Film Posters Learning Objectives: To apply codes and conventions to film posters To demonstrate knowledge of Action-Adventure films

What does the body language of the characters tell you about their relationship?

Has the meaning changed?

Applying Codes & Conventions to Film Posters Nominations/Awards Film Title Production blurb Release date Director Actors/cast Critical acclaim Background/setting Apply the following codes and conventions to the Black Swan film poster Hair style Colour of eyes Clothing Crown Eye make up Colour used on skin

Director Production blurb Actors/cast Release date Critical acclaim Film Title Nominations/ Awards

Crown Colour of eyes Eye make up Hair style Colour used on skin Background/ setting Clothing

Action Adventure Posters Apply the film poster codes and conventions to the Iron Man poster.

Action Adventure Posters Explain and analyse how the poster illustrates the following: Narrative (Propp’s character types) Genre (sub-genre and/or hybrid) - Action-Adventure codes and conventions

Action Adventure Posters Explain and analyse how the poster illustrates representation. Remember to include: Stereotypes Ideologies Men Women Adults

Action Adventure Posters Explain and analyse who the audience is for this poster. Remember to include: Primary audience Secondary audience Demographics Uses and Gratifications Theory

Home Learning Apply the codes and conventions to the Iron Man 2 poster, and annotate it in relation to narrative, genre, and representation. In an essay-style answer, respond to the question: How do the two Iron Man film posters represent society and the genre? One paragraph for each poster (q), including an introduction and conclusion. (2)