Visual+Text+-+THE+MATRIX

We are studying __The Matrix__ written and directed by __The Wachowski Brothers__ in preparation for **AS2.5 Analyse a visual or oral text** which is an external Achievement Standard worth 3 credits in the end of year NCEA exam.

__ANSWERING EXAM QUESTIONS ON 'THE MATRIX'__
Here is the work that was on the whiteboard looking at DECONSTRUCTING an essay question.

Here are the exemplars from the 2008 exam questions on visual text.

Here is the exam paper for 2010. Note that it is the same as the questions I handed out to you in class.

Here is the MARKER'S REPORT for externals that were sat in 2009. Gives VERY GOOD feedback on those who have been there and done that. Learn from THEIR mistakes instead of making your own!



Here is the detailed marking schedule for this external standard.



__TEACHING AND LEARNING NOTES ON 'THE MATRIX'__
Here is the sheet for you to fill on on GENRE (DYSTOPIA, YES, BUT SO MUCH MORE, TOO).

And this is the list of genre characteristics to categorise.

Here is the sheet on GLOBAL IDEAS in __The Matrix__. These add to the THEMES that we looked at last week.

Today we looked at quotes from __The Matrix__ and you were asked to make links between these and themes.

Here is the handout on RELIGIOUS AND MYTHOLOGICAL SYMBOLISM in __The Matrix__.

Here's the powerpoint on THEMES in The __Matrix__.

Here is a definition of RESIDUAL SELF IMAGE.

Here are the handouts you were given in class on Friday 11 April on Dystopian texts.

Characteristics of a dystopian text in __The Matrix__ - chart to fill in.

Here is the sheet on the meaning of names in The Matrix.

MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES ON 'THE MATRIX'
Here is the rescue scene we have been analysing in class. (It is missing the final few shots - sorry). You may need to find a copy of __The Matrix__ if you wish to review the pod scene as it isn't accessible online.

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Here are the still shots we analysed in class. You need to finish your analysis as a group and give me the sheets to photocopy for the other members in your group. Analyse using these questions as a guide (add more if you wish):


 * Where does it occur? **
 * What is the shot? **
 * What text aspects (visual techniques) can you identify? **
 * What is/are the effect(s) of these choices? **
 * Are there any symbols/motifs in this shot? **
 * If so, what do they represent/stand for? **





Here are some additional stills if you want to keep practising.



Just for fun, you might enjoy this 'making of' series!

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