Collage Homework

For those of you who didn't get a chance to copy down the homework, or were absent on Friday:

Task: Create a collage to show all that you know and love about film.
It is important that your collage is not just a load of pictures but it should contain quotations, information about the film industry, examples of advertising, your favourite actors, cinema ticket stubs and anything else you can think of. You should demonstrate any knowledge you have of film already and show evidence of film being all around us.

Due Friday 14th September

Welcome to AS Film Studies 2012-2013

By now you should have a good idea of what is expected of you over the next year of study. Remember, if there is anything you are unsure of then you must make sure you ask.

Please complete the following learning log as a review activity in your Film Studies exercise book.

Learning Log
- Right now I am feeling...
- I am excited by...
- To be successful in A Level Film I need to...
- My teachers could help me by...
- I would like to know...

Finally, make a note of these two homework tasks in your planner:
The small task
Go to: http://www.empireonline.com/ and sign up to their weekly newsletter at the top of the Empire website. As a Film Studies student it will be really important for you to stay up to date with the world of film and Empire is a great way to do that.

The big task:
Create a film collage.
On it you should show the kind of film that you are interested in, demonstrate any knowledge you have of film already and show evidence of film being all around us.
It should be LARGE... Think bigger than A3!
Due: Friday 14th September

Home Cinema Day

Today is...

What will you be watching?
http://scalabeyond.com/home-cinema-day/

A2 Exam Tips from Mrs Q

Year 13 you can do it! I want you to shine in the exam. The end is in sight, keep focused and make sure that you are fully prepared. My top tips:

1. Revise set scenes from all of the films we have studied, remember you need to show excellent filmic knowledge.

2. Use the WJEC past student scripts to support your revision.

3. Plan out possible responses to the exam questions.

4. Learn key words and quotes to support your responses in the exam.

5. Remember, that for Urban Stories the challenge is to compare and contrast.

6. For Vertigo remember to reflect on how the critical framework has deepened your thinking and understanding.

Keep calm and carry on revising. Remember, the A2 Textbook is excellent bedtime reading!!

Good luck,

Mrs Q


Here are some handy revision materials:

5 techniques for_film_analysis[1]

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2011 a2 film[1]

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Summer 2010[1]

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Vertigo blog[1]

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Winter 2011[1]

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Year 13 urban stories 1[1]

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Yr 13 Vertigo 2

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Back to Business

After a bit of a blogging hiatus we are good and ready to get back on track.

Well done to the AS group who have handed in their FM1 coursework folders and sat their FM2 exam - this post is for you!

Mrs Godwin will be furnishing you with the details of this project which will help you to transition from AS to A2 level work in Film Studies. It builds on, and refreshes, the work you have done for FM1 and FM2 and offers some good preparation for the demands of your FM3 coursework. Below is a copy of the project as it stands; there may be some alterations made to it but you can still look over the document and prepare yourself for the next half term.

Transition project update 2012

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The very best of luck to the Year 13 students who are sitting their FM4 exam on the 21st June. Some revision materials will be posted over the next few days.

All A-Level students may also want to pop over to the new blog at gcsefilmstudiesatcampion.blogspot.com and impart some of your A-Level wisdom to our new recruits.

Miss Ryan