Summarize of my work

 Media Project II

Project Ideas & Plan

 

David Bowie Self Portrait

Name: _____Wiktoria Lewandowska_______________________________________________________

Major Project Title:_______Film review ,,Cast away’’

Progression Route:__________Media and Communication_______________________________________

Describe your major project objective using the SMART acronym 

specific- What do you want to do?

I want to write my own film review

measurable-it? How will you know when you've reached it?

When I will be happy with my results and I will include every part which I want in my writing

Achievable- It is in your power to accomplish it?

Yes, I have some experience from the previous terms in projects 

Realistic- Can you realistically achieve it?

Yes, I have an awareness when I need to look for an inspiration 

Timely- When exactly do you want to accomplish it?

Before deadline 

 

Why have you chosen to do this project?

I decided to focus on film analysis because it is connected with my field of study and I want to improve my skills connected with analysing of film.

Who are you researching for this project? Please list at least three media producers, authors, musicians, photographers etc.

Bradshaw, P. (2021) ''The Father review – Anthony Hopkins superb in unbearably heartbreaking film'', the Guardian, available at:https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jun/10/the-father-review-anthony-hopkins-olivia-colman-florian-zeller

Bradshaw, P. (2021) ''Three Floors review – Nanni Moretti melodrama lacks profundity'', The Guardian, available at: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jul/11/three-floors-review-nanni-moretti-melodrama-lacks-profundity

CORRIGAN, T. (2007). A short guide to writing about film. New York, Pearson/Longman available here: https://r3.vlereader.com/Reader?ean=9781292078120#

Klevan, A and, Clayton, A The Language and Style of Film Criticism, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/dmu/detail.action?docID=684088. (accessed 23 Agust 2021)

McCarthy, T (2021) Cannes Review: ‘Blue Bayou available here: https://deadline.com/2021/07/cannes-film-review-blue-bayou-justin-chon-un-certain-regard-1234792701/ (accessed 23 August 2021)

AFTAB,K.2021, BFI National Archive viewed 2 September 2021 <https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/candyman-reawakens-old-horrors-gentrified-cabrini-green>

What techniques/skills are you developing/learning for this project?

Analytical film, research skills, language of English skills, time management 

What do you expect the final outcome of the project to be?

It will be appealing to the adults. I have hope that my film review will be encouraging to watch this film.

What have you completed so far for this project?

Research about the language, structure; what I can include, what appeals to my target audience, the design of my review

What do you think will be the issues/drawbacks to the project?

At some point in the project, I had to move to England and organize all the matters before moving, my project, unfortunately, suffered some problems because I had less time to study. Nevertheless, I put a lot of work into it and I hope it will be a success

What is you timescale considering that this has to be completed by Week 10?

Week Three: research about the structure

Week Four: research about the structure

Week Five: research about the language

Week Six: reading the reviews

Week Seven:

Week Eight: research about the language

Week Nine: start writing

What resources or materials will you need for this project?

I have needed to read many articles write by professional, famous critics to understand what is appealing in their writing, I also needed to study the book about analysing the film and put the advice into my work. Furthermore, I needed special platforms to create my online article, after that, I converting work to flipbook to add to my portfolio on my own page to which I also have improved. 

Draw a picture/Write a sentence/sketch a story/write a dialogue that captures the essence of your project

"We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect."-Anaïs Nin