Level 3 English and Film
Course Description
PURPOSE: How do film makers shape the way we see the world?
This aim of this course is to analyse film as a test and understand how techniques are used to convey meaning.
COURSE OUTLINE: You will study film as a text, analysing director styles and choices and comparing filmic styles. Through analysis you will produce work that examines film techniques and director purpose. We will also take messages from the films to create formal or creative writing pieces for your portfolio.
UE COURSE
Prerequisite - 2.4 Writing Portfolio 91101 and ONE external exam OR at the discretion of the HoL English
Recommended Prior Learning
Success in Level 2 A.S. English and an interest in how films are made.
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 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
NZQA Info
English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
NZQA Info
English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
NZQA Info
English 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 17
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.