Notes+on+Edward+Scissorhands+for+the+Unit+Standards+test

Notes on Unit Standard 12424, Read moving images closely (Level 2, 3 credits) For example: You will need to explain how this idea is shown in the film, and give some specific examples (quotes, scene references, film techniques).
 * 2 ENC film study: //Edward Scissorhands// **
 * 1.1 At least one main idea in the text is explained with reference to at least one relevant section of the text. **
 * Dealing with differences - what differences does Edward have to deal with in the film?
 * Appearance and reality - how is Edward different to our first impressions?
 * Wanting something you can't have - why can't Edward and Kim be together?
 * Conformity - how is Edward pressured to conform to the town's expectations?

**1.2 The significance of a main idea in the text is analysed with reference to at least one relevant section of the text. (Significance relates to social, historical, cultural, physical, political, or personal contexts).** For this section, you will need to explain how this idea is shown in real life. For example: When you write about how this idea is shown in real life, you will also need some specific examples to explain your point.
 * Dealing with differences - think about the physical differences some New Zealand teenagers have to deal with (e.g. in the PAC).
 * Appearance and reality - you can find out people act differently to how you expected when you first saw them.
 * Wanting something you can't have - this happens to all of us sometimes. What are the consequences?
 * Conformity - as a teenager, you are pressured to conform to the expectations of the school, your parents, and your peers. This can be difficult.

**1.3 Three examples of language features are identified using appropriate terminology, and each example is described in terms of its effect. You must identify at least one verbal feature (e.g. spoken or written words, sound, music, silence) and one visual feature (e.g. lighting, costume, camera work).** For this section, you can write about film techniques from anywhere in the film.

**1.4 The relationship between one verbal feature and one visual feature in the text is analysed in terms of the effect.** This is the scene analysis. You will see a brief clip of the film and you will have to identify film techniques, then write a paragraph about how those techniques work together to create an effect.

**1.5 A technique used to shape the text is identified and analysed with reference to at least one relevant section of the text. (Techniques could include treatment of time, act structure, contrast).** One way the director shapes the text is by choosing the order of events. The order can be __chronological__ (in the order that events happened) or broken up by __flashbacks__ and __flashforwards__. Sometimes the plot is __circular__ – the story ends up in the same place as the film started. Some films are __episodic__ – there are a number of different stories or episodes within the same film. //What plot techniques does the director use to shape the film “Edward Scissorhands”?//
 * __Plot__**

Music can be used to shape the text. A phrase of music that is associated with a certain character or situation can be repeated throughout the film to help the audience understand or identify with that character or situation. //What type of music is played in the following situations? Why?// · //The neighbours gossiping// · //Edward and Kim// · //The inventor//
 * __Music__**

Colours and lighting can also be used to shape the text. For example, in “The Dark Knight” Batman is always seen in darkness and shadows to show that he is a vigilante, hiding his identity and breaking the law to catch criminals. Another example is in “The Matrix”, where everything in the virtual world has a green filter, and everything in the real world has a blue filter. These examples help us to understand the story as a whole more easily. //How is colour and lighting used to help us understand the difference between the town and the mansion?// //Why is this important to the story?//
 * __Colours and lighting__**