A diverse and detailed unit focused upon Science Fiction Films (Unit 1) for the AQA GCSE Media Studies 2016 exam. This unit focuses upon sci fi codes and conventions; sci-fi gratifications; issues, fears and narrative structure; sci-fi characters and locations; in-depth analysis of sci-fi trailers, DVD packages and a whole film; and sci-fi film marketing campaigns. The SOW features in in-depth overview of the unit's expectations, including requirements for the formal examination. Also included is a full sci-fi mock exam, and 8 weeks of independent research (4 to prepare for the mock exam, 4 to prepare for the final Unit 1 Exam).
This detailed and high quality unit includes:
* 34 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies)
* 48 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons)
* All resources and worksheets (8 sheets)
* Mock exam and mock prelimary material
Note: The 2011 Action Adventure Films mark scheme can be used to assess mock exams - this is available on the AQA website.
Unit's lessons include:
* Identifying and exploring sci-fi sub-genres - invasion; artificial intelligence; cybernetic revolt; disaster; dystopia; post-apocalyptic; time travel
* Exploring sci-fi codes and conventions
* Exploring sci-fi film gratifications and linking with example films
* Analysing sci-fi set pieces (film scenes) - 'Star Wars' and 'Independence Day'
* Exploring societal issues and fears in sci-fi films
* Applying Tzetan Todorov's narrative structure to sci-fi films
* Applying Vladamir Propp's character theory to sci-fi film trailers - 'Elysium' and 'Jurassic World'
* Representations in sci-fi films - characters and locations
* Independence research into BBFC classifications
* Analysing sci-fi film trailers - 'Independence Day: Resurgence' and 'Snowpiercer'
* Analysing sci-fi film print media (DVD packages) - 'Battleship' and 'Pandorum'
* Critically analysing a whole sci-fi film - 'Independence Day'
* Independent research into a sci-fi film's marketing campaign - 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
* 4 weeks of independent research to prepare for mock exam
* Unit 1 mock exam
* 4 weeks of independent research to prepare for formal Unit 1 Exam
This detailed and high quality unit includes:
* 34 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies)
* 48 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons)
* All resources and worksheets (8 sheets)
* Mock exam and mock prelimary material
Note: The 2011 Action Adventure Films mark scheme can be used to assess mock exams - this is available on the AQA website.
Unit's lessons include:
* Identifying and exploring sci-fi sub-genres - invasion; artificial intelligence; cybernetic revolt; disaster; dystopia; post-apocalyptic; time travel
* Exploring sci-fi codes and conventions
* Exploring sci-fi film gratifications and linking with example films
* Analysing sci-fi set pieces (film scenes) - 'Star Wars' and 'Independence Day'
* Exploring societal issues and fears in sci-fi films
* Applying Tzetan Todorov's narrative structure to sci-fi films
* Applying Vladamir Propp's character theory to sci-fi film trailers - 'Elysium' and 'Jurassic World'
* Representations in sci-fi films - characters and locations
* Independence research into BBFC classifications
* Analysing sci-fi film trailers - 'Independence Day: Resurgence' and 'Snowpiercer'
* Analysing sci-fi film print media (DVD packages) - 'Battleship' and 'Pandorum'
* Critically analysing a whole sci-fi film - 'Independence Day'
* Independent research into a sci-fi film's marketing campaign - 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
* 4 weeks of independent research to prepare for mock exam
* Unit 1 mock exam
* 4 weeks of independent research to prepare for formal Unit 1 Exam
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