Lap chart assessment: 1st October 2012
Karina:
Uses and gratification theory: Detailed information about what the theory means and some generalised examples about how the theory can be applied to everyday situations. Try to be more specific and suggest what this theory shows about your own consumption of film/media. Do you use film in this way to meet specific needs? How can you use this to assist with your own film opening?
Still image analysis: Uploaded notes from the lesson to give details about the semiotics of the still. You should include the image alongside it (ask for them If you cannot find them!) Consider what you would use in a still to assist with the audience’s understanding of the genre. Your own image: detailed analysis of the decisions taken and the possible effects for the audience. Consider more information about the setting and how this links directly to the genre and narrative of the piece.
Opening scene conventions: You have used your notes to tell us what was found in the individual openings. Try to give a general overview about what needs to go into all openings – and use videos/clips where possible, so examiners can see what has been analysed.
Film Institution: Excellent detail and analysis of the institutions shown. You have picked out the key aspects of the companies and been able to assess why they are similar/different. You have highlighted how popular and successful the companies are and considered the films’ popularity. Later on, use this to assist with your wider company knowledge – what type of production company will you use to produce your opening? Why?
Camera storyboard: You have shown the storyboard of your sequence. You have uploaded notes about the camera angles. Add detailed notes to your storyboard to explain your findings. Remember to link with the genre and narrative, considering audience response/effect.
Representation: Theory notes/analysis of an opening sequence still need to be uploaded 1/10/12.
Sophie:
Still image analysis: detailed information about the decisions and the outcomes/effects of the shot. You have considered what is needed for it to identify with the genre. You say this is the weaker of the two shots – I would like to see the other image analysed and notes from the lesson on The Shining and You’ve got Mail still image analysis also on your blog.
Film Institutions: Detailed and clear comparisons between the high-budget and low-budget companies, considering budget and the films made by each company. You have also considered the similarities and differences between them. You have also linked this with the intention of the overall product and the intended audience. Consider when choosing your own company for your film opening what type of company you would use and why.
Uses and gratification theory: You have written up the key notes and identified how the theory can apply to your life. Consider the importance of this theory in a wider context – is it important to know this theory? How can it help you to understand your target audience and what is required to sell your film?
Faye:
Uses and gratification theory: detailed information and you have shown how the theory can directly be applied to your own life. You have considered how the theory may be relevant to specific types of people and what it can help us to learn. Use this to consider what it could help you to learn when considering your own film opening sequence, at a later date.
Still image analysis: You have analysed in depth the reasons behind choices in your image. You offer that it could be improved. Write down how you would improve the images. Consider in more detail how the mise-en-scene within the shots help to create the right effect/tone for the audience and what they will understand from the shot. Add notes from The Shining/You’ve got Mail still image analysis.
Opening scene analysis: You have explained the effects of the opening scenes and discussed why different aspects have been used within the sequence. You need to give a general overview about the conventions that all three sequences have- that you would adhere to within your own film. Put c/w and h/w notes on this together.
Libbie:
Film Institutions: Detailed and clear comparisons between the high-budget and low-budget companies, considering budget and the films made by each company. You have also considered the similarities and differences between them. You have also linked this with the intention of the overall product and the intended audience. Consider when choosing your own company for your film opening what type of company you would use and why.
Opening scene conventions: You have used your notes to tell us what was found in Seven. Try to give a general overview about what needs to go into all openings - referring also to Austin Powers and Goldfinger, not just Seven. Consider the conventions for all film openings.
Still image Analysis: Detailed and effective analysis of the still images used from The Shining and You’ve Got Mail. Mise-en-scene analysis is detailed and links back to how this adds to the genre identification for the audience. Make sure you upload your groups’ still image and discuss what you used within the mise-en-scene to add to your groups’ genre.
Camera storyboard – you have updated notes about camera movement, but you need to upload your storyboard and analysis of shots used in the opening of Deuce Bigalow.
Paige:
Representation: You have uploaded detailed information about the characters in the opening of Snatch, however I cannot find the questions you have answered.
Still Image analysis: You have given detailed analysis of your own still image practice shots. You have considered the mise-en-scene and positioning of your characters within the shot, considering how these link to the genre of the piece. You should also upload and analyse the images used from the Shining and You’ve got Mail to explain how their mise-en-scene shows their genre successfully.
Opening Sequence conventions – you have given some clear responses as to what happens in the opening sequences of the 3 films and why they have been used – considering how they match their genre. Try to also be clear about the conventions used for all openings and give more detail in relation to characters seen etc on screen and what this shows us about the genre/narrative.
Uses and Gratification theory: You give a clear overview of what types of film fit in with the theory. Please ensure you update the class notes as well and consider how this theory will help you to understand what the audience require from a film.
Film Institution: Excellent detail and analysis of the institutions shown. You have picked out the key aspects of the companies and been able to assess why they are similar/different. You have highlighted how popular and successful the companies are and considered the films’ popularity. Later on, use this to assist with your wider company knowledge – what type of production company will you use to produce your opening? Why?
Camera storyboard: You have uploaded the storyboard with notes on it, however it is not clear to read. Please explain your storyboard with notes, explaining why you chose those camera angles as the most important.
Sydney:
Opening Sequence conventions: Your analysis of the opening sequence to Seven is detailed and specific. It is good that you have covered a wide range of aspects within the opening and considered their effects. Excellent analysis throughout, considering how this relates to the genre and the narrative.
Still Image analysis: You have given detailed analysis of your own still image practice shots. You have considered the mise-en-scene and positioning of your characters within the shot, considering how these link to the genre of the piece. Detailed and effective analysis of the still images used from The Shining and You’ve Got Mail. Mise-en-scene analysis is detailed and links back to how this adds to the genre identification for the audience.
Camera storyboard – you have updated notes about camera movement, but you need to upload your storyboard and analysis of shots used in the opening of the film you were given in class.
Charlie:
Camera storyboard: detailed analysis of individual shots – I am really pleased with you using stills from the film to explain why these shots are important. Could you also upload the storyboard you drew, as this will show your understanding of camera shots.
Film Institution: Excellent detail and analysis of the institutions shown. You have picked out the key aspects of the companies and been able to assess why they are similar/different. You have highlighted how popular and successful the companies are and considered the films’ popularity. Later on, use this to assist with your wider company knowledge – what type of production company will you use to produce your opening? Why?
Still image analysis: detailed analysis of your shot, considering the placement within the shot and the mise-en-scene used. You have also considered how you could improve your shot. Also upload the analysis of The Shining and You’ve Got Mail still images to assist with your analysis, looking at how still images can tell us a lot about the genre of a film.
Uses and gratification theory – you have uploaded the notes and made clear examples about how it can be used in real life. To improve, also include how it directly affects you – what you consume media for, using the theory.
Josie:
Camera storyboard: You have uploaded the storyboard with notes on it, however it is not clear to read. Please explain your storyboard with notes, explaining why you chose those camera angles as the most important.
Film Institution: Excellent detail and analysis of the institutions shown. You have picked out the key aspects of the companies and been able to assess why they are similar/different. You have highlighted how popular and successful the companies are and considered the films’ popularity. Later on, use this to assist with your wider company knowledge – what type of production company will you use to produce your opening? Why?
Still image analysis: detailed analysis of your shot, considering the placement within the shot and the mise-en-scene used. You have also considered how you could improve your shot. Also upload the analysis of The Shining and You’ve Got Mail still images to assist with your analysis, looking at how still images can tell us a lot about the genre of a film.
Uses and Gratification theory: You give a clear overview of what types of film fit in with the theory. Please ensure you update the class notes as well and consider how this theory will help you to understand what the audience require from a film.
Alfie:
Uses and Gratification theory: You give a clear overview of what the theory is and how it begins to affect you. Please ensure you update the class notes as well and consider how this theory will help you to understand what the audience require from a film – be clear about what PIES is.
Still image analysis: clear analysis of your shot, considering the placement within the shot and the mise-en-scene used. You have also considered how you could improve your shot. Also upload the analysis of The Shining and You’ve Got Mail still images to assist with your analysis, looking at how still images can tell us a lot about the genre of a film.
Representation: Clear response to a majority of the questions. You have really begun to consider the representation of the men in the scene. Try to be clear in your responses about what the semiotics are – you need to speak in detail about these – such as looking at the signs of the men all wearing black etc.
Film Institution: Excellent detail and analysis of the institutions shown. You have picked out the key aspects of the companies and been able to assess why they are similar/different. You have highlighted how popular and successful the companies are and considered the films’ popularity. In particular I liked how you looked at the target audience – important for how you ‘sell’ your film. Later on, use this to assist with your wider company knowledge – what type of production company will you use to produce your opening? Why?
Hamish:
Film Institution: Excellent detail and analysis of the institutions shown. You have picked out the key aspects of the companies and been able to assess why they are similar/different. You have highlighted how popular and successful the companies are and considered the films’ popularity. Later on, use this to assist with your wider company knowledge – what type of production company will you use to produce your opening? Why?
Ellie:
Film Institution: Excellent detail and analysis of the institutions shown. You have picked out the key aspects of the companies and been able to assess why they are similar/different. You have highlighted how popular and successful the companies are and considered the films’ popularity. Later on, use this to assist with your wider company knowledge – what type of production company will you use to produce your opening? Why?
Still image Analysis: Detailed and effective analysis of the still images used from The Shining and You’ve Got Mail. Mise-en-scene analysis is detailed and links back to how this adds to the genre identification for the audience. Also include the still images on your blog. clear analysis of your shot, considering the placement within the shot and the mise-en-scene used. You have also considered how you could improve your shot.
Opening scene conventions: You have used your notes to tell us what was found in the individual openings. Try to give a general overview about what needs to go into all openings – and use videos/clips where possible, so examiners can see what has been analysed.
Uses and Gratification theory: You give a clear overview of what the theory is and how it begins to affect you. Please ensure you update the class notes as well and consider how this theory will help you to understand what the audience require from a film – be clear about what PIES is.
Toby:
Film Institution: Excellent detail and analysis of the institutions shown. You have picked out the key aspects of the companies and been able to assess why they are similar/different. You have highlighted how popular and successful the companies are and considered the films’ popularity. In particular I liked how you looked at the target audience – important for how you ‘sell’ your film. Later on, use this to assist with your wider company knowledge – what type of production company will you use to produce your opening? Why?
Still image analysis: You have the images, but have not analysed the shots. You also need to upload notes/shots from the class discussion on The Shining and You’ve Got Mail.
Opening scene conventions: You have used your notes to tell us what was found in the individual openings. There is detailed analysis about what has been found in each of the openings. Try to give a general overview about what needs to go into all openings – and use videos/clips where possible, so examiners can see what has been analysed.
Claudia:
Camera storyboard: You have uploaded the storyboard with notes on it, however it is not clear to read. Please explain your storyboard with notes, explaining why you chose those camera angles as the most important.
Uses and Gratification theory: You give a clear overview of what the theory is and how it begins to affect you. Please ensure you update the class notes as well and consider how this theory will help you to understand what the audience require from a film – be clear about what PIES is.
Still image analysis: detailed analysis of your shot, considering the placement within the shot and the mise-en-scene used. You have also considered how you could improve your shot. Also upload the analysis of The Shining and You’ve Got Mail still images to assist with your analysis, looking at how still images can tell us a lot about the genre of a film.
Opening scene analysis: You have explained the effects of the opening scenes and discussed why different aspects have been used within the sequence. You need to give a general overview about the conventions that all three sequences have- that you would adhere to within your own film.
Frankie:
Camera storyboard: You have uploaded the storyboard with notes on it, however it is not clear to read. Please explain your storyboard with notes, explaining why you chose those camera angles as the most important.
Uses and Gratification theory: You give a clear overview of what the theory is and how it begins to affect you. Please ensure you update the class notes as well and consider how this theory will help you to understand what the audience require from a film – be clear about what PIES is and layout your notes so it is clearer to read.
Daniella:
Representation: Detailed answers – in particular your answer to question 8 is really strong. Try to not discount the theories, even if it is an animation. Representation can still be portrayed in the animation – still consider the animated character, the animated mise-en-scene, the animated props, colour etc and how this links to our understanding of representation.
Still image analysis: You have the images, but have not analysed the shots. You also need to upload notes/shots from the class discussion on The Shining and You’ve Got Mail.
Opening scene conventions: You have used your notes to tell us what was found in the individual openings. There is detailed analysis about what has been found in each of the openings. Try to give a general overview about what needs to go into all openings – and use videos/clips where possible, so examiners can see what has been analysed.