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Using DCA to Analyse Film Language
N4/N5 Focus Text: Black Panther
Higher Focus Text: Pan’s Labyrinth
Double Lesson – Film Language ● DCA ● Exam Skills ● Media Literacy
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Using DCA to Analyse Film Language
N4/N5 Focus Text: Black Panther
Higher Focus Text: Pan’s Labyrinth
Double Lesson – Film Language ● DCA ● Exam Skills ● Media Literacy
What do you see and what message is it giving the audience?
What do you see and what message is it giving the audience?
What do you see and what message does it give the audience?
Learning Intentions
Success Criteria
D/C/A Lightning Round
DCA Refresher
Task 1: Guess the Technique
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Rewatch the clip.
Find FIVE examples of film techniques:
• Camera
• Lighting
• Sound
• Mise-en-scène
• Performance
For each, fill in:
« Denotation »
« Connotation »
« Audience Effect »
N4: Complete 3
N5: Complete 5
Higher: Complete 5 + Link to
Today you will:
✔ Build analytical writing
✔ Explore N5 exam skill differences
✔ Complete Higher literacy extension
✔ Participate in group games
✔ Complete a developed paragraph
EXPLAIN = Feature + Purpose
Short, factual, functional.
Example:
“The director uses drums to build tension.”
N5 Exam Skill: What ANALYSE Means
ANALYSE = Denotation + Connotation + Audience Effect
Full explanation of meaning and impact.
Example:
“The drums repeat quickly, suggesting danger. This makes the audience feel anxious for T'Challa.”
N5 Task: Write Explain AND Analyse
Choose ONE technique from Black Panther.
A) EXPLAIN:
“The director uses « technique » to show « purpose ».”
B) ANALYSE:
“The director uses « technique ».
We see/hear « denotation » which suggests « connotation ».
This makes the audience feel « audience effect ».”
Writing Models (N4/N5/Higher)
Individual Writing Task
Final Plenary: Two Stars & a Wish
