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.

Screenings

Hi all, just to remind you we will be having screenings of our the year 13 experimental films inspired by surrealism today after school, we also look forward to seeing what the year 14s have made. Their films were inspired by their viewing of 'Citizen Kane' and its use of multiple viewpoints,look forward to seeing what they have come up with.

Also just wanted to say congratualtions to Callum whose AS film 'Capture' was screened during one of the teacher training days for moving image arts, it was used as an example of outstanding level 5 work, well done Callum! I was especially proud as last year was our first year of studying MIA, so just think of what we are capable of this year!!

One month in...

Hey all, it's hard to believe we are already into our second month of term.

Year 13 should be working on editing their surreal films, also don't forget to polish up your presentations on the history of film for tomorrow.

Year 14 should be filming 'Perspectives' a short inspired by their study of Welles' Citizen Kane, we will edit those next week and hopefully have a screening next Thursday in film club of both year 13 and year 14 films.

In the mean time was just wondering if you had any films you would recommend your class mates should watch, leave a comment on the blog about your top three films. I'll start with mine No.1. Blue Velvet 2. Fight Club 3. Marnie

Greetings

So, here we are again at the start of a new term. This year we have nine fabulous year 13 students studying MIA, and two fantastic year 14s, I wish them you all the best for the coming year.

So far the year 13s have been learning a little about the history of film, we have just completed a case study on the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and are working at cutting out first film. Everyone seems to be getting to grips with using the macs which is great, remember you are more than welcome to use my room when you are free or after school.

Year 14s have started the year studying Orsen Welles' Citizen Kane, 'the best movie ever made' according to many. Their practical work sees them starting the term by storyboarding their own 'News on the March', looking forward to seeing those on Friday.

Result!

Just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS to the Moving Image Arts students who all did brilliantly well is their AS exam. None of you got below a D and two of you got an A, whoa!!! I am proud of you all.

Special mention goes to Matt who leaves us to go and study Film and TV production at Edgehill, we wish you all the best. I also want to wish Cahal Og good luck in his new career, hopefully he won't give up on his animation experiments, the world needs more 'Bold Donkey'!

I also want to welcome back Lee, Stuart and Callum who worked really hard last year and are hopefully ready for all that A2 involves.

Revision

So, all the coursework has been sent away and the only thing remaining for you to do is get your head down and revise like crazy for the exam.

Today we will have a class on tips for the exam. You should be 1)reading over all your notes on film language 2) reading over your mock exams and the mark scheme 3)check these links out:

http://www.filmsite.org/filmterms1.html
http://www.filmeducation.org/secondary/concept/filmlang/docs/frameset.html
http://www.rumney.cardiff.sch.uk/~jw/menu.html
http://www.filmreference.com/encyclopedia/Criticism-Ideology/Expressionism-EXPRESSIONISM-AND-FILM-HISTORY.html



ALSO REMEMBER TO BRING A SPARE SET OF HEADPHONES WITH YOU.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

Film Screenings

Well, at last all the hard work is almost over.

Today we had the test screenings of our films. Unfortunately 'Bold Donkey'didn't make it as Cahal was having 'technical difficulties' burning his film to disc. A crowd of sixth formers were our audience. On the whole the reception was positive, although a few expressed concerns about the mental health of the group as so many of the films reveal a dark sinister undercurrent. Anyhow, well done to all. At this point we only have a few last minute 'tweaks' to make to the films and get all the written material finished and printed.

Have a good weekend.