Task 2--Readings

Here is the link I mentioned in class that might assist with Task 2

Revision Assignment 3

Research a theory and present it on your blog.

Theories could include:

• Modernity
• Post modernism
• post Structuralism
• third Wave Feminism
• freud
• Globalisation
• Interpretive Theory
• Post Colonial Theory
• Binary Opposition
• Revisionist Theory
• etc

Check with me regarding the sutabilty of your chosen theory. Try to research something that relates to or conflicts with your director and their body of work.

Research Assignment 2

Complete a one page research assignment of a chosen decade that your director was most influential.
You will need to include:

• A lead up to the decade (ie what came before)
• Political situation (include wars, treaties, governments and presidents, political policies)
• Social situation (social movements like youth/feminist movement, protests, popular pastimes and events, etc)
• A rundown of the arts (Music, Film, Architecture, Art movements/artists, TV etc)
• Technological innovations (space race, communications, innovations in film/music/personal technology, etc.)
• Outcomes of the decade (how did it affect the following decades to come, what is the legacy of this decade.

You should include your references.
Helful sites:
Decades

Due Date: Tuesday 29/3/11

Research Assignment 1

Now the Work Begins!
Complete a ONE page blog entry/biography of your chosen director. You will need to include:

• ONE picture of your director Vital statistivs (DOB, Place of birth, education, parents, alive/dead)
• Filmography of work List their THREE best/most influential films and explain why
• Trademarks and recurring motifs
• Frequently used actors, genres and narratives Reputation and critical reviews
• Finally, write 2-3 sentences that explain why you have chosen this director and list three films you will study.

You should list your references and include these at the bottom of your blog entry.

Places to go: IMDB.com, senseofcinema.com, official director sites

Due: 22/3/11

How to Embed a YouTube Clip

You might want to embed a clip about your director or from one of their films to support your blogging. This isn't too difficult to do.
Find the clip on YouTube and look to the right. There will be a URL and an Embed instruction.
Copy the script from the Embed and then in your blog post go to the Edit Html tab . Once there, paste the script form YouTube....don't worry, it will look strange. Preview your post to check that your clip is there and when you are happy, publish your post. I love this film by NZ director Vincent Ward...enjoy the trailer.

Making Your Blog More Stylee

Here is a link if you're keen to play around with your blog

Remember though, that your focus should be on your actual assignment!

Create Your Avatar

The challenge this week is to create your own avatar and design your own blog using blogger.
Here's a good link to design an avatar:
www.avatarmaker.abi-station.com/index_en.shtml
Good Luck!