IB Film Studies II - Comparative Study
Students at SL and HL carry out research into chosen area of film focus, identifying and comparing two films from within that area and presenting their discoveries as a recorded multimedia comparative study. The two films have to be from different cultures/countries OR different time periods.
Film Movements (French New Wave, German Expressionism, Iranian New Wave, etc.)
Film Genre & Film Style (Film Noir, Romantic Comedy, Science Fiction, Western, etc.)
Film Theory (Auteur, Feminist, Marxist, Formalism, etc.)
The Comparative Study cannot simply be comparing the plots of the films. There must be a focus such as: Economic, Geographical, Historical, Institutional, Technological, Political, Social, etc.
Reflection
Think about the films that have stirred your mind and emotions over the last half year. Which films captivated you? What topics or films remained with you long after you viewed them? Create a list of films then take a few minutes to reflect on what you notice about your preferences. What do you notice about these films? Is there a pattern to your viewing preferences or not? How would you describe your film tastes to someone else? Take a few minutes to respond in a focused free-write.
So What?
Today you will begin shaping your topic for the Comparative Study. Where will you begin your exploration? Talk to the people at your table about the following: