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The Final Quarter - A Closer Look
Lesson1 of 3 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishHumanities and Social SciencesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesThe ArtsSocialEqualityHuman RightsIndigenous EducationSocial Action
Lesson Summary
Retired AFL star Adam Goodes is known to many for his resilient journey in the face of detrimental treatment by AFL spectators and the media beginning in 2013.
In this lesson students will learn about archival documentary filmmaking conventions and apply their analytical skills to scenes from The Final Quarter. Students explore the way mood and message is created for the audience by the editor and director. Students will gain an appreciation of the work of Shark Island Productions and the power of archival documentary to communicate public messages of importance.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand how technical and symbolic codes are used by the director of The Final Quarter to create powerful meaning for the audience.
- understand the definition of archival documentary and the process of selection and omission to construct meaning for the audience.
Success criteria
Students can:
- identify different documentary making techniques
- consider the various ways mood and meaning are created in archival documentaries
- write an analysis based on the conventions of archival documentaries.
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