An introduction to the basics of cinematography in film. Designed with both GCSE and A Level in mind, but would also be suitable for introductory HE modules as well. Designed by a lecturer who has taught film at all of the above levels. This lesson should take up approximately 2 hours, perhaps more if you are verbose or wish to use your own examples as well. Contains: 61 slide presentation (pptx format) Full details/script for the presentation. The presentation is very visual, with screenshots to demonstrate cinematography choices as well as some looped gifs to really drive home the point. Sections covered: CInematography rules (180 degree and 30 degree rules) Shot choice (close up, medium shot, long shot etc) ‘Numbered’ shots (one shots, three shots etc) Camera movement (tilt, pan, tracking etc) Lenses and depth of field (shallow focus, fish eye, soft focus etc) Framing (eye line, rule of thirds etc) Film stock and film gauges (8mm, 35mm etc) The majority of the lesson is designed to be delivered in a ‘lecture’ format, though there is a short group task as well. This lesson would not suit a complete beginner as some prior knowledge would be needed to effectively deliver this lesson with confidence.

A 1-2 hour lesson based around news values and newsworthiness. Includes: A 35-slide PowerPoint presentation An accompanying script for the slides Printable resources to be used to complete the later task in the lesson Features an introduction to the concepts of news values, newsworthiness and gatekeeping. Depending on the level of comprehension of your students, you can add additional complexity, particularly in terms of media theory. This lesson is probably best aimed at GCSE/KS4 and A Level/KS5 but could also be tweaked for use in HE/Foundation level. Has 3 tasks of increasing complexity and requires minimal resources, but what is required is also included and would need to be printed (preferably in colour). Includes 8 categories of newsworthiness and how they are used to construct a news agenda alongside dozens of examples to spark discussion. This is not the full extent of newsworthy categories but they are designed to cover the most ground with the least categories. Feel free to add and tweak as you need. Includes an extended, interactive group activity that shows how the news agenda manifests itself through developing stories.