This pack contains a 31-slide PowerPoint Presentaiton and accompanying 29 page student booklet The lesson covers: Starter task: In pairs, students discuss and reflect upon the design aspects of the film, specifically the Nostromo, and the Alien Introduce exemplar question that can be set as assingment Aethetics of Alien Introduce ‘Metal Hurlant’ magazine and its influence on Scott Introduce two main designers and their different design philosophies: Ron Cobb (Ship), H.R. Giger (Alien) Task - what is the function of ‘the monster’ in horror/sci fi films? - example provided, points consolidated Quick Re-cap of context session task Establish the aesthetic of Sci-Fi films in the 1970s and show how Alien broke away from establishes tropes Analysis - The Nostromo Link mise-en-scene of the ship to meaning/contextual issues Detailed analysis of the ship Doors - designed to evoke the Alien’s mouth Analysis H.R. Giger Introduction to him/his style Biomechanical nature of the Alien - “fusion of man and machine” Case study - the Xenomorth - 1 - phallic symbol, 2 - psycho-sexual imagery of the film - linked to meaning and response Analysis - The Derelict ship Vaginal imagery of the film Analysis - The Chestburster scene Link to meaning - fear of feminine power, fear and anxieities surrounding gender roles in society at the time Analysis The Xenomorph - discussion of *Vagina dentata* Reading - article then reflection SUmmary Plenary - Essay question set / essay plan included in PowerPoint/booklet

This pack has been designed for the updated EDUQAS Film Studies specification; first teaching SEPTEMBER 2023 ** This pack contains 1 52-slide PowerPoint presentation, and an accompanying 23-page student booklet This lesson has been designed to cover the key social and political contexts surrounding the production of *Alien. * 1 - starter task - students to discuss then share/debate their own readings of the film **2 - Starter Task 2 **- Students to review their own knowledge of 1970s America - feedback **CONTEXT: 1970s USA was a time of immense upheaval across all levels of society ** Major social/political issues are listed and discussed Key social issues relating to the study of the film are highlighted and reinforced here Discussion about the use of CORPORATIONS as antagonist in 70s/80s ‘liberal science fiction films’ - establishes that Alien was part of larger trend that tapped in to social issues of the time CONTEXT continued: GLOBALISATION - defined and discussed Consequence of GLOBALISATION on the US workforce/economy Rise of corporations Union busting / anti-union sentiment and action Strikes and calls for workers rights dominate the era Rise of NEOLIBERALISM as a formative force in US society FILM ANALYSIS Task - students reflect on their new contextual knowledge; create mind-map of all elements of Alien that link to, comment up or reflect these social issues Analysis - Part 1 - The Nostromo - Workplace of the Future Analysis of the film’s opening sequences Student analysis task Feedback with students - detailed notes are included in the PowerPoint to help students develop and consolidate their learning What do the academics say? - a series of quotes from academic papers that reinforce and support our reading of the film Analysis - Part 2 - Character introduction - Student scene anlaysis - Breakfast / roles within the organisation **Identify key themes that are established: **workers pay, exploitation, bonuses, working conditions! Feedback with students - detailed notes are included in the PowerPoint to help students develop and consolidate their learning **Character types/roles - ** Several short scenes are chosen and analysed. Extracts from the screenplay are highlighted, with specific links between character dialogue/characterisation and contextual issues studied earlier Discussion of each crew member; their role and what they represent within the NEOLIBERAL structure of the CORPORATION Analysis Part 3 - Character types A discussion and break down of each character’s role on The Nostromo - a look at how each crew member represents a different type of worker Ripley as ‘the perfect worker’ Analysis Part 4 - The Xenmorph Xenomorph - scene analysis Representation of ‘physical emodiment of the Corporation’s greed’ Analysis Part 5 - Ripley Detailed analysis of Ripley from a feminist perspective - all points linked to contextual issues re: 2nd wave feminism

This pack addresses the PRODUCTION CONTEXT of Alien, and it contains: TWO POWERPOINT lessons: **POWERPOINT 1 - New Hollywood (31 slides) POWERPOINT 2 - EMERGENCE OF THE BLOCKBUSTER (16 slides) Both PowerPoint are accompanied by a detailed student booklet Both PowerPoints are full of images, are animated and have been designed with student engagement in mind (see screenshots for examples) NEW HOLLYWOOD PowerPoint:** Starter - Vertigo production context starter task (optional) KEY TERMS defined Q&A - Why did the studio system fail? - test student knowledge NEW World = New Hollywood - history of post-war USA, studios failed to resonate with the public NEW HOLLYWOOD How did America change in the 50s/60s? Counterculture Studio productions in the 60s - films that failed to resonate with the boomer generation Rise of New Hollywood Easy Rider - analysis and feedback task [detailed notes included on slides] NARRATIVE CONVENTIONS of New Hollywood What is an ANTI HERO? THEMEATIC & STYLISTIC conventions of New Hollywood Bonnie and Clyde: case study -analysis tasks [detailed notes included on slides] CONSOLIDATION: Short writing task Suggested: further reading/viewing for students POWERPOINT 2 - Blockbuster era STARTER task: re-cap the ways Alien DOES and DOES NOT reflect the New Hollywood of filmmaking RE=CAP@ contextual issues addressed by Alien THE RISE OF THE BLOCKBUSTER Student discussion: view, opinion and thoughts on ‘80s’ cinema Conventions of the Blockbuster task: watch several trailers; students to identify and discuss conventions of the BLOCKBUSTER [detailed noted provided] HIGH CONCEPT cinema Alien: A film between production modes: Assessment: detailed essay planning activity Assessment: Question and essay plan provided

This pack contains SEVEN lessons that cover DISTRICT 9. All lessons have been planned using exam board past papers, guidance and additional materials. Each lesson focuses on a specific element of the course and builds towards an assessment based upon previous exam papers/questions. The lessons included all come with accompanying handouts and additional resources: Lesson 1 -Intro to Science Fiction Genre and Screening tasks Lesson 2 - Character Types - The Hero’s Journey applied to Wikus Lesson 3 - Cinematography of District 9 Lesson 4 - Representation & Context: Apartheid Lesson 5 - Mise-en-scene of District 9 Lesson 6- Narrative of District 9 Lesson 7 - Sound of mise-en-scene

This pack contains the following lessons: 1 - Introduction to Component 3 2 - How to Generate Ideas 3 - How to Develop a Protagonist 4 - People on the Move; cinematography and editing introduction/tutorial Bonus lessons: Wallace & Gromit - short film analysis 1 - Introduction to Component 3 Run down of Component 3 Introduce the Briefs Introduce Short Film Analysis The GunFighter - genre research, genre discussion, analysis of The Gunfighter Guide: How to analyse short films 2 - How to Generate Ideas This lesson aims to help students get started. The lesson contains a variety of tasks that should help students generate their own ideas. These include: Development of ‘Two-sentence’ stories Development of existing news stories Development of Genre films Development of aesthetics; mood board tasks ** 3 - How to Develop a Protagonist** Discussion of techniques used to introduce students’ favourite protagonist Analysis of Raiders of the Lost Ark opening / Introduction to Indy. Narration - define and look at different modes of narration Task - analysis of Patrick Bateman’s introduction Mise-en-scene task - how to develop a character visually and via mise-en-scene **Lesson 4 - People on the Move ** A fun and engaging lesson designed to help students learn how to frame a shot, construct a short film, and edit. Students will have one lesson to plan a 60-second/10 shot film around the concept ‘People on the Move’ One lesson to film One lesson to edit Lesson 5- guided detailed analysis of The Wrong Trousers: Note - this lesson will show students how to edit using Adobe Premier. All lessons are editable so you can modify the resources.

This pack contains THREE lessons. A break down of each session is listed below: (in case you re returnign to this listing: it used tolist FOUR lessons - this was an error by myself that has been corrected) All three lessons are fully animated, thoughtfully designed, engaging, and come with student booklets The pack also includes a ‘screening notes’ handout - teacher’s screening notes whilst watching the film with students. **Lesson 1- Introduction to Mogul Mowgli / production context ** Bio of director Basam Tariq Bio of writer/star Riz Ahmed Ted Talk from Tariz " The Beauty & Diversity of Muslim Life" Defining terms: MOGUL / MOWGLI Produciton context slides - covers studios involved, intent of filmmakers, support from the UK Muslim Film organisation Research task: research Ahmed and Tariq’s inspiration for the film / their reasons for creating the film / their perspectives of representaiton of ethnic minorities in cinema. Lesson 2- Pre-Screning / Context / Post Colonial Theory *** Context covered**: History of Partition British Empire’s role in India Consequence of Partition (At the time and modern) Ghost Trains - phenonemon associated with Partition, and one that is central to the narrative of MM. Trauma Generational Trauma ** POst-Colonial Film Theory; Tony Gilroy** Task: Indiana Jones analysis task - representation of formerly colonised groups in Western media Overview of Post Colonial Theory (See screenshots for level of detail in slides) Albonic Nostaliga vs. Post-Colonial Britain ‘Racial Otherness’ Ideological representation of Muslim people / Muslim way of life in cinema: Task - analysis and student reflection ‘The Muslim Other’ Examples of ‘othering’ across different British media Great interview of Riz Ahmed reacting to the othering of Muslim peoples Lesson 3 - Post Screening response This powerpoint includes all former questions for this module (up to 2022) A history of TOBA-TEK-SINGH Several guided tasks and activities that are designed to draw out student understanding of both NARRATIVE & IDEOLOIGICAL messaging within Mogul Mowgli. Assessment included in this lesson.