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Notes on the AWC's C and D Lectures

Lecture C: Using film

  • Steps for the group activity:

  1. Study literary/visual elements
  2. Read part of the novel
  3. Read film reviews
  4. Prepare a video
  • Teams of five, one captain per group

  • 4-5 minute literary/visual analysis

  • Setting, style, theme and visual aspects (structure, theme, camera movement, and music).

  • Read first 30 pages of book.

  • Read 2 reviews from IMDB.

  • Screen-cast-O-Matic to record power point.


Lecture D: Getting to Talk

  • Share literary/film analysis (video).

  • Take on the role of film promoter, speak for about 5 minutes.

  • Discuss positive aspects of the film.

  • Take notes on best features of the film.

  • List of 6-7 outstanding features of the film.

  • Convince others  that your film is the best.

  • Win the "film festival".


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