Film Studies
A2 film studies saw the merging of the two AS classes led by Mr Hansard and Mr Crossan, the result was a banter filled, lively and highly creative class. The study of ‘Vertigo’ by Alfred Hitchcock prompted many an interesting debate, and the all too frequent impression of James Stewart. The class’s short films were innovative and thought inspiring, despite the tight deadlines and tighter budgets. A series of carefully and artistically prepared small scale research projects enthralled us over the course of many lessons. The world and early cinema topics took the class away from their comfort zone, yet needless to say they proved extremely apt students.
Lit Class
Despite the initial trepidation of A2 literature, the class eventually and whole heartedly embraced our texts including Twelfth Night, The Pardoner’s Tale and Dr Faustus. The class also embraced Mrs Smith’s energetic teaching style and Mrs Collins’ discussions of the Albatross within the ‘Rime Of The Ancient Mariner’ lessons. Having filled our heads with critics, context and highly original ideas we progressed through the texts in the ways in which only a Lit student knows. With the exams looming, much wider reading and an ever increasing supply of sheets ensured.
This is what I’ve got so far
James Newman
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