Subject: Film Studies Pre-A-level

Know It (Knowledge) Use It (Application) Stretch It (Development) Research the life and works of a Watch one of this director’s films, Write a detailed review of the film, well-known, mainstream film with the director’s commentary summarising how the film was director. Ideas could include: playing if possible. made, and how successful you think • Martin Scorsese During the film, make notes on: this director was in creating a ‘masterpiece’. • Steven Spielberg • How the genre of the film is • Francis Ford Coppola clearly conveyed through its • Wes Anderson content • Tim Burton • What you think is visually • James Cameron appealing about the film Ideally, select a director who has • How well the actors have received an Oscar, or at least has adapted to their given roles received an Oscar nomination. Research the production and budget of the film. Research and make notes on genre Select a film from a genre of your Write an essay evaluating the genre theory: choice, which interests you. While conventions of your chosen film- • What is genre? watching the film, make notes on how is this film typical of the genre? • What are three elements of the elements of genre that you Refer to key scenes from the film. genre? notice in this film. • What are some popular film genres? • How are genres categorised? Summarise at least one critical perspective (eg, Steve Neale). Consider films that have impacted Create a Letterboxd account and Produce an illustrative diary or you at different stages of your life – write a review of each film, timeline which documents the make a timeline of films that you considering why you liked each film impact each film had on your life – remember enjoying at different and how you responded to each include stills from the film or its ages. film. marketing material. Review the difference between active and passive spectatorship – how did these films engage you? Consider your spectator response.