources used to complete the project.
There are also books in the college library for reference material
1 Nelmes, Jull An Introduction to Film Studies.
2 Noriega, Chon A.
Visible nations; Latin American cinema and video
3 Grant, Barr Keith
Film genre: from iconography to ideology.
4 Grant, Barry Film genre reader.5 Altman, Rick Film/Genre.
6 Krutnik, Frank In a lonely street: film noir, genre, masculinity.
HNCMPY1 -PART 1 (CROSS REF. TO GENRE WRITTEN WORK )GENRE SIGNIFIERS PRESENTATION – Student Name:- _________________________Student Reviewer _______________________
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CONTENT COMMENT BOXIllustration of CODES & CONVENTIONS (including visual & technical signifiers i.e. props, characters, locations, sets, clothes, lighting, camera shots, angles) are encoded mise-en-scène, editing techniques, and sound, e.g. music, dialogue.Use of illustrationAudience Recognition“pleasure of the text” Empathy, characterization, expectations – viewing choicesType of Narrative – open, closed, linear, non-linear, realist, anti-realist. Ref. Propps. Bathes. Todorov. Representation issues (gender, race, class, religion, ethnicity)Social issues (crime, marriage, etc.)Legal and ethical issues. – regulation BBFC etc. Institutional issues – mainstream (Holywood) or independent sources influence on textsBudget; Studio; Director; Actors; Distribution/Marketing Networks – box office ratings
Assignment front sheetQualification Unit number and title
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma Creative Media Production Unit 11: Film Studies
Student name Assessor name
FAUSTINA STARRETT
Date issued Completion date Submitted on
Monday 7th November 2016 Monday 12th December 2017
Assignment title MAKE A STUDIO PRODUCTION PROGRAMME ABOUT your chosen wider film readings and seminal texts.
LO Learning outcome(LO)
ACIn this assessment you will have the
opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
Task no. Evidence
(Page no’s)
LO 2LO 3
U 11:LO.2.1 Understand theoretical models of film analysisLO.3.1 Be able to apply critical analysis to a chosen field of film studies
2.1
3.1
Understand theoretical models of film analysis
Be able to apply critical analysis to a chosen field of film studies
1,2,
Tasks 1 & 2
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.
Student signature: Date:
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In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION grades
M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions
An effective approach to study and research has been applied.
To achieve M1 you must research the usefulness of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings as a critical tool for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium. (Task 1) You should also use films and Directors (Auteurs?) To illustrate. (Task 2)
M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods / techniques
The selection of methods and techniques/sources has been justified.
To achieve M2 you must show you used a range of sources of information to research the theoretical models relating to the class topics of wider film readings including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings
M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings
An appropriate structure and approach has been used (in the writing of an academic essay/Video / Presentation where you discussed all the points set in tasks).
To achieve M3 you must use an appropriate and structured approach to the treatment and presentation of the evidence (Studio Production ) to show an understanding of the theoretical background relating to the class topics of Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings(Task 1 & 2)
D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities
Substantial activities, projects or investigations have been managed and organised.
To achieve D2 you will show autonomy/independence has been demonstrated in analyzing the usefulness of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings as critical tools for understanding theoretical models of film analysis (Task 1,2,3)
Innovation and creative thought have been applied.
To achieve D3 you must be able to demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking to show a clear understanding of the usefulness of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings as critical tools, in an appropriate production format in your Studio presentation work. Tasks 1,2, 3
Please note that for unit assignments assessors should use these or other exemplar indicative characteristics for the individual grade descriptors from Annexe C of the HN specification or any other relevant indicative characteristics for the particular assignment. The indicative characteristic should then be contextualised. Only one indicative characteristic per grade descriptor, M1, M2, M3, D2, and D3 is required.
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Assignment brief
Unit number and title Unit 11: Film Studies
Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Creative Media Production
Start date Monday 07th November 2016Deadline/Hand-in Monday 12th December 2016
Assessor FAUSTINA STARRETT
Assignment title Write/Produce an illustrated essay/Presentation to explain how genre is used to construct meaning in film through visual and technical signifiers
Purpose of this assignmentThis unit is designed to develop learners’ abilities in critical analysis techniques and methods. Itaddresses how meaning is created in film and how interpretations of meaning can be articulatedThrough the application of those techniques and methods. Learners must investigate how filmsAre perceived by audiences as well as how they themselves respond to films. The topic under investigation include the wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings
ScenarioFor this assignment you are required to research and demonstrate an understanding of theoretical models of film analysis. You are required to critically review wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings. You may choose an auteur to profile in depth to cover the indicative content indicated above. Your evidence requirement is a structured appraisal of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings in a Studio review programme format on the topic. As a class you may decide to use individual topics for a series of programmes by different small groups.You must use relevant auteurs and texts from the selected Screenings or personal choices with studied justification. You are required to use a film or films with illustrated evidence to engage with ideas on application of theories like Auteurs using the ‘trademarks’ critical perspectives to present your findings.Present your completed work with crew profiles; treatment; scripts and film evidence to support your analysis and understanding of the readings that the programme covers and make sure that you focus specifically on the assessment criteria’s and tasks set for this assignment.
Tasks: (LO 1: 1.1 and M1, M2, M3, D2, D3)For this assignment you are required to research and demonstrate an understanding of theoretical models of film analysis. You are required to critically review the wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings in a structured studio production.
Task 1. Critically review the theoretical landscape of one chosen theory. Include references to research on film history of using verifiable sources. Evidenced in PP or Video Diary in a useful way to contribute to Studio Production goals. (Task 1)
Task 2. Provide a script that will fit the agreed Studio Production treatment Evidenced in script, PP and/or other that contributes to final programme (Task 2)
Task 3. Assess the usefulness of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings as critical tools for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium through a properly planned Studio programme. Evidenced in Studio Programme (Task 3)
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Include all the tasks above in DVD COPY and text copy of Pre-Production as evidence based on your research and reference the indicative content indicated above. Task 1. Critically review the theoretical landscape of one chosen reading in a short class presentation Include reference to research on film history and critical sources using verifiable sources. Evidenced in PP or Video Diary (Task 1)
Task 2. Provide a script that will fit the agreed Studio Production treatment Evidenced in script, PP and/or other that contributes to final programme (Task 2)
Task 3. Assess the usefulness of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings as critical tools for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium through a properly planned Studio programme.
Gather appropriate research material, articles in books, magazines and other e-resources in the library or online and reference URL links for credits ( Task 3) & bibliography (Task 1)
To achieve M1 You must demonstrate an effective approach to the study and research sources suggested for theoretical models and case studies in your chosen wider film theories are applied and evidenced in the written and presentation work submitted (Task 1)
To achieve M2 You must demonstrate Relevant theories and techniques have been applied to the research and presentation of this assignment in or Video Diary. (Task 2)
To achieve M3 M2.6. Complex information/data has been synthesized and processed through a range of sources and presentation methods indicated above You must use an appropriate and structured approach to the writing and presentation of evidence to show an understanding of the wider film readings.
To achieve D2 you will show autonomy/independence has been demonstrated in analyzing the usefulness of WIDER FILM READINGS as critical tools for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium and to show an understanding of them(Task 1,2,3)
To achieve D3 you must be able to demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking to show a clear understanding of the usefulness of Wider film readings as critical tools for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium through a properly planned Studio programme. Tasks 1,2, 3
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Evidence checklist Summary of evidence required by student Evidence
presented
Task 1
Critically review the theoretical landscape of one chosen theory. Include references to research on film history of using verifiable sources. Evidenced in PP or Video Diary in a useful way to contribute to Studio Production goals. Gather other appropriate research material, articles in books, magazines and other e-resources in Moodle, the library or online and reference URL links for bibliography.
Task 2Provide a script, crew list and treatment that will fit the agreed Studio Production Product The Evidence presented in script, PP and/or other evidence should clearly contribute to the final programme.
Task 3
Assess the usefulness of wider film readings, including Feminism; Marxism; Auteur and Psychoanalytical film Readings as critical tools for understanding how meaning is created in a cinematic medium through a properly planned Studio programme.
Task 4
Present your Tasks as a Studio Project meeting the assessment criteria and assignment tasks for UNIT 11 in you BTEC Specification.
Use Credits & the Harvard referencing system to cite quotes and sources that you have used in completing all three tasks in the brief.
Sources of information:
Guidance BooksJ. Monaco (2000) How to Read a Film. Oxford University Press.Rick Altman (2006) Film Genre, BFIWebsites www.filmeducation.org/resources/secondary/metropolis/www.bfi.org.uk/genre-timelines/www.screenonline /genres/narratives/codes-and-conventions/ www.cmeducation.co.uk /username - newsiest - Password - Khyber pass Electronic SourcesHyperlinks http://english.edusites.co.ukRef. Analysing clips.’ Children of Men’David Chandler [PDF]An Introduction to Genre Theorywww.aber.ac.uk/media/Documents/intgenre/chandler_genre_theory.pdfAn Introduction to Genre Theory. Daniel Chandler. 1. The problem of definition.JournalsIs Genre Dead? Long Live Genre! Media Magazine / Class Hand-out
DVD Filmography Moodle Sources – Selection of PowerPoint’s (examples illustrated in class)
Recommended ReadingJ. Monaco (2000) How to Read a Film. Oxford University Press
Altman, Rick (1999/ 2006): Film Genre. London: BFI Trademarks of an Auteur – Lecture Notes / Handouts40 Best Directors – Audience and Critics survey findings (Top 10 profiles) - Lecture notesElectronic Sources
Websites WwwSensesofcinema.com/greatdirectors www.filmeducation.org/resources/secondary/metropolis/www.bfi.org.uk/genre-timelines/ www.filmsite.org/ www.imdb.com/ www.filmsite.org/www.about film schools.com /film/industry/genre/www. bbfc .co.uk www.screenonline /genres/narratives/codes-and-conventions/ Www.cmeducation.co.uk /username - nwestinst - Password – khyberpass http://edusites.co.uk http://tinyurl.com/edusites-facebook-communityJournalswww.englishand media .co.uk DVD FilmographyScreenings: See Postings Please note there are Foyle Film Festival Events linked to this unit and assignment as discussed in classTopic 2 - Auteur Studies (Assignment 2)
THEORETICAL READINGS AUTEUR STUDIES 2013-2014 Word documents Auteur & other critical readings Assignment 2 - 2013-2014 Word document Auteur - Discussion Paper Sem 1 -ASSIGNMENT 2 2013-2014 Word document
Film Studies 4 15 SEM 1 – MOODLE RESOURCES
Auteur Essay Brief 2013-2014 Word documents Unit 11: Film studies Assignment N0. 2. Word document HNCMPY1 AUTEUR ASSIGNMENT 2013 Word document http://hitchcockauteur.blogspot.co.uk/ file Auteur Studies - Stanley Kubrick file Auteur Studies - Tim Burton file KEN LOACH - AUTEUR STUDIES - file Narratives - explained PDF document
Insert your own filmography for Auteurs and all related sources used to complete the project.
There are also books in the college library for reference material
1 Nelmes, Jull An Introduction to Film Studies.
2 Noriega, Chon A.
Visible nations; Latin American cinema and video
3 Grant, Barr Keith
Film genre: from iconography to ideology.
4 Grant, Barry Film genre reader.5 Altman, Rick Film/Genre.
6 Krutnik, Frank In a lonely street: film noir, genre, masculinity.
