Starter:
Decade in 7 minutes video – Mind Map Quiz game: What is?
Discuss: What are messages?
“There's no mistaking the political statement in V for Vendetta, in which the hero is also a terrorist. “ Discuss
New Info: What is Dystopia?
What are Distopian Themes?
V for Vendetta Messages & Values 2 - Categorise
New Info/Create Meaning (mood board) Themes in V for Vendetta - Mood Board
Research, Sharing & Learning:
Group 1
Themes & Social relevance
Group 2
V for Vendetta - some Themes
Group 3
V for Vendetta Messages & Values - Key Scene & Values
Group 4
V for Vendetta - Messages & Values Religion
Apply
Exam Skills: How to write a thematic essay & structure
Section
A Question 1
How
are the key messages and values communicated in the films you have
studied? [40/100 marks]
For questions set on the area of
messages and values, candidates may offer discussions centring on the
types of messages and values that can be interpreted from the
texts selected for response and also discuss the processes
by which these messages and values may be communicated.
Stage 1: Point (Themes)
In mixed groups, short list to 5 Distopian Themes - select based on how this links to the messages and values of the film.
Stage 2: Planning: Point & Examples (Key
Scenes)
Evey's
Torture (Guantanamo, Rendition) & awakening
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EWnPG_yKYk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruEUCwVgHdk
Larkhill (GMO & Vaccines) & Valerie's Letter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EWnPG_yKYk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruEUCwVgHdk
Larkhill (GMO & Vaccines) & Valerie's Letter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHC94ubuTEM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2W0-z8EnaM
Bishop & Evey
Bishop & Evey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2SuiGJAEoE
Ending (Revolution) & Evey's role
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-gHVGOoE48
V's Speech (Suicide Bomber, Media Network)
V's Speech (Suicide Bomber, Media Network)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chqi8m4CEEY
Dietrich's Secret Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVWdplyDx8
Conclusion: Which of these beliefs/ideas is the film supporting or criticising?
Stage 2: PEAS Main Body - Using your Themes List (last lesson)
“The character personifies (the theme of)... therefore film condones the belief that...”
“The theme of vengeance is used to explore the idea that Terrorism is...”
“The film explores the theme of... through the scene/character... (description) the costume is... (analysis) and symbolises...(synthesis) this celebrates/criticises/warns the ideal/belief that...”
“The film has strong...values, and questions the role of... by exploring the themes of...”
Stage 3: Write your Thesis Statement (Answer the question): what are the ideas of the film?
>Freedom is more important than life
>One man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist
>People should not be scared of their governments, governments should be scared of their people
>Fascism/Oppression/Dictatorships happen only if the people allow it
Check Your Learning
Apply to demonstrate (essay plan – points & Key scenes examples)
Collage of the Themes of
the film you will focus on from looking at the key scenes (using homework 4 hrs
of prep – all posts labelled “messages and themes”
Do not use stills from the
film or any of the iconography – use google images
Review
Why does the film raise
these themes – what message is it trying to put across?
How
are the key messages and values communicated in the films you have
studied? [40/100 marks]
Stage 2: Conclusion
Character Profile Role Play – ‘Black Bag”
Stage 2: Conclusion
Character Profile Role Play – ‘Black Bag”
Interrogate V about his story/motivation - what are his beliefs, values, message of his actions
Interrogate Sutler
Interrogate Evey
Interrogate Dietrich
Conclusion: Which of these beliefs/ideas is the film supporting or criticising?
Thematic approach (as opposed to Chronological)
Theme> Example> (Analysis of scenes)> Message & Ideas (Explain meaning)
Essay frameworks (given out)
“Through the theme of … the film conveys the message that...”
“The character personifies (the theme of)... therefore film condones the belief that...”
“The theme of vengeance is used to explore the idea that Terrorism is...”
“The film explores the theme of... through the scene/character... (description) the costume is... (analysis) and symbolises...(synthesis) this celebrates/criticises/warns the ideal/belief that...”
“The film has strong...values, and questions the role of... by exploring the themes of...”
Stage 3: Write your Thesis Statement (Answer the question): what are the ideas of the film?
>Freedom is more important than life
>One man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist
>People should not be scared of their governments, governments should be scared of their people
>Fascism/Oppression/Dictatorships happen only if the people allow it
Check Your Learning
Exemplar: Thesis Statement V for Vendetta exam response exemplar (messages &
values)
Point (Theme)
Examples (Clips/scenes)
Analysis (HOW they create this theme Mise, Sound, Edit, Cinematography & the PURPOSE of this, meaning behind it)
Explain (How it links, explores the Ideas & Messages the film)
Homework:
Preparatory Reading on Representation
http://leighmediaasfilm.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/macro-representation.html
Q. What meaning can you read into how National Identity or Gender is represented in V clips?
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