FM3 - Introduction to Research
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This document provides information about the A2 Film Studies course and the FM3 coursework module. FM3 requires students to complete a small-scale research project on a film topic of their choice, presented in a presentation script and annotated catalogue. It discusses potential topics that fall under critical frameworks and banned topics. Students are instructed to propose three potential research projects in categories like star/performer or genre. The document also discusses methods for gathering primary research and assigns students an area to research based on the film "Punch Drunk Love", like genre or auteur.
FM3 - Introduction to Research
- 2. A2 Film Studies As with the AS course, the A2 Film Studies course is divided in to two modules: FM3 – Coursework Module – 50% 1. Small-scale Research Project 2. Creative Project FM4 – Examination Module – 50% A. Urban Stories – Power, Poverty & Conflict B. Spectatorship – Popular Film & Emotional Responses C. Single Film Critical Study -Vertigo
- 3. Fm3 FM3 requires you to complete a research project on a film topic chosen by you! The project will be completed in two parts: 1. An Annotated Catalogue (15 marks) 2. A Presentation Script (25 marks) You are not being asked to write an essay! The coursework must be presented in the form of a presentation script and performed in front of the class!
- 4. What to research? You have been given lots of freedom to choose a topic that interests you All research projects must come under one of the following 8 Critical Frameworks: 1. Star / Performer 2. Genre 3. Auteur (filmmaker) 4. Social, Political & Cultural Study 5. Gender Issues 6. Ethnicity 7. Institution 8. Technology
- 5. What to research? The following topics are banned: And many more... All research topics must be signed off by either myself of Nick before you begin research!
- 6. What to research? Working alone come up with a list of three potential research projects that you would like to carry out Place each potential project in one of the following categories: 1. Star / Performer 2. Genre 3. Auteur (filmmaker) These are not your final choices! 4. Social, Political & Cultural Study Try and think of interesting and unique 5. Gender Issues projects that you will enjoy 6. Ethnicity 7. Institution 8. Technology
- 7. Fm3 Before we begin our research projects we must develop our research skills and develop methods of gathering primary research E-Mail Library What methods could you use to gather Forum discussions primary information? Questionnaires Interviews Twitter FaceBook Books Magazine Articles Online Journals And many, many more...
- 8. Practice We are now going to watch ‘Punch Drunk Love’ You have been given one of the following areas and to research over the half term break: Genre – Romantic Comedy ‘Punch Drunk Love’ Auteur – Paul Thomas Anderson Dir: Paul Thomas Anderson Star – Adam Sandler Star: Adam Sandler Genre: Romantic- Comedy