RESPONDING
Student learning materials and activities for responding to media art
Film blurb - "Imagine it! Non-stop fun and games with cheeky little brother in a totally awesome, adult-free, adventure playground. Throw in some supernatural creature possibilities, well-timed burps and farts and some seriously bad weather and anything could happen!"
Wadu Matiyidi
(War-do Mudgee-dee)
WATCH THE FIRST 30 SECONDS OF THE FILM
Q What can you hear?
Q What does artists choice of music and sound tell you about the film?
Q Can you name the percussion instrument?
WATCH THE REST OF THE FILM
Think about the elements while watching
Q Who were the main characters? Write down some ways you can connect to the characters.
Q How has the author used sound to create mood?
Q What are some of the sounds you found effective or memorable?
Q How does sound add to what you see?
Q Describe the colours used in the film. Why has the artist used these colours? Where is the setting?
Q How is light used to create meaning? Is it bright or dark? How is shadow used?
Q Yamuti is an ancient creature. Did the artist make him feel scary? What sounds, lighting or camera movement did the artist use to create that feeling?
Q What do you think the dark creature was at the end? What might this figure represent?