EPQ
Topic
So far I know that I want my investigation to be into something media related, preferably linked with either TV or film. Since thinking about my initial ideas I have decided which topics/projects I can rule out and which one I want to do for my EPQ.
Unfortunately I have chosen to rule out making a film, although I would thoroughly enjoy making it and it would be an added practical piece of work I worry not only about whether I would have time to complete it to as high standard as I would like to but mainly about what I could investigate. The creative side would require a lot of planning but would be achievable but to include a research/investigation element requires more time, whilst also trying to film a A2 media trailer and assist in a AS media opening two minutes I worry I will not be able to achieve something that truly showcases how much I love film and media. Therefore I have set it as a summer task to complete some practical filming work when I have more free time to dedicate to it.
I also chose to rule out editing something, again for reasons that I am unsure what to research/investigate although for this project it would be easier I am mainly worried about copyright - could I borrow scenes from famous movies/tv shows to edit or does all the work have to be of my own creation? If it is the latter, which I fear it is, then again I would be in the situation of lacking time and resources to be able to make something of high quality. Another reason why I am choosing not to do editing as my project, and making a film as well as I am not daunted by the prospect of having to write a 1000 - 5000 word long essay and feel it would be something extra to add to my media portfolio.
Having ruled out the two practical projects I am left with three choices:
- historical accuracy in films
- study of famous director
- narrative and character theory in films
I am quite keen to combine history and film as they are two of my favourite subjects, especially 20th century history but I also like the prospect of learning more about directors (a subject I know fairly little about). Narrative and character theory in films sounds incredibly interesting but I'm apprehensive that I would be able to write a good essay about it.
In conclusion I feel my best scenario is to merge these ideas together, I will do my investigation/essay on the study of a famous directors historical accuracy and representation of characters in film. Although I am yet to decide which part of history to analyse and which director I will probably choose Titanic, the 1997 film about the event and the director James Cameron.
Unfortunately I have chosen to rule out making a film, although I would thoroughly enjoy making it and it would be an added practical piece of work I worry not only about whether I would have time to complete it to as high standard as I would like to but mainly about what I could investigate. The creative side would require a lot of planning but would be achievable but to include a research/investigation element requires more time, whilst also trying to film a A2 media trailer and assist in a AS media opening two minutes I worry I will not be able to achieve something that truly showcases how much I love film and media. Therefore I have set it as a summer task to complete some practical filming work when I have more free time to dedicate to it.
I also chose to rule out editing something, again for reasons that I am unsure what to research/investigate although for this project it would be easier I am mainly worried about copyright - could I borrow scenes from famous movies/tv shows to edit or does all the work have to be of my own creation? If it is the latter, which I fear it is, then again I would be in the situation of lacking time and resources to be able to make something of high quality. Another reason why I am choosing not to do editing as my project, and making a film as well as I am not daunted by the prospect of having to write a 1000 - 5000 word long essay and feel it would be something extra to add to my media portfolio.
Having ruled out the two practical projects I am left with three choices:
- historical accuracy in films
- study of famous director
- narrative and character theory in films
I am quite keen to combine history and film as they are two of my favourite subjects, especially 20th century history but I also like the prospect of learning more about directors (a subject I know fairly little about). Narrative and character theory in films sounds incredibly interesting but I'm apprehensive that I would be able to write a good essay about it.
In conclusion I feel my best scenario is to merge these ideas together, I will do my investigation/essay on the study of a famous directors historical accuracy and representation of characters in film. Although I am yet to decide which part of history to analyse and which director I will probably choose Titanic, the 1997 film about the event and the director James Cameron.
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