Friday, 14 November 2008


This has been such a busy month I have barely had time to blog.

The AS folks have been making good progress with their study of the language of film and are currently working on how cinematographers have been influenced by the work of fine artists. Don't forget your illustrated essay is due in on Monday! I was impressed to hear Michael say how valuable books were for his research, especially as he had just told his dad a few days before that he thought they were pretty useless!!

As for the A2 folks they have been revising expressionist and surrealist film making and are about to start work on a very detailed analysis of Amelie. They have also started working on ideas for the coursework, so don't forget to bring your creative journals with you on Monday.

Below are a few links for Amelie





On another note, I am going to see Quantum of Solace this weekend and was just wondering what you've all been watching recently? Leave a comment.

Tuesday, 4 November 2008

The Language of Film

At this point you should all be confident in using the specialised film of language, you should know your ECU from your LS and the difference between low key and high key lighting.

If you need some help at brushing up on your vocab check out some of the following sites.





AS students don't forget you have your presentations on 1. props, 2. acting and 3. costumes due in on Mon 10th. Remember to have your clips ready to go and to provide a commentary as you do so.