Film (Dean, 2011, UK)

L.O.

To be able to discuss the experimental elements of

Tacita Dean’s Film and why this will need an alternative approach to spectatorship.

Starter Re-familiarise with Film

• In small groups, discuss the film.• Discuss your experience.• Discuss the ‘place’, the installation.

What is it about?

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15244611

What was experimental?

• Place/space/installation• Vertical rather than horizontal• Silent• Duration - 11 minute loop• Spectatorship – join/leave whenever you

choose• No clear narrative• No characters• Art work (Tate Modern- Unilever series-

PRESTIGIOUS!)

Interview with Tacita Dean

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15246134

How did she make it?

How did she make it?

How did she make it?

How did she make it?

Dean’s notebook

Dean’s notebook

Plenary

• What was experimental about Film?

• Why does Film need an alternative approach to spectatorship?

• Who would the audience be for this film?

Homework

• Complete revision diagram/notes for Tacita Dean’s Film.

• Draw and label a diagram of the installation.• Remember the crack!

• Due Wednesday

14th December.