The document provides instructions and deadlines for several tasks related to a film studies class, including creating a website and PowerPoint on the film production process and its deadline of September 21st. It also includes questions and information about what an auteur is and examples of recognizable auteurs, noting the auteur theory originated in France and refers to a director who brings their personal vision and style to films.

1. The Film Industry
The Production Process
Lesson Objective
Have I created a website?
Have I started my Task 1: The film industry
presentation?

2. The Film Industry1
Task
The Production Process
Deadline
Friday 21st Objective 2012
Lesson September
Have I created a website?
Have I started my Task 1: The film industry of
Completed and uploaded by the end
presentation?
this lesson
Not complete?
Media report
Phone call home

3. Year 12 Media Studies
• Have I created a YOLASITE?
• Have I created my TABS; home, film
studies, music video, research,
preproduction, communication
• www.yola.com
• Password: Media12

4. Task 1
• What is the production Process of films?
• Create a powerpoint discussing the
production Process of the film industry.
• Use your notes on the film industry
• Due 21st September

5. Auteur – what is it?
• Use your phones to find out what an Auteur
is
• You have 10mins to find out as much
information
• You will all share some information
• Can you find quotes?

6. Questions
• Who founded the auteur theory?
• When was the auteur theory
founded?
• What is the auteur theory?
• Who are some recognisable
auteurs?
• Are there any quotes referring to
the auteur theory?

7. Auteur Theory
• Originates in France
• Means ‘Author’ director reflects their own vision, style,
technique, innovation and creativity
• Originally founded by Francois Truffaut
• 1950s
• “A true film auteur is someone who brings something
genuinely personal to his subject instead of producing a
tasteful, accurate but lifeless rendering of the original
material.”
• Director has more creative control
• Directors that have their own style and personality
• Can you think of any current Auteurs?

8. What do you notice?

9. Any other Auteur directors?
• Task 2
• What is an Auteur?
• Give an example
• View some images of their work
• Add a clip
• Explain how the Auteurs’ style, technique,
personality and vision is portrayed in their
films

10. Any other Auteur directors?
• Task 2
• What is an Auteur?
• Give an example
• View some images of their work
• Add a clip
• Explain how the Auteurs’ style, technique,
personality and vision is portrayed in their
films