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.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence