Happy Holidays

So, at long last we say goodbye to the term. Well done to the AS folks whose editing tasks could teach Hitchcock a thing or two about suspense, still have to see Paul Brown's after the break. Don't forget to work on your creative journal task over the break. Also, keep an eye out for good films on TV or at the cinema. here are a few you might want to stay in for:

Bad Santa - Fiver -21 December
Mary Poppins - ITV1- December 26
Miracle on 34th Street -More 4 - December 20
The Wizard of Oz - probably on every channel every day.

As for me I'm off to Hollywood- well, I'll be passing through... whatever you're up to I hope you enjoy the holidays
Ms D

Congratulations!

Just want to say congratulations to Callum, in case you didn't know he won CCEA's best alternative short film at the Foyle Film festival. As well as that he was also shortlisted in the cinemagic best short film 15-18 category. This is a great achievement for Callum considering this was his first ever short film. I can't wait to see what he and all the rest of you super talented folks are going to produce next year.

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.

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.