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Media Unit. C ostume and Character. Learning Intentions: To understand why costumes are important in movies. To consider what the main characters’ costumes tell us about their characters.

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  1. Media Unit

  2. Costumeand Character • Learning Intentions: • To understand why costumes are important in movies. • To consider what the main characters’ costumes tell us about their characters.

  3. This character is clearly good as he is wearing white (the colour of purity). He also seems to be wise due to his white hair and beard which makes him look older, as well as the thoughtful expression on his face. He appears to be wearing robes which could make him a religious or important figure. This character also seems to be important due to his robes, but because he is in black we assume he is evil. He also looks stern and grim.

  4. What do these costumes suggest about the characters? 1 2

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  6. Task 2 What do the costumes of Bill and Rita tell us about their characters?

  7. Task 3 Draw two tables in your jotters like the one below. Make sure you take a brand new A4 page for each character’s table and do one for Phil and one for Rita. Fill in the tables with things we have learned about the characters so far. If you can, try to come up with more than just basic facts. HINT: Think about their personalities and how they feel about what they do.

  8. Character Review Homework After watching the whole film, update your character tables on Bill and Rita with your knowledge of how they’ve changed or progressed throughout the film.

  9. Lessons 3 and 4 - Camera Work Learning Intentions: To understand why particular camera shots and angles are used. To be able to comment on the effect of these in the film.

  10. Type of camera shot or angle? Why has it been used?

  11. Type of camera shot or angle? Why has it been used?

  12. Type of camera shot or angle? Why has it been used?

  13. Type of camera shot or angle? Why has it been used?

  14. Type of camera shot or angle? Why has it been used?

  15. Task 2 (practice) You will be watching a short scene from the film and must take notes on which shots are used. Try also to explain why these shots have been used, whether it be to teach us something about the characters or to have a particular effect on the audience. Don’t worry if you can only get a few as this is just for practice!

  16. Task 2 You will now be doing exactly the same with another scene. Put the following table in your jotters and fill it in while watching. You will be watching the clip 3times so don’t rush.

  17. Task 3 - Camera Movement This task involves knowing about different types of camera movement. On the following slides, you will find examples of different camera movements from films. The definition of each kind is also in your booklets.

  18. Crane shot • The camera is mounted on to a crane which can then swing up high and look in all directions. • Here is an example from “The Player” (Robert Altman, 1989): • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0epB5Z6ijpk • Purpose/Effect?

  19. Tracking • The camera moves with the subject wherever it goes. • Here is an example from “Intentions of Murder” (Shohei Imamura, 1964): • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCobnfT3Vdo • Purpose/Effect?

  20. Panning • The camera base is in a fixed position but the camera moves around the scene. • Here is a short example: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4RJJDd-Yyo • Purpose/Effect?

  21. Handheld • Camera is held by the camera operator so movement is jerky. • Example from: “Saving Private Ryan” (Steven Spielberg, 1998) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EceSc-8h8gk • Purpose/Effect?

  22. Dolly zoom shot • Camera zoom is used to keep character same size while camera physically moves in on a dolly. • Example from: “Jaws” (Steven Spielberg, 1974) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB4bikrNzMk • Purpose/Effect?

  23. Task 3 Re-watch the opening scene. In pairs, you must try to pick out at least 4 different types of camera movement used. Also try to comment on why they worked well in this particular scene.

  24. Mise-en-scene Learning Intentions: To understand what is meant by the term mise-en-scene. To be able to comment on the effectiveness of particular scenes and stills from Groundhog Day.

  25. Mise-en-scene French, meaning “put in the scene”. It involves everything you see in the frame: Costume Set Props Lighting Actor position You need to understand that everything in the frame was carefully placed there for a reason.

  26. Rita’s costume? Positioning of Rita? Setting? What Phil’s doing? Phil’s costume? Props?

  27. Positioning of Rita? Looking up at Phil to show her admiration and positive view of him. At present he is more important than her in the film. Setting? Mainly brown walls suggests a village hall of some kind. Must be part of a local community. Presence of lights suggests a celebration or party Rita’s costume? Wearing a pink waistcoat. Appears quite casual to maybe show that she feels relaxed in this environment and was not expecting it to be a special occasion. What Phil’s doing? Phil is playing the piano, showing a creativity and skill that has not previously been witnessed from him. Therefore telling us his character has developed in a positive manner and is attempting to be a crucial part of this community. Phil’s costume? Phil is wearing a shirt that is open at the neck showing that he is smart but also relaxed. He feels comfortable in this environment and no longer feels the need to appear better than everyone else. Props? Keyboard showing that Phil is actively involved in this scene and that he is providing enjoyment for the community that he has previously expressed hatred for.

  28. Task 1 Comment on the effectiveness of the mise-en-scene in the following stills. Try to comment on as many factors as you can: Costume Lighting Object/character placement Props Set

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  33. Lesson 8 - Sound Learning Intentions: To understand how sound is used to subtly influence an audience. To consider the effective use of sound in a scene from Groundhog Day.

  34. Discuss (10 mins) Why is sound/music important in movies? What different purposes could it be used for? Think about different genres. Can you think of any example sounds which are used for a particular purpose? (e.g. thumping heartbeat to create suspense and lead up to something) Can you think of any movies that wouldn’t be the same without the sound effects, soundtrack or score?

  35. Different types of sound • Sound effects • Noises added to film for reality or effect. • Soundtrack • Songs added onto film to reflect character’s thoughts/feelings or to create mood/atmosphere. • Score • Instrumental music (mostly), written specifically for film for mood/atmosphere.

  36. Two types of sound • characters’ voices • sounds made by objects in the story • music coming from instruments on screen Diegetic: sound whose source is visible on screen. Non-diegetic: sound whose source seems to be off screen. • narrator’s commentary • sound effects which are added for dramatic effect • mood music/the score

  37. Task 1 Put the following table in your jotters and fill it in as you watch.

  38. Task 2 Put the following table in your jotters and fill it in as you watch.

  39. Lesson 9 - Music Learning Intentions: To understand why particular scores are used in films. To consider the different effects music can have on an audience.

  40. Different types of sound • Sound effects • Noises added to film for reality or effect. • Soundtrack • Songs added onto film to reflect character’s thoughts/feelings or to create mood/atmosphere. • Score • Instrumental music (mostly), written specifically for film for mood/atmosphere.

  41. Music Background music (or the score) is composed carefully for a film. The composer and musicians will play the music along with the finished film so that it fits each scene perfectly. You are going to listen to 5 clips of music from different film soundtracks. You will have to: 1) Guess what film the score is from. 2) Briefly describe each clip (there is a wordbank to help you). 3) Decide what film genre each clip belongs to. 4) Say why you think that clip matches the chosen genre.

  42. Musical Score Test Word Bank menacing victorious joyful heartbreaking scary strange calm lively dramatic sad fast slow happy powerful dark light hopeful inspirational Number 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI0HvQN9Sl0 Number 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvCI-gNK_y4 Number 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9We2XsVZfc Number 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8TZbze72Bc Number 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHalXjs0cDA

  43. Musical Score Test Word Bank menacing victorious joyful heartbreaking scary strange calm lively dramatic sad fast slow happy powerful dark light hopeful inspirational Harry Potter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI0HvQN9Sl0 Jaws - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvCI-gNK_y4 Ghostbusters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9We2XsVZfc Back to the Future - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8TZbze72Bc Jurassic Park - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHalXjs0cDA

  44. Task 2 You will be re-watching the beginning and the ending of the film and commenting on the effectiveness of the music used. Think about and make notes on the following: Why does the music work well with what’s happening on screen? Have you heard this music before in the film? Is it used for any particular scenes? Are there any changes in the music or its tempo? Why do you think this is?

  45. Lesson 11 - Theme Learning Intentions: To understand what the themes of Groundhog Day are. To be able to pick out parts of the film where this theme was explored.

  46. Discuss What are the themes of Groundhog Day? What topics are explored through the plot? What are we meant to learn a lesson about?

  47. Task 1 You are going to be tracing the themes through the film. Using the theme timelines, pick out different parts of the film that explored one of the following themes: Existentialism Comedy Romance Good vs. Bad Fate Justice Punishment Escape Emotions Isolation Control

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