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This document provides an introduction to the A2 Film Studies course, which is split into two modules - a exam-based module (FM4) and a coursework-based module (FM3). FM4 focuses on urban stories, spectatorship, and the film Vertigo. FM3 involves a small-scale research project and a creative project, which can be a short film or screenplay. The coursework module now carries equal weight to the exam module. The document provides examples of potential topics for the small-scale research project and emphasizes developing research skills through primary and secondary sources.
Intro to fm3 coursework workin
- 1. A2 FILM STUDIES Introduction to Course
- 2. Welcome to A2 Film Studies The Second Year of A Level Film Studies is split in to two distinct modules: FM4 – Varieties of Film Experiences – Issues and Debates (exam based assessment) FM3 – Film Research and Creative Projects (coursework based assessment) This year each module has been given equal weighing THIS MEANS YOUR COURSEWORK IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT THAN LAST YEAR! 50% 50%
- 3. What will we be studying? FM4 – Exam Assessment Urban Stories – Power, Poverty & Conflict Spectatorship – Popular film and emotional responses Single Film – Critical Study – ‘Vertigo’
- 4. FM4 Section A – World Cinema Topic Section A – World Cinema – Urban Stories – Power, Poverty & Conflict Deals with ‘Urban Stories’ and how the issues of Power, Poverty & Conflict are depicted by different ‘National Cinema’ industries
- 7. Section B – Spectatorship – Popular Film and Emotional Responses Deals with the spectator as an individual. This module will look at how individuals respond to film and the factors that determine / affect their response FM4 Section B – Spectatorship
- 10. Section C – Single Film Critical Study – VERTIGO(1958) This is a synoptic module that will bring to bear everything you have learnt during your AS & A2 studies. FM4 Section C – Single Film Study
- 12. This years coursework module is called “This module contributes to synoptic assessment and focuses on TWO projects related to the production of meaning: one is research based and the other is creative” FM3 Coursework FM3 – Film Research and Creative Projects This will be achieve through: • Completing a small-scale research project designed to develop research skills within the framework of one or more critical approaches used in film studies • Develop creative skills and a deepening understanding of the medium chosen for the creative project
- 13. You will be required to submit TWO pieces of coursework to complete the A2 course: FM3 Coursework You will create and submit: 1. Small Scale Research Project 2. Creative Project
- 14. This year there are TWO options available for your Creative Project FM3 - Creative Project You can either create: 1. Short Film (groups of up to 4) 2. Screenplay (solo project) 45 Both options present unique challenges, however there is no ‘easy’ option. Both filmmaking and screenwriting will present their own challenges and be graded to the same standard
- 15. This project has been designed to enhance not only your knowledge and understanding of Film topics, but also your own research skills. Small Scale Research Project Your findings will be presented in TWO documents: 1. ‘Presentation Script’ 2. ‘Annotated Catalogue’ What you research IS UP TO YOU!!!! I cannot provide you with a topic
- 16. Your Presentation Script should be no longer than 1,500 words and you can only use THREE films in your work Small Scale Research Project Read the exemplar Presentation Script entitled: “The changing representations of Nazis in Cinema”
- 17. Critical Framework Options The exam board states: Candidates will establish an area of investigation that relates the chosen focus film to one of the following frameworks: Critical Framework Options Star / Performer Genre Auteur Social, Cultural & Political Study Gender Issues Ethnicity Technolo gy
- 18. Example – Social, Political & Cultural Study Research area – “What role does cinema play in our ‘Cultural Literacy?” Related Film # 1 Related Film # 2 Primary Film
- 19. Example – Auteur Research area – “David Fincher – Auteur Study” FOCUS FILM Related Film # 1 Related Film # 2
- 20. Example – Ethnicity Research area – “Why are most Super Heroes White?” FOCUS FILM Related Film # 2 Related Film # 1
- 21. Example – Gender Issues Research area – “The Changing representation of women in Cinema” FOCUS FILM Related Film # 2 Related Film # 1
- 22. Example – Gender Issues Research area – “Representation of Homosexuality in Cinema” FOCUS FILM Related Film # 1 Related Film # 2
- 23. Example – Institution Research area – “Are the MPAA’s classification of NC-17 films justified and what a film can do when given one?” FOCUS FILM Related Film # 1 Related Film # 2
- 24. Example – Institution Research area – “Looking for new frontiers - The American film industry and the Western Genre” Related Film # 1 FOCUS FILM Related Film # 2
- 25. Example – Genre Research area – Adaptation – How does changing the form of a story change its meaning?” Related Film # 1 FOCUS FILM Related Film # 2
- 26. Critical Framework Options The exam board states: Candidates will establish an area of investigation that relates the chosen focus film to one of the following frameworks: Critical Framework Options Star / Performer Genre Auteur Social, Cultural & Political Study Gender Issues Ethnicity Technolo gy
- 27. It is essential that the research project is firmly centered on a SINGLE FILMIC TEXT – to ensure the project remains ‘small scale’ Small Scale Research Project You must then pick TWO ‘related films’ to support and expand upon the point you make It is essential that you consider the films context (the specific production backgrounds well as broader social/political/historical context) Do violent films influence the behavior of their audiences?
- 28. Banned TOPICS The following research projects / areas are banned Auteur - Tim Burton Pixar & it’s success Auteur – Christopher Nolan ‘ ’ Evolution/Developmen t of CGI/Technology in film Disney & Racism Disney and Sexism Auteur: Kubrick or Hitchcock Representation of Italian Americans in film
- 29. Settling on a final research area will be difficult and may take some time Decisions, Decisions… Task 1 Everyone must come with ONE potential research project based on the critical framework options you have seen Star/Performer Genre Auteur Social, Political, Cultural Gender Issues Ethnicity Technology Institution Task 2 In the middle of the page write the name of your favorite film Now try to come up with 3 potential research projects based on that film
- 30. Part 1 - Small Scale Research Project You are required to carryout a research project designed to develop your research skills The research project is completed in two parts: An Annotated Catalogue (15 marks) A Presentation Script (25 marks) You are not being asked to write an essay!
- 31. Annotated Catalogue Turn to page 4 in your handouts to see an example of an Annotated Catalogue
- 32. Annotated Catalogue The Annotated Catalogue is simply a list of the research materials you have used You should include both PRIMARY and SECONDARY research Primary – information you have collected yourself that does not rely on ‘secondary’ sources. Secondary – existing information is collected and analysed
- 33. Annotated Catalogue The Annotated Catalogue is to be made up of between 10 – 15 research items This does not mean the first 15 items you look at Each piece of research must be judged on its own merits and relevance to your overall objectives You are required to ‘Annotate’ each piece of research (approx 70 words) explaining how the particular item is relevant to the area of investigation you have chosen
- 34. Small Scale Research Project Your research is to be submitted as a presentation Your presentation must be 1,500 words in length and should last between 12 – 18 minutes when presented The Presentation Script may: Be in note form Be bulleted or numbered Short piece of prose with reference to presentation material Turn to page 7 in your handouts
- 35. Task - Critical Framework Options Chose one of your favourite films and identify three or more of the Critical Framework Options that you can fit it in to – Are there any that suit it better than the others? Pick one of the categories and list all the films you can think of that would fit into it – Are any of these films that stand out to you? Devise an area of investigation for one of the films that you are interested in researching Does this film fit with one or more of the Critical
- 36. Research Project Before we begin our research projects we must develop our research skills and develop methods of gathering primary research What methods could you use to gather primary information? E-Mail Forum discussions Questionnaires Interviews Twitter Facebook
- 37. Research Practice Choose a film Then students must create a one page presentation on the film including: 2 books 2 internet resources 1 primary resources