Postmodernism and fight club from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Gender Critical Approach - Masculinity in Fight Club

Masculinity in Fight Club 2015 from Naamah Hill

Fight club femininity from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Emotional Response Essay Question: To be handed in Weds 22nd April. "With references to the films you have studied for this topic, explore some of the techniques that are particularly powerful in producing an emotional response in the spectator" Tips: Open with a statement about the key emotional response created. Explain that it will will be different for different types of viewers. I suggest splitting it into sections: Mise-en-scene, camera, sound, editing and narrative. Give specific examples of the techniques and the emotions they create. Throughout (possibly at the end of each section) refer to the theories e.g Hyperdermic Needle Theory and Uses and Gratification. Example - if a spectator was watching the film for escapism the examples of camerawork discussed may create this response ... as ... however audiences watching it for surveillance may have the following response to the camerawork ... as ... Then conclude drawing together that the elements and techniques work together to create different emotional responses in different audiences.

Fight club stars from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Fight Club - Institustional Critical Approach

Fight Club Institutions Critical Approach from Naamah Hill

Unsupervised Lesson 27 March

Hi Guys

I am not in class today as I have a meeting at the other site :( But this is COURSEWORK deadline day!
Tom and Josh - you need to either print off a copy of your script or email me a copy by 5pm TODAY!
Georgia - you will need to email me your user name and password so that I can access you account to view your film!

HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

Please answer this essay question looking at La Haine, City of God and the other film/s you have been researching for this topic.

To what extent do you think the films you have studied present either clear or ambiguous messages about the worlds they represent? 

I have left cupcakes for you as a treat on the teachers desk! (to make up for homework.....)

Emotional Response Essay Question: How far is the response to mainstream films triggered by specific techniques? • Needs to be linked to a film have researched • Discuss at least 2 techniques for each element • Link to theory e.g Hypodermic Needle & 0r Uses and Gratifications • Give specific examples from the film To be completed by March 25th Tip: Remember to discuss all the elements: Camerawork, MES, Sound, editing and narrative - give two examples of how each has been used to create an emotional response from the audience. In the conclusion link it to the theories and explain how you answer supports or contradicts them.

Fight Club and the 8 Critical Appoaches

Fight Club 8 Critical Approaches from Naamah Hill

 

Researching Fight Club from Naamah Hill

Introduction to Film Club

Fight Club Induction from Naamah Hill

Extra Resources for Emotional Responce Unit

 

Popular film and emotional responses course booklet part II from South Sefton College

Popular film and emotional responses course booklet part I from South Sefton College

 

Lesson 6 2014 from South Sefton College

Unsupervised Lesson 16 Jan

Today you will need to write an essay. You must refer to both films we have been studying - La Haine and City of God.


The stylistic choices made by filmmakers define not just the look but also the meaning of the film.’ How far is this true of the films you have studied for this topic? 

• Consider how camera work, editing, mise en scene, sound and performance have been used. You don't have to talk about every thing but you should talk about 3 -4 areas and give specific details e.g The choice of shot sizes and angle and how they make us feel about the characters (low angles of Lil Z = we don't like him, Mid shots of Rocket which emphasis the positive relationships he has with other = we like him, Hubbert if often in the middle of the shot which highlights that he is the leader and we look up to him), pace of editing (slow in La Haine to highlight the boredom of the characters)
• Try to use formal language.
• Plan out what you are going to write and then HAND WRITE you answer so I can see if you are writing long enough - should be a minimum of 4 pages. There is a planning template below.
• If you are away you are still expected to do this and hand it in on Tuesday.
• Remember to structure it as an essay with an introduction, conclusion, paragraphing, good spelling and sentence structure.

Essay 2 from Naamah Hill

A clockwork orange – final session from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Representation in La Haine

Representation in La Haine from Naamah Hill

Extension Reading
http://kec-asa2filmmedia.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/fm4-urban-stories-city-of-godla-haine_23.html
 http://tonymckibbin.com/film/la-haine
http://www.acme-journal.org/vol6/ASi.pdf 
https://filmonogamy.wordpress.com/2011/03/17/film-of-the-day-la-haine-1995/
https://poultersopinion.wordpress.com/2014/05/21/a-cultural-analysis-of-la-haine/

Themes in La Haine

Themes in La Haine from Naamah Hill

Article One (that you all read)

 

Themes in La Haine from Naamah Hill

Article Two 
 

La Haine themes from Naamah Hill

Unsupervised Lesson 5 Dec

In the last class you looked at the opening scene of  La Haine and how micro elements were used to communicate to the audience. Today you need to choose three other scenes from the film and analyse them for the use of micro element. You will need to choose scenes that you think are important/significant. When you write about them you need to talk about specific features of sound, editing, cinematography and mise en scene (using the correct terms) and try to explain the effect they have on the audience (what do they make us think/feel, what is the director trying to say about representation, key issues, themes etc).  I want the analysis to be strong - like the video essay you saw on the first scene (rewatch in in the post below)
You can use the note sheets provided in class or write up on the computer - this would allow yoy to do screen grabs.

This will be due in on Tuesday, along with your Final Catalogue!

A clockwork orange from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Opening Scene of La Haine

La Haine Opening Scene from Naamah Hill

Extra Information and Readings on La Haine

Interesting article about the theme in La Haine and the way Kassovitz chose to represent them.
Article comparing La Haine and City of God

AHX film and US work 28/11/14 from JenniferAnnTrimnell