A Level film studies : the essential introduction 3rd ed
Author
Benyahia, Sarah Casey
Additional Author(s)
White, John
Gaffney, Freddie
Publisher
London: Routledge, 2020
Language
English
ISBN
9780415520898
Series
Subject(s)
MOTION PICTURES-- HISTORY
MOTION PICTURES--PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION
Notes
. Bibliography: p. 485. Index: p. 486-492
Abstract
"This essential book covers all the key areas for students studying film studies and builds confidence through a careful, step-by-step approach. In the first part of the book, a basic understanding of the grounding of film analysis in the various elements of film construction - mise en scáene, cinematography, editing, sound and performance - is established, developing the knowledge students have of movies whilst challenging them in new films and ideas. Key theoretical approaches around narrative, genre, representation, spectatorship and authorship are introduced in part two, before we consider specific national cinemas from around the world in parts three and four. In part five, the book assesses a range of slightly different film experiences, looking at silent cinema, experimental films and documentaries; before, finally, part six shifts to evaluating creative approaches to students' own filmmaking. Specifically designed to be user friendly, the book has an easy-to-follow design, includes more than sixty colour images and is packed with features such as: case studies on a range of films and filmmakers; activities on films like All About My Mother, Pride, Vertigo and We Need to Talk About Kevin; key terms; suggestions for further reading and website resources. Matched to the current exam specification, A Level Film Studies: The Essential Introduction covers everything students need to study as part of the course and is supported by a companion website at www.alevelfilmstudies.co.uk offering further advice and activities"~back cover
