Close up on Film
English 1.11Show understanding of
visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, using supporting evidence.
3 Credits
Christine Wells
We will discuss in class how these aspects create
meaning or express an idea and/ or effects.
Your mission…
Show understanding of at least 4 aspects of a film through
close viewing.
In class we will watch a film and
practise close reading selected
sequences.
We will look at aspects such as:
themes, attitudes, audience,
visual/verbal features.
You will be assessed on how
well you can show understanding
using supporting evidence.
You will be given a selection of
sequences to choose from and will complete your
assessment on one of these.
Presenting your responses.
Present as a blog post with the sequence you have close read embedded in the post.
Include:1. The purpose & audience
2. 4 text aspects3. Examples, detail and
explanation - different ones for each aspect.
ProcessingApplying
Thinking
Using text, language &
symbolsManaging self
Practise close reading.
GatheringProcessing
Applying
ThinkingRelating to others
Using text, language & symbols
Managing selfParticipating &
contributing
1. Identify the technique.2. Link it to a theme/idea.
3. Explain why the technique is used.
4. Explain the effect that the technique has.
5. Explain how this makes you feel or what it makes you wonder
about.
Check out some exemplars.
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/subjects/english/annotated-exemplars/level-1-as90856-a/
Discuss the strengths & weaknesses of each one.
GatheringProcessing
Thinkingrelating to others
Managing selfParticipating &
contributing
Make some choices!2. Choose 4
techniques to analyse from your
sequence.
1. Choose a sequence from the YouTube playlist.
Example Introduction
1. Title of film and director
2. Description of scene3. Techniques used and a
brief reason why the director uses them.
Example Paragraph
1. Identify the technique.2. Link it to a theme/idea.
3. Explain why the technique is used.
4. Explain the effect that the technique has.
5. Explain how this makes you feel or what is makes you think.
Example Paragraph
1. Identify the technique.2. Link it to a theme/idea.
3. Explain why the technique is used.
4. Explain the effect that the technique has.
5. Explain how this makes you feel or what is makes you think.
Example Conclusion
1. Summarise the techniques discussed.
2. Summarise the reasons why they were used.
3. State the effect created.