Yr 12 OCR Media Studies

Opening Sequence Analysis

Learning Objectives:
1. To analyse and apply the use of conventions for your chosen film genre.

Success Criteria
Process (How) Product (What) Watch the treatment pitch SWOT analysis of (embed on your blog) treatment pitch Watch 5 film opening Close analysis of 5 opening sequences from chosen sequences from chosen genre genre Discuss treatment and new Treatment re-write ideas

Show me the money

1. Review your blog post regarding your treatment feedback. 2. Discuss, as a group, what it is you need to do to produce an effective film opening sequence? TASK: Create a SWOT analysis of your treatment. Then decide in your group what you need to change/adapt or add to move forward with your foundation portfolio main task production.

Strengths
The plot should make audiences want to watch the whole film as the emphasis on character relationships will create intrigue.

Weaknesses
We havent used enough genre conventions to connote the genre of romcom effectively.

Opportunities
We will have the opportunity use suitable settings to film. We will be able to edit a variety of shot types together creatively.

Threats
We may not be able to find enough actors available at the same time.

Opening Sequence Analysis

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Source an image of the film poster or DVD cover. Give the directors name and year of release. View the opening sequence and briefly outline what happens in the first two minutes. Add the link if viewed online. Identify the use of genre conventions, give examples of how they are used and explain how they connote the genre of film. Describe the characters and dialogue, explain how camera / mise-en-scene / editing / sound are used to attract the audience. Evaluate the audience appeal for the film, who are the TA and why? Consider how this might inspire the planning of your opening sequence? USE TERMINOLOGY: Denotes and connotes as well as technical terms for example, shot types (long shot), editing techniques (transitions) and representations (stereotype or archetype).

A-Grade Blog Example

http:// victoriaparkersmediablog.blogspot.com /

Genre Research Update!

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What film genre have you chosen and why? What genre conventions have you identified and how might you use and adapt them? How have key texts in the genre influenced your initial ideas for your opening sequence? What themes and ideas from the genre will you use in your opening sequence and why? How has your genre research informed your treatment development?

On your Blog
You should have: 1. The video of your Treatment Pitch 2. Your treatment SWOT analysis 3. Your analysis of 5 film opening sequences from your chosen genre 4. Your Genre Research Update