1.4.1 Genre, Themes & Style (MES)

Session 1&2:


Film Genres Video
http://leighmediaasfilm.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/introduction-to-genre.html 

20 mins: Starter: what types of film is: 
kick ass, sin city, jtimberlake countdown film, clips
What are the clues/signs/characteristics?
Email me
Return Quiz: cinematography marks back

20 mins: New Info: Define & Identify examples of Genre, Themes, Style
http://leighmediaasfilm.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/themes-style-genre.html



Style: Neo-Noir & Comic Book
SIn City http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iFdPcx0W2w 
Style over Narrative?
Graphic Novel compare to the scenes in the film
Neo Noir? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg_KgzIHG-A

20 mins: Create Meaning 
Each pair (Uses the Grid to cover 1 on their Term) & how it applies to the clip
Use Grids to create a Video annotation between the teams

20 mins: Apply to demonstrate
Each pair carousels and teaches the other terms (2 teams of 6, looking at all 3 terms)


What type of film is V?
How would you describe the style?
What themes does it deal with?
http://leighmediaasfilm.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/genre-sci-fi-dystopian.html

Review: Is it a Sci-Fi, Comic Book film or Thriller?
Write me the message of the film (on a Post it or on paper)

Session 2. Close analysis of scenes
20 mins (x3) on each term to collect the evidence for above
1. Style
2. Theme
3. Genre
Final Fight Scene
Valerie's Letter
Introduction to the Characters
Revolutionary Speech
The bombing of Old Bailey & Parliament

20 mins: Write up analysis micro essay on blog & email

Is V a Sci-Fi film or a Superhero Film or a Thriller?
How does this affect the message of V for Vendetta?
How is Style used to get this message across?

Review:
Vote: SCI-FI, SUPERHERO or THRILLER
Message of the film?
What style - Hollywood or Film Noir

Homework: Next Week Read & Identify key significant terms/knowledge
9/11, Distopia & Stock Characters
http://leighmediaasfilm.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/starter-interview-with-characters.html

http://leighmediaasfilm.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/macro-representation-genre-stock.html

Individual Comment on the evidence on your mood board: To what extent is it a Sci Fi film & why (conventions, hybrid)? What are the messages of the film? 300 words