Film & TV Language index


Film & TV Language index

Keeping an index of all your work is extremely good practice from a revision perspective. Not only does this keep the concepts and media terminology fresh in your mind but it will also highlight if you've missed anything through absence. Your index should currently include the following:


1) Film poster analysis

2) Mise-en-scene analysis blog tasks

3) Mise-en-scene video recreation and learner response

4) Lighting analysis blog tasks

5) Sound practical task

6) Sound: parallel and contrapuntal video feedback and learner response

7) Sound analysis blog tasks 

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