Resources for
|
VCE MEDIA: STUDY DESIGN UNIT 3 |
Area of Study 1: Narrative and Ideology
Outcome 1 (SD 2017): On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse how narratives are constructed and distributed, and how they engage, are consumed and are read by the intended audience and present day audiences.To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 1. Key knowledge
|
LESSON RESOURCES Aos 1 outcome 1:
Narrative and Ideology
Key resources
|
Key Film text: Gone with the Wind (1939)
Production/distribution of Hollywood Studio System, reception/audience from awards to box office.
resource appropriate over variety of lesson sequence: 1937 surged to over 500 feature films.
Hollywood should do? Another good article for students to critically read and decode. |
Download Resources listed above to use:
![]()
![]()
|
![]()
![]()
|
CLIPS FOR ANALYSIS
|
|
|
|
|
|
- This documentary TCM: is important as they discuss how racism is shaped in Gone With The Wind. It features interviews with Charles S. Dutton, Donald Bogle, and Richard Wesley. Supporting material for race and Hollywood representation.
Key Film text: Sweet Country (2018)
distribution and marketing perspective. Good for students to see this and see the ‘framework’ constructed through marketing an Australian film.
historical, political and ideological narrative underpinnings. Download Resources listed above to use:
|
![]()
|
![]()
|
![]()
|
CLIPS FOR ANALYSIS
|
|
BFI Published on 27 Oct 2017: Director Warwick Thornton joined the BFI's Clare Stewart to discuss the making of his film, Sweet Country.
Film Clips for analysis:
|
WESTERN GENRE VS EPIC ROMANCE GENRE
Clip: The Proposition (2005) Clip: The Searchers (1954) Clip: Unforgiven (1992) Clip: 3:10 to Yuma (2007) Clip: Casablanca (1942) Clip: Doctor Zhivago (1965) Clip: Anna and the King (1999) |
WESTERN
|
|
|
EPIC ROMANCE
|
|
|
Aos 1: Poster Analysis - Ideology and narrative in marketing and distribution
EPIC ROMANCE
WESTERN
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
Supporting resources
- Chapter 6.2 “Conventions of narrative storytelling” Dunscombee (et.al), 2018, Heineman Media,Pearson Australia, p.16
- What is Genre Theory, Steve Neal’s Genre explained,YouTube, The Media Insider, Published 2 December 2017, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uiNqtfWvGw> YouTube video for students to get Core aspects of genre.
- Stewart, A 2016, John Ford and the Politics of the Western, Counterpunch, January 22nd, 2016, counterpunch.org Overview explanation of anthology of the western within American cinematic history.
- Carter A 2015, Observer , 3rdJanuary 1982, Gone with the wind, the Guardian, retrieved 2ndJuly 2019,<https://www.theguardian.com/news/2015/jan/04/observer-archive-1982-angela-carter-reappraises-gone-with-the-wind-film ideology gender and racism, interesting contemporary read on the imbalances in the movie. Good article for students to annotate.
- Studlar G, and Bernstein M, 2001, John Ford Made Westerns: Filming the Legend in the Sound Era 9th ed. Edition, Kindle EditionIndiana University Press. NOTES; master of that genre was director John Ford and had an enormous influence on contemporary U.S. films. Ideologies in Ford film and mentioned in resource is notions of masculinity and gender roles, capitalism and community; racial, sexual, and national identity. Chapter “Sacred Duties, Poetic Passions” around gender.
- Rekhari, S “Film, Representation and the Exclusion of Aboriginal Identity: Examples from Australian Cinema”, University of Wollongong, retrieved 2 August 2019, <https-//ro.uow.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https-//www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=2750&context=artspapers> notes: otherness, narrative and Aboriginal identity portrayed in Australian film. Ideology unit resource – manly for teachers, however, academically advanced students will benefit from this read.
Area of Study 2: Media Production Development
Outcome 2 On completion of this unit the student should be able to research aspects of a media form and experiment with media technologies and media production processes to inform and document the design of a media production. To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 2. Key knowledge
|
LESSON RESOURCES Aos 2 outcome 2:
Media Production Development
Key resources/Activities:
from this book.
Media Research sheet
Activity sheets: 8. 3, 8. 4, 8.5
- Hugh Mason-Jones et al. 2018, Media Reframed: VCE units 1-4, Cambridge University Press. Chapter 8 read.
from this book.
Media Research sheet
Activity sheets: 8. 3, 8. 4, 8.5
![]()
|
![]()
|
![]()
|
- Australian Centre of the Moving Image (ACMI),documents for reference accessed 2th April, 2019
- https://www.acmi.net.au/education/online-learning/film-it/storyboards/storyboards-extension/camera-movement/
- https://www.acmi.net.au/education/online-learning/15-second-place/location-location/
- https://www.acmi.net.au/education/online-learning/film-it/sound-recording/
- https://www.acmi.net.au/education/online-learning/film-it/storyboards/storyboards-advanced/camera-angles/
Supporting resources
- Plot and story: https://www.scribendi.com/advice/goldenrulesforagoodplot.en.html
- Storyboards:
https://www.acmi.net.au/education/online-learning/film-it/storyboards/
- script: interview filming and storyboard.
Description:resources for shoot and development of narrative style to look and documentation needed for SAT and outlines production processes.
Area of Study 3: Media Production Design
|
Outcome 3
On completion of this unit the student should be able to develop and document a media production design in a selected media form for a specified audience. To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 3. Key knowledge
Key skills
|
LESSON RESOURCES Aos 3 outcome 3:
Key resources
Description Activity list:
- https://www.acmi.net.au/education/online-learning/film-it/storyboards/storyboards-beginner/shot-types/Analysis and examples of shot times from Melbourne base ACMI, education.
- Media Reframed: VCE units 1-4, (2018) chapter 9
Description Activity list:
- Commpile audience research:
- complete worksheet 9.3
- process checklist 9.6
- screenplay template
- time sheet/production schedule
- call sheets template
- prop/list template
![]()
![]()
|
![]()
![]()
|

media_screenplaytemplate.docx | |
File Size: | 17 kb |
File Type: | docx |
WORKSHOPS AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT
Explaining depth of field for photography and cinematography. Clear , detailed and with diagrams.
|
Frameforest Filmshool, shows how to use three simple lights to do a three-point lighting setup.
|
- DSLR GUIDE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfIanZimZR - composition framing and story telling
- Bondi Rescue: season 8 ep 6, You Tube, Published on 8 Apr 2013, You Tube, by Collegefreaks2000, Episode that highlights reality TV based on real-life events. How codes and conventions used with documentary style footage, narrative construction through editing, music to add dramatic effect. Example of audience relationship and ‘Fandom’ for 12 years.
Further General resource for you
Educational resource section
Australian media practicitioner webpage with insightful resources for teaching and learning. Supporting materials for arts in Australia with information on exhibitions
Reference to contemporary artists
Information with local knowledge on art, media and events around Melbourne and Australia. Lesson ideas and current arts issues.
- https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/Secondary
Fuse is Victorian government initiative for unified resource in media education - https://nofilmschool.com
Australian media practicitioner webpage with insightful resources for teaching and learning. Supporting materials for arts in Australia with information on exhibitions
Reference to contemporary artists
Information with local knowledge on art, media and events around Melbourne and Australia. Lesson ideas and current arts issues.
- https://www.nfsa.gov.au/learning/educational-resources/film-australia-collection
National film and sound archives. Fantastic resource for teachers searching Australian content in film, television and multimedia.
RESOURCES TO SUPPORT PRODUCTIONS: FOR STUDENTS
Studio Binder – all in one project management tool
https://app.studiobinder.com/company/5c9d573e526c1259ae75bebb/currentUser/5c9d573e526c1259ae75bebb/projects/5c9d57741a1f361c14a08fc9/document/5c9d57a16be2555af5d045ac
ALL YEARS
Studio binder offers application that can house projects – script, storyboards, callsheet, shotlist. Fantastic all in one resource for every student and teacher.
FUSE
https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/Resource/LandingPage?ObjectId=282e3a2d-b08e-4caa-a956-a1b8beef2178&SearchScope=All
ALL YEARS
Fuse is Victorian government intiative for students and media education.
Studio Binder – all in one project management tool
https://app.studiobinder.com/company/5c9d573e526c1259ae75bebb/currentUser/5c9d573e526c1259ae75bebb/projects/5c9d57741a1f361c14a08fc9/document/5c9d57a16be2555af5d045ac
ALL YEARS
Studio binder offers application that can house projects – script, storyboards, callsheet, shotlist. Fantastic all in one resource for every student and teacher.
FUSE
https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/Resource/LandingPage?ObjectId=282e3a2d-b08e-4caa-a956-a1b8beef2178&SearchScope=All
ALL YEARS
Fuse is Victorian government intiative for students and media education.
“Every art communicates because it expresses. It enables us to share vividly and deeply in meanings…”
John Dewey, Art as Experience