Events for Teachers & Students
To book events in the 2008-2009 Southbank Education programme please call 020 7815 1329 or download the booking form and return it by post.
If you are within reach of London or are planning a trip with your students during the term, book for one of our events at BFI Southbank or BFI IMAX. All our study days and training events are tied closely to curricular requirements and your students are guaranteed an unforgettable experience in our riverbank venues. At the bfi we believe that all children and young people should have opportunities to develop their moving image media literacy. As the guardian of one of the world's greatest collections of film and television we are delighted to help you make the most of this wonderful national resource.
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New additions to the programme and other information
New Events
2009 Media Studies Conference programme announced
Booking has now opened for the conference. More information
Unheard Melodies: Film Music Explored for teachers & students Wed 24 Jun, 10:30 - 15:30, NFT1, BFI Southbank
This event is designed to support A level Music students with their listening, appraising and composing skills, especially those studying for the AQA Music for Film and WJEC Music for Stage and Screen. The interactive session will take students through a range of classic examples of music in film and television, looking at the role of music in creating and amplifying the moving image. Students will be introduced to a variety of genres and
the different organisations of sounds which composers have used for particular effects, ambiences and contexts. The afternoon includes an interview with a well-known film composer who will talk about working in the industry and demonstrate how they compose.
Led by Miguel Mera, Senior Lecturer in Screen Music, Royal College of Music, London, writer and film music composer.
Level: A level
Subject: Music and Film & Media Studies
Price: £8 Per Student, £1 for accompanying adults; £40 for
teachers attending without students.
Event Cancellations and Postponements
Culture Bending: Representation of Asian Women in British Films for teachers & students
Tue 9 Jun
This event has been cancelled.
Anne Frank - A Story for All Time
Fri 12 Jun
This event has been cancelled.
Teen Rebels
Wed 24 Jun
This event has now been cancelled but the same event will still be taking place on Wed 17 June.
Unheard Melodies: Film Music Explored for teachers & students
Mon 29 Jun
This event has been postponed, new date TBC.
End of Term screenings
Venue: NFT1, Price: £3 for pupil, £1 for accompanying teacher, £10 for teachers attending alone.
The Princess Bride (US 1987 Dir Rob Reiner 98 min.) Fri 10 July 2009 10.30-13.00 NFT 3
This summer term screening of the Oscar-winning film, The Princess Bride, is based on the book and screenplay by William Goldman and will make pupils think anew about stereotypes and predicted outcomes in fairytales. This is the precursor of Shrek (minus the animation), as the narrative deliberately sets out to subvert all expected character-types and familiar swashbuckling plots with humour and a light touch. Arguably, this film has not had the exposure it deserves in the UK and will provide a pleasurable experience for those who attend. An introduction and follow-up activities will stretch pupils' understanding of fairytales, love stories and comic plots.
Suitable for Key Stage 2, Years 4-6 only.
