Introductuon to Film

1. G.C.S.E
Film Studies

2. Film Studies
Course structure
The course is divided into two halfs each worth
fifty percent of the overall grade.
Two question exam
Two part course work

3. EXAM
There are two questions.
The first will focus on an unseen extract
(superhero movie) where you will analyse the
scene.
The second will be to discuss the themes and
content within a film chosen, Amelie / Devils
Backbone

4. Coursework
There are two parts to the coursework
The first is to analyse and research a film of your
choice which will include target audience and
methods of distribution and exhibition.
The second will be to produce a short film /
opening of a film. This will include planning,
production and post-produciton working within a
group in a chosen role.

5. Introduction to Film
We are going to start by introducing some key
terms and exploring them within film scenes.
WHAT IS GENRE?

6. Genre
Is a method of catergorising film by reoccuring
content.
What elements might exist within horror – Discuss.
Task
Wacth the scene and discuss in groups what
elements make this a horror film.

7. Things to consider
• Sound
• Editing
• Mise-en-scene – We will discuss this soon.
• Camera angles
• Camera movement
• Special Effects
• Colour
• Lighting

8. Mise – en-scene
A french term meaning everything within the
frame.
This includes: costume, props, location, lighting,
colour / decoration, how the actor moves

9. Conotation
What it means

10. Denotation
What it is