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Exploring Film: Science fiction

Inspire students to respond to films and explore the various conventions, genres, methods and more with inspiration ideas from Exploring Film - Science fiction. Carry out substantial lessons with the assistance of activities, templates and teaching notes relating to various films within the genre.

Ages: 13-15 | Pages: 56 | Code: 5456 | ISBN: 9781877536250
Series: Exploring Film

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Dale Sutherland

Dale Sutherland has been a media studies and English teacher. She has a background in film and media, along with a passion for contemporary issues facing young people today. Now living in New Zealand’s Far North, she researches and writes full time.

Contents

Introduction4
How to use this book4
Background information for teachers6
About science fiction6
Narrative conventions: the three-act structure6
Introductory work9
Film viewing and related activities9
Genre and conventions9
Viewing diary10
Exploring Minority Report11
Plot summary11
The three-act structure11
Exploring the opening scenes13
Exploring the plot14
Exploring the characters16
Exploring themes17
Exploring motifs18
Exploring colour and lighting19
Exploring the music21
Exploring dialogue23
Exploring sound effects24
Exploring the use of cuts24
Exploring camera shots and angles25
Exploring Sunshine27
Plot summary27
The three-act structure27
Exploring the opening scenes29
Exploring the plot31
Exploring the characters33
Exploring themes and motifs34
Exploring colour and lighting35
Exploring the music37
Exploring dialogue38
Exploring sound effects40
Exploring the use of cuts41
Exploring camera shots and angles42
Mis-en-scene: putting it all together44
Worksheets47