Media Workshop: Villiers Park 2008 Contemporary British Cinema

Programme of the Day 9.30am Villiers Park introduction. 9.45am Feedback on pre-course assignment. 10.30am British film: definitions and issues. 10.45 am Assignment brief. 11am to 11.30am Moodboards/ shot lists/ storyboards & break. 11.30 am to 12.45pm 3 groups film/edit. 3 groups blogs. 12.45pm to 1.30pm Lunch 1.30pm to 2.45 pm 3 groups film/edit. 3 groups blogs. 2.45pm Presentations 3.45pm Evaluations and departure.

9.30am Villiers Park introduction.

9.45am Feedback on pre-course assignment.

10.30am British film: definitions and issues.

10.45 am Assignment brief.

11am to 11.30am Moodboards/ shot lists/ storyboards & break.

11.30 am to 12.45pm 3 groups film/edit. 3 groups blogs.

12.45pm to 1.30pm Lunch

1.30pm to 2.45 pm 3 groups film/edit. 3 groups blogs.

2.45pm Presentations

3.45pm Evaluations and departure.

This is England (Shane Meadows) Insert This is England clip

Insert This is England clip

Areas to consider….. How are the following represented in the clip?: 1. The Falklands War. 2. The Tory Government. 3. Everyday British life. 4. Youth Culture. Use micro elements (cinematography, mise en scene, sound & editing) to substantiate your points. What do these different areas of representation predict about the messages and values within This is England ?

How are the following represented in the clip?:

1. The Falklands War.

2. The Tory Government.

3. Everyday British life.

4. Youth Culture.

Use micro elements (cinematography, mise en scene, sound & editing) to substantiate your points.

What do these different areas of representation predict about the messages and values within This is England ?

Key Scenes: This is England In pairs, decide on ONE key scene that you consider to be important within the film. Use the following headings to prepare a short presentation to the rest of the group: 1. Function within the narrative. 2. Character development. 3. Representation.

In pairs, decide on ONE key scene that you consider to be important within the film. Use the following headings to prepare a short presentation to the rest of the group:

1. Function within the narrative.

2. Character development.

3. Representation.

The Assignment Create a pitch for an original British film which you will present to the group at 2.45pm this afternoon.

Create a pitch for an original British film which you will present to the group at 2.45pm this afternoon.

The Pitch The pitch will be created on your group blog and MUST include: 1. A powerpoint ‘mood board’. This is a collection of images that indicate ideas and feelings that you want to evoke in your film. ( This could be done on paper if you prefer ). 2. Embedded trailers plus analysis of 3 existing films that you consider to be similar in some way to your film. 3. A 250 word synopsis of your film. 4. Details of potential cast and crew plus justification and funding ideas. 5. A one minute teaser trailer for your film.

The pitch will be created on your group blog and MUST include:

1. A powerpoint ‘mood board’. This is a collection of images that indicate ideas and feelings that you want to evoke in your film. ( This could be done on paper if you prefer ).

2. Embedded trailers plus analysis of 3 existing films that you consider to be similar in some way to your film.

3. A 250 word synopsis of your film.

4. Details of potential cast and crew plus justification and funding ideas.

5. A one minute teaser trailer for your film.

Organisation. Working in groups of 3 or 4. All filming must be done on site. 11.30 to 12.45: 3 groups film/ edit. 3 groups work on rest of portfolio. No filming or editing during lunch time. 1.30 to 2.45: 3 groups film/ edit. 3 groups work on rest of portfolio.

Working in groups of 3 or 4.

All filming must be done on site.

11.30 to 12.45: 3 groups film/ edit. 3 groups work on rest of portfolio.

No filming or editing during lunch time.

1.30 to 2.45: 3 groups film/ edit. 3 groups work on rest of portfolio.