Blackpool Extract

Monday 10 October 2011
TV Drama Topic for Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th October 2011

Directed Writing Task:
Answer the following question using specific MICRO terminology:

"What do we learn about the characters in this scene? How is this reinforced through the key MICRO elements?"

To do this task you will need:
1) To view the extract at least twice and take notes;
2) To watch the Basic Camera Shots and Basic Camera Angles videos (below);
3) To use the Camera and Editing Workbook (below).

You must write an essay style response in continuous sentences. Please include screen grabs (print screens) from the extract to help illustrate the points you are making.

Blackpool Extract


Basic Camera Shots Video





Basic Camera Angles Video





Camera and Editing Workbook








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Cutting it Extract: Homework Activity

Sunday 9 October 2011
TV Drama Topic: Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th October 2011

Please re-watch the extract from 'Cutting It'.

Jot down some of the key MICRO elements that you think are important or significant in the extract. Make notes under the headings: Camerawork; Sound; Mise-en-scene and Editing.

Essay Question: How are the audience positioned to respond to the characters in this extract? How do the MICRO elements encourage this positioning? Aim for a 500 word essay style response that addresses the two questions above



A Guide to Using Analysis

Saturday 8 October 2011
TV Drama Topic: Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th September 2011