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In this module, students explore some of the basic concepts involved in feature film: narrative

structure (focussing on plot and characterisation), filmic techniques such as visual cues, and

music and lighting. The module does not explicitly address symbolic codes, but teachers could

address these in section 2. The core text for this module is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s 

Stone . The module also draws on students’ existing knowledge of other films.

 Assessment

 Assessment of the Viewing strand is based on the students’ understanding of narrative

conventions in the context of film. The reflection activity provides an open-ended opportunity 

for students to demonstrate achievement in the Viewing and Writing strands.

The storylineThis section focuses on storyline or plot with an emphasis on the development of the story 

through plot points, climaxes and anticlimaxes. Students have the opportunity to gain a sense of 

narrative-development techniques and use terms that describe features of narrative.

Section 1 Pages 131–3

VIEWING Use of Texts

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   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 4.1 Uses knowledge of principal

characteristics of visual texts toconstruct meaning.

VIEWING Conventions

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   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 4.3 Identifies and discusses how codes

and conventions work to shapeviewers’ understandings of visualtexts.

VIEWING Use of Texts

   L  e  v  e   l   5

   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 5.1 Justifies own interpretations of

ideas in visual texts using theirunderstanding of the characteristicsof a range of narrative structures and

contexts.

Module 11

 Appreciating movies

VIEWING Conventions

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   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 5.3 Draws on knowledge of how

codes and conventions of visual textsshape viewers’ interpretations.

VIEWING ContextualUnderstanding

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   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s

5.2 Explains possible reasons forvarying interpretations of a visualtext.

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CharacterisationUsing students’ knowledge of characters in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone , this section

explores how technical codes are used for characterisation. The techniques discussed include

the visual cues, contrast, camera angle and screen time.

VIEWING Use of Texts

   L  e  v  e   l   4

   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 4.1 Uses knowledge of principal

characteristics of visual texts toconstruct meaning.

VIEWING Use of Texts

   L  e  v  e   l   4

   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s

4.1 Uses knowledge of principalcharacteristics of visual texts toconstruct meaning.

VIEWING Conventions

   L  e  v  e   l   4

   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 4.3 Identifies and discusses how codes

and conventions work to shape

viewers’ understandings of visualtexts.

Pages 134–7Section 2

WRITING Processes and Strategies

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   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 4.4 Applies a range of strategies for

planning, drafting and reviewingwriting appropriate to context,purpose and audience.

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Creating moodThis section draws on students’ range of reference for movie soundtracks and focuses on the

 way music evokes mood or emotion. Students also explore the role of lighting in creating mood.

VIEWING Conventions

   L  e  v  e   l   4

   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 4.3 Identifies and discusses how codes

and conventions work to shapeviewers’ understandings of visualtexts.

VIEWING Use of Texts

   L  e  v  e   l   4

   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 4.1

Uses knowledge of principalcharacteristics of visual texts toconstruct meaning.

VIEWING Conventions

   L  e  v  e   l   5

   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 5.3 Draws on knowledge of how

codes and conventions of visual textsshape viewers’ interpretations.

Pages 138–41Section 3

LISTENING Use of TextsAND SPEAKING

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   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s

4.1 Identifies the main ideas andexplicit supporting details of clearly-structured spoken informational orexpressive texts and identifiesalternative viewpoints in spoken,audio and video texts on an issuerelating to an accessible topic.

Develops and presents familiar ideasand information and supports

opinions with some detail in a varietyof classroom situations.

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VIEWING Use of Texts

   L  e  v  e   l   5

   O  u   t  c  o  m

  e  s 5.1 Justifies own interpretations of

ideas in visual texts using theirunderstanding of the characteristicsof a range of narrative structures andcontexts.

WRITING Use of Texts

   L  e  v  e   l   5

   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 5.1 Uses a variety of text types to

express clearly, define and developchallenging ideas and issues.

VIEWING ContextualUnderstanding

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   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s

5.2 Explains possible reasons forvarying interpretations of a visualtext.

VIEWING Conventions

   L  e  v  e   l   5

   O

  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 5.3 Draws on knowledge of how

codes and conventions of visual textsshape viewers’ interpretations.

VIEWING Conventions

   L  e  v  e   l   5

   O  u   t  c  o  m  e  s 5.3 Draws on knowledge of how

codes and conventions of visual textsshape viewers’ interpretations.