Learning objective: to combine our paragraphs on symbols, camera work, narration & music into a report.
Success criteria:
1. We can use the report format to our organise our learning.
2. We can use the report checklist to make sure we are thinking deeply (analysing) about the ideas and techniques in Slomo.
3. We can use the exemplars to help us make connections between Slomo and the wider world.
Today is our last lesson before the complete Slomo assignment is due on Monday 14 August. We need to put our writing on the techniques in Slomo into a short report format. Everyone has lots of writing to put into their report.
SLOMO REPORT
Introduction
Name of film and director. Brief description of what the film is about and what important ideas the director develops in the film. Identify four (or more) techniques which you are going to use to analyse the ideas in the film.
Film technique #1
Identify technique
Describe how it is used
Explain the effect
Analyse how the audience is invited to respond
Link to two other techniques to show combined effect
Make sure your analysis shows understanding of the important ideas in the film
Film technique #2
Identify technique
Describe how it is used
Explain the effect
Analyse how the audience is invited to respond
Link to two other techniques to show combined effect
Make sure your analysis shows understanding of the important ideas in the film
Film technique #3
Identify technique
Describe how it is used
Explain the effect
Analyse how the audience is invited to respond
Link to two other techniques to show combined effect
Make sure your analysis shows understanding of the important ideas in the film
Film technique #4
Identify technique
Describe how it is used
Explain the effect
Analyse how the audience is invited to respond
Link to two other techniques to show combined effect
Make sure your analysis shows understanding of the important ideas in the film
Conclusion
Explain what this film teaches you about life. Explain how it links to other films or experiences you have had and who you would recommend it to.
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Exemplars at each level to show you how you can analyse the ideas in Slomo and how the techniques are used to develop them:
AS91107 Close Viewing Exemplars
Making developed interpretations of meanings and effects (Achieved)
“Lighting is used to signal to the audience that the Joker has a lack of humanity. When he took his mask off and revealed himself in the bank robbery scene, the screen had a green tinge to it showing the audience that he had a lack of humanness to him in the way he looked with his green, greasy hair and in the way he acted without humanity to the hostages in the bank.”
Demonstrating understanding of how significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) work together to create meaning (Merit)
“In this first scene it focuses on a bank robbery. One aspect that stood out for me was the camera work. In this scene there is a close up of the Joker holding a clown mask. This mask was used to symbolize how the Joker has a hidden identity which is evil and twisted. The Joker maintains this hidden identity throughout the whole film. The fact that it was a clown mask emphasizes to the audience the idea that the Joker is chaotic and unpredictable just like a clown but with a twist as his chaotic, unpredictable actions are sinister rather than fun filled like a humorous clown. This creates insecurity in regards to the Jokers actions for the audience – we are wondering who he is going to hurt next. The mask shows the similarities between the Joker and modern day terrorists. For example both use masks or make-up to hide their identity to get away with brutal acts of crime.”
Demonstrating insightful and/or original understanding of significant aspects of texts (Excellence)
“The Batman represents everything that is good within in Gotham. The Joker represents everything that is evil within Gotham, and is the complete opposite to Batman. The Joker takes a less serious, less technical approach to crime and instead of using fancy gadgets and armour; he uses a simple knife and wears a purple suit. The Jokers presence at the party as he takes over the building symbolises the post 9/11 world we live in today. The Joker is comparable to modern day terrorists, as he has no concern for his, or anyone else’s safety or well being. The Batman represents the failing fight against modern day terrorism, as no matter how hard he tries, people are killed and taken hostage. The Batman can be compared to modern day governments, as he has the latest technology, seemingly unlimited funding and advanced intelligence, yet still loses the battle against the Joker who is ‘primitive’ and greatly disadvantaged in comparison.”
