Term 1

Tim Burton- This standard studies the director Tim Burton. We look at how he uses elements of film language to create meaning in his films. It also looks at how an audience can read his films in many ways. The films we will look at are: Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow and Sweeney Todd.

Film Concept- This standard looks at creating a concept/design for making a film that fits the brief given to you. This standard is also in preparation for the next standard "Film Production".

Term 2

Film Production- This is where you will create your very own film to be viewed or even entered in the Christchurch Secondary Schools film competition. You may also wish to enter the "V48Hours" film competition.

Terms 2-3

Thriller Films- We will look at the relationship between society and the "Thriller" film genre and look at how they are influenced by each another. 

Hollywood- We will be looking at the Hollywood Film Industry and gain and understanding of how it is organised and controlled. We will look at such things as power, film audience, product placement in films etc.

CLICK ON THIS LINK

http://kaiapoimedia.wikispaces.com/