Text and film analysis

Text and film analysis

Understanding Texts and Films

  • Gain a deep understanding of the plot, characters, and themes in Italian literature and cinema.
  • Show detailed knowledge of the historical, societal, and cultural context of the material.
  • Recognise the significance of settings in both textual and cinematic works.
  • Identify how symbolism, irony, and other literary and cinematic devices contribute to meaning.

Critical Review of Texts and Films

  • Formulate articulate and convincing arguments about The Italian textual and filmic works.
  • Evaluate the effective use of narrative techniques and story-telling devices in the material.
  • Analyse the effect of technical aspects like cinematography, sound, and editing in films.
  • Develop an understanding of a film’s visual language including mise en scène, editing, camera angles, and movement.

In-depth Text and Film Analysis

  • Demonstrate sensitive and insightful analysis of Italian texts and films.
  • Examine how the themes and issues raised in the texts/films reflect the wider societal and cultural contexts.
  • Analyse the plots of the texts/films and the implications and message conveyed through them.
  • Understand how character development shapes the plot and influences the narrative in both mediums.

Comparative Analysis of Text and Film

  • Compare and contrast texts with corresponding films or vice versa.
  • Understand the differences and similarities between narrative forms in literature and film.
  • Analyse the transition and changes from written text to film, or the reverse, considering the medium’s influence on the story.
  • Provide a detailed analysis and comparison of the plot, themes, and characters in diverse forms.

Written Expression in Italian

  • Express interpretations and arguments effectively and persuasively in Italian.
  • Write structured and clear essays, incorporating an introduction, body, and conclusion.
  • Use a variety of Italian vocabulary and sentence structure to convey understanding and points of view.
  • Apply accurate Italian grammar, punctuation, and syntax in written work.