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Andor: A Cinematic Text Worthy of IB Film Classrooms Free
By Erick Pessôa My earliest cinematic memory was The Empire Strikes Back (1980). That film did not just shape my childhood; it defined my sense of wonder. Over four decades later, I find myself finishing...
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Color
-Wassily Kandinsky Color is one of the most powerful and expressive tools available to filmmakers, as part of the visual style of a film, color an shape how we feel about a scene before a single word...
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Proxemics & Shot Types
Norma Desmond, Sunset Boulevard Ahot types and proxemics play crucial roles in the viewer's perception of the narrative, allowing filmmakers to convey deep emotion and meaning simply by changing the position...
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From a Classroom Conversation to a Film Festival Premiere Free
Yesterday I reached a moment in my career that, when I reflect on it, I could never have imagined back when I started. I just watched a film that was part of the official competition at the Brazilian...
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Permission Form
Because of the more complex nature of these films, they will often deal with mature topics that necessitate an R rating. In addition, depending on your budget and resources, students may be responsible...
Activities
Quizception
Where does the quiz end and real life begin? Before the creation of this website, I used to use this quiz as an ‘open book’ assessment before the Textual Analysis. This gave the students the opportunity...
Assessment
Rubric: Comparative Study
No need to worry, the rubric is actually quite straightforward if you look at it carefully. Here is the full Comparative Study rubric. For detailed information about the individual criteria, please see...
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Comparative Study: Criteria A
Success in this criteria means that students have selected appropriate task components and have justified their usage to establish the basis of their comparative study. Criteria A of the Comparative Study...
Assessments
Textual Analysis: The Highlighter Method
By utilizing highlighters to identify these criteria in sample work or their own rough drafts, students gain a better understanding of how to effectively synthesize information and achieve high scores...
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Feminist Film Theory Analytical Task
This assessment can work for a film that you watch as a class, have students select, or have chosen from a selection of films. For this task, you should refer to your selected film and answer the following...