In class Criterion A Essay 60 minutes handwritten
Using your research write an essay that examines the following question:
Why is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein still relevant today?
Use subject-specific language, include background information (what was going on in society?), mention genre, mention themes.
Criterion Ai, Aii:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the art form studied in relation to societal, cultural, historical and personal contexts,
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the elements of the art form studied, including specialized language, concepts and processes.
One essay strategy/outline might look like this:
May 3
Camera Use
Camera shots and angles. What every young filmmaker should know.
https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/12-most-popular-camera-shots-actors-should-know/
1. Let's look at the camera link and practice
Work in your group to explore the following:
Long shot - helps put the scene in context
Medium shot - (an all-purpose shot) used in dialogue sequences, and they allow the viewer to pick up on the character's movements and gestures.
Closeup - useful for showing detail and emotion (or lack of it)
Over the shoulder - the camera is positioned behind a subject’s shoulder and is usually used for filming conversations between two actors. This popular method helps the audience to really be drawn into the conversation and helps to focus in on one speaker at a time.
High angle shot - it aims to portray the subject as submissive, inferior or vulnerable in some way.
Camera shots and angles. What every young filmmaker should know.
https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/12-most-popular-camera-shots-actors-should-know/
1. Let's look at the camera link and practice
Work in your group to explore the following:
Long shot - helps put the scene in context
Medium shot - (an all-purpose shot) used in dialogue sequences, and they allow the viewer to pick up on the character's movements and gestures.
Closeup - useful for showing detail and emotion (or lack of it)
Over the shoulder - the camera is positioned behind a subject’s shoulder and is usually used for filming conversations between two actors. This popular method helps the audience to really be drawn into the conversation and helps to focus in on one speaker at a time.
High angle shot - it aims to portray the subject as submissive, inferior or vulnerable in some way.
May 4
In class Criterion C Essay 60 minutes handwritten
Criterion C - Statement of Artistic Intent
Write a statement of artistic intent regarding your artistic process. Document the process taken and identify alternative options and justify the ones they took.
Statement of Artistic Intent (4 paragraphs) Use subject specific language
1. What are you doing? (purpose) This paragraph includes:
- what topic you are studying this term in Drama
- small background about Gothic novels and Gothic film
- what your task is
- name and plotline/storyline of your play
2. Why are you doing this (message)
- what is the main message/theme you wish to communicate in your play
- who is your audience and what lasting impact do you want this video to have on your audience?
- why do you think it is important to communicate this message/theme to your "targeted" audience?
3. How are you going to achieve this (production and performance elements)
Statement of Artistic Intent (4 paragraphs) Use subject specific language
1. What are you doing? (purpose) This paragraph includes:
- what topic you are studying this term in Drama
- small background about Gothic novels and Gothic film
- what your task is
- name and plotline/storyline of your play
2. Why are you doing this (message)
- what is the main message/theme you wish to communicate in your play
- who is your audience and what lasting impact do you want this video to have on your audience?
- why do you think it is important to communicate this message/theme to your "targeted" audience?
3. How are you going to achieve this (production and performance elements)
- how will your group bring this play to life? (include set, props, costumes, techniques)
- how will you bring your character to life? (include costume, props and acting techniques that you will use)
- what challenges/problems can you anticipate? How can you overcome these difficulties?
- what challenges/problems can you anticipate? How can you overcome these difficulties?
4. Justify your decisions (inspiration)
- What inspired you? (Were you inspired by someone or something?) What made you choose this theme/topic?
- Document the process that you took and talk about alternative options and justify your final decisions.
- Document the process that you took and talk about alternative options and justify your final decisions.
