3.2 Film and Community

• analyse the role of film in society
• produce a 3-to-5- minute documentary film for community engagement
• use the film produced for community engagement
• examine the place of new and emerging media in film
• appreciate the role of film in addressing societal issues

“Why is film important in community engagement?”

“How are new and emerging media used to engage audiences?”

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1. The role of film in society
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   Describe the three roles of film in society.
2. Film for entertainment
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   Explain how film entertains and brings people together.
3. Film for education
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   Explain how film teaches and raises awareness.
4. Film as occupation
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   Describe the jobs in film and how film supports livelihoods.
5. Film in the community
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   Explain how film gives a community a voice and an identity.
6. Reporting on the role of film
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   Research and present a report on the role of film.
7. Film and societal issues
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   Explain how film can address issues in society.
8. Choosing a problem in the community
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   Identify a Pertinent and Contemporary Issue to address in film.
9. Film for development
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   Explain how film helps a community develop and change.
10. Reporting on film and the issue
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    Write a report on how film can mitigate a community issue.
11. From issue to documentary
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    Turn the chosen issue into a documentary plan.
12. Writing the documentary script
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    Write a documentary script with narration, questions and visuals.
13. Planning the shoot
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    Plan the people, places and schedule for the documentary shoot.
14. Interviews and questions
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    Prepare open questions and run a good interview.
15. Shooting the documentary
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    Shoot the documentary using the script and the shoot plan.
16. Sound and narration
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    Record narration and balance the sound of the documentary.
17. Editing the documentary
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    Edit the documentary into a clear 3-to-5-minute film.
18. Reviewing and improving
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    Review the documentary and improve it before the screening.
19. Preparing the screening
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    Plan a community screening and prepare the discussion.
20. Screening for the community
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    Run the community screening of the documentary.
21. Facilitating the discussion
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    Lead a community discussion after the film.
22. Feedback after the screening
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    Give and receive feedback on the community engagement.
23. Reflecting on the engagement
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    Write a reflective log entry on the community engagement.
24. New and emerging media
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    Name new and emerging media and how they differ from old media.
25. Social media and film
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    Explain how social media shares film and engages audiences.
26. Streaming platforms
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    Explain how streaming platforms show films on demand.
27. Mobile and short-form film
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    Explain how phones and short video are used to make film.
28. Interactive and immersive media
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    Name interactive and immersive media and how they engage.
29. Using new media to sensitise the community
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    Plan how new media can carry a message to the community.
30. Appreciating film in society
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    Value the role of film in addressing societal issues.