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AS Film Studies Freddie Gaffney

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AS Film Studies by Freddie Gaffney

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Offers students the confidence to tackle different parts of the WJEC AS Level Film Studies course. This book introduces students step by step, to the skills involved in the study of film.

AS Film Studies Summary

AS Film Studies: The Essential Introduction by Freddie Gaffney

AS Film Studies: The Essential Introduction gives students the confidence to tackle every part of the WJEC AS Level Film Studies course. The authors, who have wide ranging experience as teachers, examiners and authors, introduce students step by step, to the skills involved in the study of film. The second edition follows the new WJEC syllabus for 2008 teaching onwards and has a companion website with additional chapters and resources for students and teachers. Individual chapters address the following key areas, amongst others:

  • British stars - Ewan McGregor
  • genres - horror
  • British production - Working Title
  • social-political study - living with crime
  • US film - Westerns
  • film form
  • spectatorship
  • the practical application of learning.

Specifically designed to be user friendly, the seond edition of AS Film Studies: The Essential Introduction has a new text design to make the book easy to follow, includes more than 100 colour photographs and is jam packed with features such as:

  • case studies relevant to the 2008 specification
  • activities on films like Little Miss Sunshine, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Descent
  • key terms
  • example exam questions
  • suggestions for further reading and website resources.

Matched to the current WJEC specifciation, AS Film Studies: The Essential Introduction covers everything students need to study as part of the course.

AS Film Studies Reviews

'The new edition has kept useful material, whilst updating some case studies and revamping some of the formats to offer itself as more an independent guide for students to use ... with clear explanations of key terms and with a range of examples from relatively recent films that students can use as models to apply to their own experience ... a good introduction for students at this level.' - Media Education Association Newsletter

'When I first flicked through the AS Film Studies book I was amazed on how much there is but the more there is the more you learn so I am extremely happy about that. I was looking for a book that is in good structured layout and easy to understand. I admit at first I didn't read much of it but now I am starting to read a topic every day, this is helping me with my essay c/w and storyboard evaluations. As for all the history in film, I have been reading through in detail and then putting notes down in my own words. I enjoy reading case studies as this helps me to relate to my case study in film studies. Overall a great book to have. I recommend it to anyone. So far my 2 friends in my class have been impressed by the book.' - S. Sultana, Film Studies Student, UK

About Freddie Gaffney

Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication A-level examiner for WJEC Film Studies Teacher, Film and Media Studies Chair of Examiners for GCE Media Studies & Communication Studies, GCSE Media Studies, Applied GCSE Media and the Creative and Media Diploma Freelance writer and education consultant Chair of Examiners for Media and Communication Studies at A-Level Freelance writer and education consultant

Table of Contents

Introduction: What is Film Studies? What does it mean to study films? PART I: EXPLORING FILM FORM 1: Film Form 2: Spectatorship 3: Creative Project PART II: BRITISH AND AMERICAN FILM 4: The American film industry 5: Hollywood 6: The British film industry 7: Supply and demand 8: Consumption 9: Genre and stars 10: Narrative 11: Genre 12: Representation 13: British Film and Genre -- Horror 14: British Film and Stars -- Ewan McGregor 15: British Film and Production Companies -- Working Title Films 16: British Film and Culture -- Thatcher's Britain 1981-1989 17: Social-Political Study -- 'Living with Crime' 18. US Film: Westerns

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GOR001719773
9780415454339
0415454336
AS Film Studies: The Essential Introduction by Freddie Gaffney
Freddie Gaffney
Essentials
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2008-05-27
414
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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