Tomboy: Identity through Camerawork

Tomboy
Tomboy

Ages

11–14

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Related calendar events

LGBTQ History Month
1 February - 1 March

This resource, suitable for learners aged 11+, examines some of the key themes in the film Tomboy and the role of the camera in presenting identities and relationships. 
 
The learning sequence starts with students exploring what is meant by the terms ‘identity' and ‘equality'. Learners will then investigate the Equality Act (2010) audio-visual materials and details about the filmmaker. After this, the class will learn about some camera angles and movements and how these elements of film language can act to present equality and power dynamics. Learners will then use a short clip and create a sense of equality by selecting and drawing elements of camerawork in a storyboard.

As an extension, there are suggestions for making their storyboards into a film with the option to undertake a practical drama activity if camera equipment is not available.

 

Mae'r adnodd yma, sy'n addas i ddisgyblion 11+, yn archwilio rhai o themau allweddol yn y ffilm Tomboy a rôl y camera wrth gyflwyno hunainaeth a pherthynas.

Mi fydd eich disgyblion yn dechrau wrth archwilio beth yw ystyr y termau 'hunaniaeth' a 'chydraddoldeb'. Yna bydd disgyblion yn ymchwilio'r Deddf Cydraddoldeb (2010) a manylion y creuwyr ffilm. ar ol hyn bydd y dosbarth yn dysu am rai onglau a symudiadau camera a sut gall yr elfennau o iaith ffilm ei weithredu mewn lluniau i gyflwyno cydraddoldeb a phwer. Ar ol hyn bydd dysgwyr yn defnyddio clip byr ac yn creu ymdeimlad o gydraddoldeb trwy ddewis creu elfennau o waith camera mewn bwrdd stori. 

Os nad oes offer caemra ar gael gynnych chi, mae syniadau ychwanegol ar gyfer gwella byrddau stori o'r ffilm a gweithgareddau ymarferol drama os nad oes offer camera ar gael. 

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  • Film Studies
  • Literacy
  • Film Literacy
  • Relationships and Sex Education
  • PSHE Education
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