Writing, Theatre, Poster Design, Films, Education and Attempted Wit
This test is a simple fill in the blanks quiz, asking students to identify the different types of SHOT TYPE, CAMERA ANGLE and COMPOSITION. This is inspired by the LET HITCHCOCK TEACH YOU SHOT COMPOSITION AND RULES information sheet I have previously published (link at bottom of post). I've also included a short quiz on … Continue reading Media Knowledge Test 3
This poster for Casino Royale is very striking - and was one of the posters used during the initial publicity for the film in 2006. In any simple poster analysis, we would ask students to discuss the background, use of imagery or colour, the use and position of graphics or fonts (as well as the … Continue reading Casino Royale – poster analysis
The dictionary definition of “sinister” would likely say that the word means something evil, or something that threatens or promises evil or the foreshadowing of dangerous people or events. early 15c., "prompted by malice or ill-will, intending to mislead," from Old French senestre, sinistre "contrary, false; unfavorable; to the left" (14c.), from Latin sinister "left, on the left side" (opposite … Continue reading The SINISTER side
Media Test 1 is a POSTER ANALYSIS question which asks the student to discuss the use of: FONTCOLOUR CONNOTATIONSCAMERA ANGLESLIGHT AND SHADOWLAYOUT in POSTER DESIGN. My previous posts on poster design analysis are linked at the bottom of this article. Both Test 1 and Test 2 are in the pdf link below (or can be … Continue reading Media Knowledge Test 1 and 2
Quizlet is an app/web site where you can join in, or create your own quizzes. The best thing about this is that the user can access the quiz as a learning tool, a match the answer quiz or as flashcards when trying to understand or memorise the content. Even better are the knowledge tests which … Continue reading Drama Quizlets
This "tablemat" is best when printed large - at least A3 in size. Each group can have their own copy and use it to note down when discussing and planning their use of design concepts. This encourages groupwork as they have to cooperate to complete it. It also prompts them to read/use appropriate terminology. The … Continue reading DESIGN CONCEPTS TABLEMAT
"Yesterday" is a 2019 fantasy romantic comedy directed by Danny Boyle and with a script by Jack Barth and Richard Curtis. Like any movie today, there are a range of poster variants used to publicise the film. In this post we will look at two of them and discuss TECHNICAL CODES, CULTURAL CODES, GENRE CONVENTIONS … Continue reading “YESTERDAY” posters decoded
Some spoilers in this retrospective. Mostly for the Spider-Man discussion below. I'm not a fan of Iron Man 2. Yet as I've recently rewatched Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, I thought I could try another look at the first Iron Man sequel. Mickey Rourke as Ivan Vanko I remember being disappointed with the film … Continue reading Quarantine Watch #4: Iron Man 2 and Spider-Man Far From Home
This "tablemat" is best when printed large - at least A3 in size. Each group can have their own copy and use it to note down their initial ideas, and then start to develop them. This encourages groupwork as they have to cooperate to complete it. Some key information is printed around the perimeter of … Continue reading DRAMA STIMULUS TABLEMAT
Just released on streaming is the sci-fi CODE 8, starring Robbie Amell, and Stephen Amell of “Arrow” fame. The movie is expanded from a 2016 short film with a budget raised through a crowdfunding initiative led by the actor cousins themselves. The feature film received limited releases across the world but now gets international exposure … Continue reading Quarantine Watch #3: Code 8 (and Code 8!)
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