This pack contains TWO lessons designed for the EDUQAS Film Studies course: Component 2 - Section B- DOCUMENTARY. Focus film: Amy The lessons cover: What does ‘filmmakers’ theories’ mean? Introduction to Kapadia and his style Analysis task - watch first 15 mins of Senna, and first 15 mins of Amy - what conventions does Kapadia adopt/reject in his approach to documentary? Kapadia’s narrative film background and his ‘true-fiction’ approach Research task Article review to consolidation learning of Kapadia’s ‘filmmakers’ theory’ Lesson 2- Michael Moore Who is Moore? How does Moore define his style? Criticisms of Moore’s style Analysis - watch first 30 mins (or entire film) of Bowling for Columbine Students to analyse his film and identify what conventions of documentary he uses/rejects Detailed PowerPoint slides that explicitly explain each filmmakers unqiue approach, conventions of documentary they use and the ideological nature of their work. plenary - essay planning and setting activity Also included: articles about Moore and Kapadia’s style Sample responses Filmmaker profiles for each filmmaker and more…

This pack can be used to introduce any DOCUMENATRY module for both Film and Media studies A Level courses. This pack contains a 40-slide PowerPoint AND an accompanying YouTube video that covers the following topics/content PART I - What is a documentary - Student starter task: define ‘documentary’ Discussion of how uses of key elements may differ from narrative film Student experiences with documentary Types of Documenaty (task) Technical conventions of Documentary (task) True/false / discussion task Introduction to Bill Nichols and ‘Documentary Modes’ Short research task - students given one ‘mode’ each and then asked to research for 10 mins - feedback to the class Discussion for each of Nichols’ Modes Polemic Expository Observational Participatory Reflexive Performative PART II - John Grieson on what a documentary is ‘Edge of Reality’ - dealing with actuality; the real Task - comparing the represenation of WWI in narrative film (Paths of Glory) with documentary film (They Shall Never Grow Old) Slides are included that go through each clip and consolidate the key points Fictional Actors / Social Actors PLenary: this is to be added but suggest task is: Research the documentary that you and your students will be studying for your course - note down: Documentary mode Conventions used etc

This PowerPoint addresses representation of ethnicity and race in Blade Runner (Scott, 1982). The lesson covers: Whiteness in Blade Runner Techno-fascism Replicants - ubermensch, and analogue for US slave trade Asian culture and characters - Use of Asian cultural symbols in the city othernesses Other as exotic Representation of Latino/hispanic characters Essay structure/note taking handout

This pack contains TWO lessons. Lesson 1 - Social Context & Intro to film and module Review of past paper questions - these are used to structure the entire session and all students will be able to answer the questions by the end of the session Film’s genre and director/stars Genre Series of key scene analysis tasks covering: genre, CHARACTER TYPES Lesson 2 - Production Context What is ‘Production Context’ Review of past paper questions - these are used to structure the entire session and all students will be able to answer the questions by the end of the session How to compare the films directly Social context: 80s, latch-key kids, Booming economy, new understanding of ‘teenagers’, teens re-positioned as important consumers Reaganism and rise of patriotic attitudes in the USA John Hughes; Auteur Example exam questions, tasks Students are guided through the response and analysis needed for each question Assessment task and essay plan included in PowerPoint

This pack contains TWO lessons. Lesson 1 - Social Context: Intro to film and module Review of past paper questions - these are used to structure the entire session and all students will be able to answer the questions by the end of the session Film’s genre and director/stars Social Context - post war USA Boomer generation and conflict with teens/youth Rebellion in the 1950s Series of key scene analysis tasks covering: social context, mise-en-scene Lesson 2 - Production Context What is ‘Production Context’ Review of past paper questions - these are used to structure the entire session and all students will be able to answer the questions by the end of the session Classic era Studio system/factory filmmaking Sound in cinema - analysis and history Stars Studio model Patriarchal nature of the classic era Male Gaze Genre In-depth analysis of Cinematography - 10 mark past paper question - analysis tasks and in-class assessment for this question

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 of resources contains FOUR lessons that cover the following aspects of the Component 1 Section C module: One lesson covering: Introduction to Mainstream and Indie cinema (production context) Three lessons covering: Specialist writing 1 - Finding the Frame Specialist writing 2 - What Makes a Film Independent? Specialist Writing 3 - Representation of Masculinity Each lesson has accompanying hand-outs; one for detailed note taking, a second to complete a timed-assessment. The lessons offer a comprehensive look at the topics under discussion, essay planning sections, detailed break-down of each piece of ‘Specialist Writing’.