SADIYA SHAHID

SOLVING EXTRACTS IN PRACTICE FOR MID YEAR EXAMS_ Our teacher assigned us the task to solve an extract called ' Bodyguard ' which was to be marked. We had to write an detailed essay on this extract so we could know our mistakes before the exam, and so our teacher could help us flourish the weak areas. My essay on this extract,

  MY FAVORITE FILM OPENINGS SCENE _____ THE WISH DRAGON:  In the opening scene of "Wish Dragon" (2021), the bustling streets of modern-day Shanghai come to life, setting the stage for the magical journey that follows. The film begins with a charming blend of everyday life and hints of enchantment, introducing the audience to the vibrant world of wishes and friendship. THE 100:  The opening scene of "The 100" on Netflix unfolds in a space station, where a group of juvenile delinquents is sent down to Earth after a nuclear apocalypse. As the spaceship descends, tension builds, marking the start of the characters' struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world.   In my opinion this series have a unique opening scene as the scene unfolds in a space station and a group of young teenagers is sent down to earth for survival.

  PRACTICING LIGHT ___ Today we practiced the lighting effects on a person, the different light effects, the hard and soft light, colored light and much more.

  DISCUSSION OF THEORIES ___ Today we discussed the theories through teamwork and presented them in class that we are going to use in our essay writing before our mid year exams ahead in December. It was fun doing presentation of theories as in team.

THEORIES_ -Gender Theories: Laura Mulvey's Male Gaze Theory: Laura Mulvey's theory on the male gaze, introduced in her essay "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema," explores how films are often created from a male perspective, with women typically presented as objects of desire for the male viewer. The theory suggests that the camera, as well as the audience, adopts a heterosexual male viewpoint, reinforcing traditional gender roles and perpetuating the objectification of women in cinema. Mulvey argues that this dynamic influences the way women are depicted on screen, contributing to the reinforcement of societal power imbalances and gender stereotypes. Judith Butler: Judith Butler's theory on gender argues that gender identity is a performative act, not an inherent quality. She contends that individuals "perform" their gender through repeated behaviors, challenging the notion of fixed gender categories and emphasizing the role of societal expectations i...

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  PRACTICING PHOTOGRAPHY __ Today we explored different areas of our school with the teacher to capture some unique pictures.