Description
First published in 2001, Science Fiction Film: A Teacher s Guide to the
Genre and Classroom Resources is a complete scheme of work for the
teaching of science fiction film which provides: Guidelines for
practical tasks including storyboarding, designing a film poster and
developing a marketing strategy. A detailed history of science fiction
film and its place both within the industry and the wider culture of the
twentieth century. A thorough grounding in all the theoretical concepts
of Media Studies. A focus on familiar and easily accessible texts such
as Metropolis, The Terminator, the Alien quartet, Men in Black and
Galaxy Quest. This revised edition includes a lengthy new chapter on
science fiction film since 2000, covering films such as The Dark Knight,
the new Star Wars film and the Hunger Games franchise; and the
Classroom Resources include additional new photocopiable materials.