ENGFL202

Level 2 English and Film

Course Description

PURPOSE: This course is designed to engage students in the world of film, and introduce them to film-specific literary concepts and vocabulary. This course’s texts will enable significant opportunities for connection to contemporary and historical society, film theory and auteur theory.

COURSE OUTLINE: This course consists of a study of film that chiefly focuses on the unique aspects of film; techniques, genre, visual language and director’s purpose. This course will provide opportunities for you to watch films, discuss your opinions and ideas around film, and practice many styles of writing such as film reviewing and technique analysis. You will examine visual texts exploring a wide variety of ideas and make links to both contemporary and historical society. Ideally, you will be a student interested in viewing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts, and you’ll have a genuine interest and passion in film as a medium and means of storytelling. 

Recommended Prior Learning

An interest in how films are made and the way a theme can be explored through different genres and techniques in a variety of films and at least two A.S. at Level 1 English.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91101 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91104 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91107 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 13
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 13
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0