To be able to describe the conventions of a film opening (Level 3)

To be able to analyse conventions across several films (Level 4)

Learning Objectives:

Film Openings

What should a film opening do?

Therefore, what does a film opening need to contain?

To be able to describe the conventions of a film opening (Level 3)

To be able to analyse conventions across several films (Level 4)

Each candidate should give a clear indication of their role in any group research and planning.

For level 2, replace proficient/good with basic.

To be able to describe the conventions of a film opening (Level 3)

To be able to analyse conventions across several films (Level 4)

Watch the following openings.

Do they contain the elements you identified on your list of what an opening should contain?

Was there anything that you could add to the list?

Similar Product AnalysisAs part of your research for your coursework, you need to look at the openings to similar films. This then needs to be presented on

your blog.

Find 5 films which are similar to your idea in either genre, narrative or style. You need to analyse each one for different

elements.

To be able to describe the conventions of a film opening (Level 3)

To be able to analyse conventions across several films (Level 4)

Analysis of 5 similar films.

This must include:

how character, narrative, setting and enigma are set up.

how generic conventions are used – adhered to or subverted

how titles are used.

across all 5 there must be mention of all technical elements – camera work, editing, mise-en-scene and sound.

Conventions of an opening notes.

What must/should it contain.

Generic conventions.

How they apply to your own idea.

Research...

1st and 2nd analysisDue: Friday 7th November

To be able to describe the conventions of a film opening (Level 3)

To be able to analyse conventions across several films (Level 4)