Component 1 section c - Juno
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This document provides information about the key elements studied for US independent films for a film studies course. Students will study five independent films from 2006 to 2015, analyzing the films' cinematography, mise-en-scène, editing, sound, and their social and historical contexts. A new element requires students to complete specialist writing assignments analyzing sources on cinematography, US independent film, and a film review. The document gives examples analyzing elements like color palette, visual motifs, and character representations in the film Juno to illustrate how to analyze a film's key elements.
![5. Explore how one example of specialist writing on the chosen film you have studied has
deepened your understanding of the film. Refer to at least one sequence from your chosen
film to illustrate your answer.
In your answer, you should:
• Identify the example of specialist writing you are using in the box provided in your answer
book
• Briefly describe one key idea from the example of specialist writing you have studied
• Outline what this key idea suggests about your chosen film
• Show how this idea compares with your own views on the film (use one sequence from your
chosen film to illustrate this). [15]
Assessment Materials](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/component1sectionc-junofromeduqas-170923103159/85/Component-1-section-c-Juno-19-320.jpg)
Component 1 section c - Juno
- 1. Component 1: Key Developments in US Film Section C: US Independent Film
- 2. Section C: US independent film One question on one US independent film: Focus on Key Elements and SPECIALIST WRITING Little Miss Sunshine (Dayton/Faris, USA, 2006), 15 Juno (Reitman, USA, 2007), 12 The Hurt Locker (Bigelow, USA, 2008), 15 Whiplash (Chazelle, USA, 2014), 15 Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (Gomez-Rejon, USA, 2015), 12 Film choices
- 3. Learners will study each of their six films using the following core study areas: 1. Key elements of film form (cinematography, mise-en-scène, editing and sound) 2. The contexts of film (social, cultural, historical, political, and institutional), including key aspects of the history of film and film technology. Subject Content
- 4. New element to the specification: Specialist Writing Develop and extend knowledge and understanding of film Will be set by WJEC and consist of: • one source on cinematography • one source on US independent film (source provided in pack today) • one film review The list of sources will be published on WJEC's secure website from February 2017 and will be valid for at least three years. Focus Area
- 5. Analysing ‘The Key Elements’ • Cinematography • Mise en Scene • Editing • Sound Juno Case Study – Starting Points
- 6. How would you describe the mise en scene here?
- 7. And here?
- 8. The film uses Contrasting Colour Palettes/motifs
- 9. Visual motifs • The Lorings motif: Blue Hues signifying cold, clinical/professional environment • Mid Shots highlight the separation of the couple who are literally ‘separated’ • Signifiers of Perfection, wealth, monotiny, domestic ‘bliss’, surface happiness, staged photos of ‘happiness’ • Matching outfits signify entrapment
- 10. Mark as Prisoner
- 11. Juno as Outsider
- 12. Analysing Specialist Writing • SEE ARTICLE 1 IN PACK Juno Case Study – Starting Points
- 13. Start with an attempt at a definition What is Indie Film? • Free from external constraints – not under the direct control of a larger organisation • In film, this means: • Low budget • Use of lesser known actors • More ‘realistic’, less ‘escapist’ • Audience is small and cult or niche • Creative freedom allows film-makers to explore more controversial topics • Often critically acclaimed
- 14. “Looks to create something individual in either its aesthetics or its ideological viewpoint, or both” Specialist Writing
- 15. Female Representation • Juno character subverts conventions of female teen protagonist: • Fearless, tough, intelligent, mature, intertextually aware • Sexually confident & assertive • Female Narrator (male viewers must identify with female protagonist) • Unconventional Appearance (pale, short, no make up, casual clothes,
- 16. Male Representation: Bleeker • The Unconventional Jock – goes against generic archetypes • Named ‘Paulie’ - emasculated version of ‘Paul’ • Nerd-esque appearance: Pale skinned, Curly hair, Slim, Gawky • Childlike (Race Car Bed/Space Themed Bedroom) • Shows a more empathetic, sensitive depiction of the male • Delicate features; trustworthy & caring • Emotionally shy, stutters, cannot
- 17. Bleeker as Unconventional Jock Bleeker is introduced through a series of close ups establishing his unconventional behaviour & appearance: •Comical Sports costume - tight short shorts, oversized headband •Non-masculine build - tall, thin & lanky
- 18. The Lorings • Mark: • Irresposible/ Immature • Faded Youth • Mise en scene of wealthy teen - has a ‘playroom’ • Man boy in retreat from adulthood • Vanessa: • The Breadwinner • Young Professional successful career woman • Occupies both public and private
- 19. 5. Explore how one example of specialist writing on the chosen film you have studied has deepened your understanding of the film. Refer to at least one sequence from your chosen film to illustrate your answer. In your answer, you should: • Identify the example of specialist writing you are using in the box provided in your answer book • Briefly describe one key idea from the example of specialist writing you have studied • Outline what this key idea suggests about your chosen film • Show how this idea compares with your own views on the film (use one sequence from your chosen film to illustrate this). [15] Assessment Materials
Editor's Notes
- #3: Highlight range of films available to suit nature of group being taught.
- #4: Remind of these (but will only need to be brief given coverage in first session). Clip to illustrate.
- #5: Explain that film reviews will be provided by the board (as will all of these sources) Offer that this can (and should) be developed through the course by offering a wide range of high quality reading material - Sight and Sound as opposed to simply Empire, for example.
- #15: Handout 1ci (Provided by the board - example of specialist writing) Highlight this as a key quote and how this might develop and extend knowledge and understanding of film Use clip as an example and stress that centres might need to direct students towards particular key sequences/aspects of chosen films related to the specialist writing.
- #20: Explain candidates will have choice of which piece to refer to. Highlight skills of summary needed to address second bullet point, prior to applying to their chosen film Also highlight need for students to show their own (informed) ideas on the film - link to Paper 2 final question from previous version of spec for legacy teachers. Use final scene of Whiplash (will need burning to DVD)