Super size Me

1. Re-Cap prior learning
You must, Using the knowledge and understanding
you have of this predominantly Observational
account of September 11th
, write down 3 key codes
(verbal/non-verbal/technical) that presents “realism”
to the spectators.

3. Title:
Super Size Me –
Screening
Monday 2nd
March 2015
FM4:
Varieties of Film Experience – Issues and
Debates
Section B Specialist Study 2:
Spectatorship Topics –
Spectatorship and Documentary

4. Theoretical approaches to
consider:
James Berardinelli (2005)
• “Alongside telling his personal tale, Spurlock interviews a vairety of
talking heads and spends some time investigating why fast-food entrees
are replacing healthier choices in elementary and high schools”
• “The evidence is all anecdotal, but it’s pretty convincing”
• “Little of what Spurlock presents in Super Size Me is new or
revolutionary, but he packages it in an entertaining and easily digestible
manner. It’s one thing to know that fast food is bad for you. It’s another to
that “badness” demonstrated”

5. Your task!
• Make sure you use the resources to analyse this important case study.
• “Black Canvas” – Make notes on the other side of the sheet based on what is
written on the Whiteboard.

6. Your task!
• Make sure you use the resources to analyse this important case study.
• “Black Canvas” – Make notes on the other side of the sheet based on what is
written on the Whiteboard.