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Quarter 1- Module 5
Forms and Conventions of Films and Moving Pictures
(Lighting, Blocking, Direction & Characterization)

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Quarter 1 - Module 5: Forms and Conventions of Film and Moving Picture
(Lighting, Blocking, Direction and Characterization)
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Quarter 1-Module 5
Forms and Conventions of Film and
Moving Picture (Lighting, Blocking,
Direction & Characterization)

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 What I Need to Know

Dear Teachers and Learners, the writers humbly welcome you all to this English 6 First
Quarter Self-Learning Module. This material guides you to learn on describing different
forms and conventions of film and moving pictures like lighting, blocking, direction,
characterization, acting, dialog, setting, and set-up. It also enhances your skill in showing
openness to criticism and tactfulness when communicating with others.

As stewards of learning, we fervently hope that this simple material would inspire
you to learn and can make you enjoy while learning from this at home. Remember,
learning by doing this challenge with a heart, is what matters most.
So, here are some few reminders for you to follow in using this learning module:
1. Take your time to read every detail that this module contains.
2. This Module contains Lesson 1, 2, 3, and 4 of which each lesson is provided
With activities/tests that will surely lead you to learn and enjoy.
3. Please be reminded to follow the directions and procedures given in every
Activity from Lesson 1 up to Lesson 4 so that your experience in using this
module will be meaningful and successful.
4. You have to answer all the tests in this module. There are Answer Keys
provided for all the tests made from Lesson 1 to Lesson 4 which can be found
at the last page for every lesson. However, make sure to do the Activity first
before checking your answers based on the given Answer Key. The goal is to
make sure that you work for this material honestly so that your work and
effort will be rewarding and learning will possibly takes place although you
work in this at home.
5. Take note of this very important reminder: PLEASEDO NOT WRITE
ANYTHING ON ANY PART OF THIS MODULE. Write your answers on your
Activity Notebook or on a separate sheet of paper as specified in the direction
for every Activity.
6. Finally, may this module will bridge the physical spaces between teachers
and learners and would facilitate meaningful learning among learners
studying from home.

Special Reminders For You Learners:

1. Answer every activity smartly and diligently.
2. Write your answer as specified in the Direction for every activity.
3. Check your own answer based on the prepared Answer Key found at the end
of every Lesson in this module.
 Lesson

1 Lighting
This lesson describes the different forms and conventions of film and moving
pictures focused on lighting. This will give the learners an idea how to describe the
different forms of films shown on television or at the cinema. The learners will also
identify the conventions and devices used by the producers in communicating key
messages to the audience.

What I Need to Know

After completing this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the different forms of film and moving pictures (lights);

2. Describe the different forms and conventions of film and moving pictures (lights); and`
3. Show openness to criticism

What I Know

Directions: Read the following test items below. Select the correct answer from the
given choices. Write the letter of the correct answer in your notebook.

1. Which light brings a cheerful atmosphere?

a. dark c. sunlight
b. luminous d. bright
2. Which among the conventions of films is used to create a specific atmosphere?
a. Light c. Film
b. Story d. Viewing
3. How does proper lighting affect people in the film or moving picture?
a. It makes people appear beautiful or ugly.
b. It creates disturbance in the film.
c. It is not an important factor in a moving picture.
d. It makes the film more profitable.
4. What feeling does dark lighting bring?
a. Ominous feeling c. pleasurable feeling
b. Happy feeling d. positive feeling
5. Why is lighting important in producing film?
a. It can create more stories.
b. It is important in shaping meaning in films.
c. It gives more opportunities for the film to grow.
d. It is an expensive aspect in producing film.

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 6. Which of the following describes the task of lighting technicians?
a. Prepare the set and physical view of the area.
b. Directs the blocking of actors.
c. Create lighting to suit the mood and atmosphere of each scene.
d. Prepare accessories and props for the scene.
7. Why is lighting a fundamental factor to film making?
a. It creates visual mood and atmosphere
b. It makes the film less interesting.
c. It gives sense of meaning for the audience.
d. Both A and C
8. How do lights affect the environment in the film?
a. It makes the scene less appealing and interesting.
b. It can make the environment look artificial or real.
c. It does not affect the environment.
d. Both A and B
9. In which area can lighting be used?
a. Still image
b. Visual text
c. Films
d. All of the above
10. What kind of lighting is mostly used in comedy films where cheerful atmosphere
are shown?
a. Dark lighting
b. Bright lighting
c. Blurred lighting
d. Gloomy lighting

What’s In
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Activity “Name Game”

Directions: Recall the forms of film. Give sample movie or television for each of the
following forms of film.

Forms of Film Movie Title

1. Comedy

2. Action

3. Drama

4. Fantasy

5. Horror

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 What’s New?

What have you notice about the two pictures?

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How do the two pictures differ in terms of lighting?

How do lights affect the mood conveyed in each image?
Why do you think proper lighting is important in capturing images and videos?

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What is it?

In order to communicate key messages to an audience, producers of films use a

certain conventions and devices such as lights, blocking, direction, characterization,
acting, dialog, setting, and set-up.
Lights are a convention of films used to create a specific atmosphere. It is a very
important aspect for shaping meaning in films. It can manipulate a viewer’s attitude
towards a setting or a character. Lighting is a fundamental to film because it creates a
visual mood, atmosphere, and sense of meaning for the audience.  It tells the audience
where to look. It is one of the conventions of film that create a specific atmosphere. It can
be used to capture still image, visual text as well as in films to ensure good quality.
The way light is use can make objects, people and environments look beautiful or
ugly, soft or harsh, artificial or real. Light may be used expressively or realistically. A
dark lighting can bring an ominous feeling whereas bright lighting can bring a cheerful
atmosphere. The lighting technicians in a film crew have the task of creating lighting to
suit the mood and atmosphere of each scene in a film. Backlighting a romantic heroine
is often backlit to create a halo effect on her hair.
There are three basic film lighting:

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 1. A key light is the primary light source of the scene. It is the most intense and
direct light source. Generally, the key light will illuminate the form of the subject
or actor.
2. A fill light cancels out the shadows created by the key light. A fill light is placed
on the opposite of the key light, and usually not as powerful as the key.
3. A backlight hits an actor or object from behind. It is placed higher than the
object it is lighting. Backlights are used to separate an object or an actor from a
background. They give more shape and depth.

What’s More

Activity: Spot the Difference

Directions: Answer the questions below in your notebook.
Picture A Picture B

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Questions:
1. How do you describe the picture A in terms of lighting?
2. How do you describe the picture B in terms of lighting?
3. What atmosphere is portrayed by picture A?
4. What atmosphere is portrayed by picture B?
5. How does lighting affect the theme of the scene?

6.

What I Have Learned

Fill the blank with correct word to complete the key concepts about lighting as one of the
conventions of film and moving pictures.
1. ________ is fundamental to film because it creates a visual mood, atmosphere,
and sense of meaning for the audience.

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 2. Lighting can be used to effectively capture still _____, visual text as well as films.

3. A ________ lighting can bring an ominous feeling whereas bright lighting can
bring a cheerful atmosphere.

4. The lighting _________ in a film crew have the task of creating lighting to suit the
mood and atmosphere of each scene in a film.

5. Lighting is a very important aspect for shaping ________ in films.

What I Can Do

Directions: 1. Cut pictures from your old newspapers or magazines and paste it in your
drawing book.
2. Compile pictures that portray dark and bright lighting.
3. Write the atmosphere or emotion they created in the picture. As you work
on your task, show openness to criticism.

DARK LIGHTING Atmosphere/Emotion

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2
BRIGHT LIGHTING Atmosphere/Emotion
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Assessment
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Directions: Read the following test items below. Select the correct answer from the
given choices. Write the letter of the correct answer in your notebook.

1. Which of the following does bright light bring?

a. ominous feeling c. cheerful atmosphere
b. negative feeling d. gloomy atmosphere

2. Which convention of films is used to create a specific atmosphere?

a. Light c. Film
b. Story d. Viewing

3. How does proper lighting affect objects in the film or moving picture?
a. It creates disturbance in the film.
b. It makes objects appear beautiful or ugly.
c. It is not an important factor in a moving picture.
d. It makes the film more profitable.

4. Why is lighting important in producing film?

a. It can create more stories.
b. It is important in shaping meaning in films.
c. It gives more opportunities for the film to grow.
d. It is an expensive aspect in producing film.

5. In which area can lighting be used?

a. Still image
b. Visual text
c. Films
d. All of the above

6. What feeling does dark lighting bring?

a. positive feeling c. pleasurable feeling
b. Happy feeling d. Ominous feeling

7. Which of the following describes the task of lighting technicians?

a. Prepare the set and physical view of the area.
b. Prepare accessories and props for the scene.
c. Directs the blocking of actors.
d. Create lighting to suit the mood and atmosphere of each scene.

8. Why is lighting a fundamental factor to film making?

a. It creates visual mood and atmosphere
b. It makes the film less interesting.
c. It gives sense of meaning for the audience.
d. Both A and C
9. How do lights affect the environment in the film?

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 a. It makes the scene less appealing and interesting.
b. It can make the environment look artificial or real.
c. It does not affect the environment.
d. Both A and B

10. What kind of lighting is mostly used in comedy films where cheerful atmosphere
are shown?
a. Dark lighting
b. Blurred lighting
c. Gloomy lighting
d. Bright lighting

Additional Activities

Consider the following sets of frames and think about what type of atmosphere is created
in each set.
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2. What atmosphere is created by frame 1?

3. What mood is being portrayed in frame 2?

4. What would be the effect on the atmosphere in frame 1 if the lighting was dark and
shadowy?

5. What would be the effect on the atmosphere in frame 2 if the lighting was bright?

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Lesson
Blocking
2

This lesson describes blocking as one of the different forms and conventions of
film and moving pictures.It is a motion picture that involves deciding where and how
actors will move and which line of dialogue they will deliver.

What I Need to Know

After completing this lesson, you are expected to:

1. identify the different forms and conventions of film and moving pictures (blocking);
2. describe the different forms and conventions of film and moving pictures (blocking);
3. show openness to criticism and show tactfulness when communicating with others.

What I Know

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer in your notebook.

1. The certain ____________ and devices are used by film producers in order to
communicate key message to an audience.
A. films B. lights C. conventions D. pictures
2. What is the key element in directing the film?
A. lighting B. blocking C. directing D. acting
3. What refers to how one or more actors move around the space during a
production?
A. performance blocking B. acting
C. adjustments D. shoot
4. What must be set first before taking a scene?
A. cellphone B. actors C. television D. camera
5. The cinematographer or director can make ______ of the scene based on issues
that came up during rehearsals.
A. tweaks B. block C. light D. shoot

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 6. What film portrays tales from the past that cover a large expanse of time usually
set against panoramic backgrounds?
A. epic B. crime C. horror D. war
7. What convention of film is avery important aspect for shaping meaning in films?
A. dialog B. blocking C. light D. direction
8. What tells a story or shows a real situation or the process of filmmaking is both an
art and an industry?
A. news B. film C. pictures D. novel

9. In a film crew, who has the task of creating lighting to suit the mood and atmosphere
of each scene in a film?
A. actors B. director C. lighting technician D. camera man
10. What is usually the strongest and has the most influence on the look of the scene.
A. key light B. fill light C. back light D. camera

What’s In

Activity: Picture Analysis

Directions: Look at each picture below. Then answer the questions that follow.

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1. How do you describe the pictures in terms of lighting?

2. In which picture you clearly see the images of the characters?
3. What does the bright lighting in the first picture convey?
4. What mood does the second picture convey considering its dark light?
5. How does lighting affect the theme of the scene?

What’s New

Activity: Posture Sense

Look at the picture and observe the posture of the characters. Answer the questions that
follow.

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1. How do you do you describe the postures of the two characters in the image?
2. How different postures set these two characters apart?
3. What emotion does the posture of the man convey?
4. How do you describe the blocking showed in this image?
5. Does blocking affect the appearance of image?

What is It

Blocking was originally a theater term that refers to the positioning and
movement of the actors in the stage. In cinema, camera and lights are added to
the equation. It is an essential part of rehearsal because doing it in advance will
speed up principal photography as the actors and camera. It is a collaborative
process between the director and the actors that emphasizes what the characters
might naturally do in any given situation

Blocking in cinema is the use of movement and proportion of people and

objects within the frame's space. The term comes from theater, but in movies, the
camera can travel through cinematic space, making blocking a powerful tool.

5 Stages of Blocking Scene:

1. Block – determining where the actors will be on the set and the first camera
position
2. Light – time to light the set and position the camera for the first shot
3. Rehearse – camera rehearsal of the first set-up with the actors and crew
4. Adjustments/ Tweaks – making lighting and other adjustments
5. Shoot – shooting the first scene (then repeat the process)

One way to block actors and camera is to use drawings and diagrams to
quickly show what you have in mind. Hand-drawn pictures are fine, although
many computer programs make the job easier. Floor plans and storyboards are
often combined because together they help the crew visualize everything
needed.

Here is an example of a film blocking.

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What’s More

Directions: Plan out a movie scene. Draw a sketch on how you would like to
arrange the performers in that specific scene.

What I Have Learned

What is blocking?
Why is blocking important as one of the conventions of filmmaking?
How does blocking affect the quality of a film?

What I Can Do

Directions: Watch any available movie at home. Answer the questions below.

1. What precious moment in the movie you can share to other children?
2. Who are the characters in the movie?
3. Describe a scene where blocking is good.
4. How will you rate the director of the movie in terms of blocking?
5. Cite one scene where you think blocking needs improvement.

Assessment

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer in your notebook.

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 1. What is the key element in directing the film?
A. lighting B. blocking C. directing D. acting
2. What refers to how one or more actors move around the space during a
production?
A. performance blocking B. acting
C. adjustments D. shoot
3. The certain ____________ and devices are used by film producers in order to
communicate

key message to an audience.

B. films B. lights C. conventions D. pictures

4. What must be set first before taking a scene?

A. cellphone B. actors C. television D. camera

5. The cinematographer or director can make ______ of the scene based on issues
that came up during rehearsals.
A. tweaks B. block C. light D. shoot
6. What convention of film is a very important aspect for shaping meaning in films?
A. dialog B. blocking C. light D. direction
7. What tells a story or shows a real situation or the process of filmmaking is both an
art and an industry?
A. news B. film C. pictures D. novel
8. .What film portrays tales from the past that cover a large expanse of time usually
set against
panoramic backgrounds?
A. epic B. crime C. horror D. war
9. In a film crew, who has the task of creating lighting to suit the mood and
atmosphere of each scene in a film?
A. actors B. director C. lighting technician D. camera man
10. What is usually the strongest and has the most influence on the look of the scene.
A. key light B. fill light C. back light D. camera

Additional Activities

Directions: Write true of false in your notebook

1. Blocking is an essential part of rehearsal because doing it in advance will speed up

principal photography of the actors and camera.

2. In cinema, camera and lights are not added to blocking.

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3. Light determines where the actors will be on the set and the first camera position.
4. Lighting is time to light the set and position of the camera for the first shot.

5.Camera rehearsal is one of the five (5) stages in the blocking scene.

Lesson
Direction
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This lesson describes the different forms and conventions of films and
moving pictures through direction. There are many fundamental aspects involved in
creating a visually aesthetic and effective video or film. Director, in particular, is a
fundamental element to the process, and if given appropriate planning, time, and thought
can ensure a lasting impact to the finished product .

What I Need to Know

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. describe different forms and conventions of film and moving pictures
(direction). EN6VC-lc-5.1.3;
2. analyze the different forms of conventions of film and moving pictures; and
3. relate an experience appropriate to the occasion.

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your
notebook.

1. It refers to a person who directs the film.

A. Camera man B. director
C. scriptwriter D. props man

2. It is the process of making sure that every component of a movie run smoothly.
A. film direction
B. editing
C. blocking
D. film producing

3 . What camera choice expands or compress space?

A. frame
B. lens
C. focus
D. depth

4. Which of the following are the stages of film making?

A. pre-production B. production C. post production d. all of these
5. Do you need a good camera to make a professional film?
A. Yes, professional film requires a great camera
B. No, all I need is a video camera, a good script and some actors
C. Maybe, cheaper camera cannot do
D. No film is ever perfect

6. The director is telling the actors what he wants in the scene.

A. acting B. directing C. lighting D. setting or set-up

7. Glenda plays as the good witch.

A. direction B. acting C. setting or set –up D. characterization

8. Complete the given statement

Horror films keep viewers in a state of endless _______________
A. fright and annoyance B. happiness and satisfaction
B. joy and excitement D. fright and fear

9. The following are works of directors except one.

a. Commands how the scenes unfold
b. Figures out how to shoot the film with cool visual effects
c. Help actors achieve a good performance
d. Prepares the props
10. One of the main responsibilities of a film director is to help actors achieve a
_________

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 performance.

A. realistic B. unusual
C. annoying D. uninteresting

What’s In

Write True if the statement correctly tells about blocking. If it is incorrect, identify the
word that makes it wrong and write the correct word to make the statement true.

1. Blocking refers to the positioning and movement of actors in the stage.

2. The camera man is the one responsible for blocking.

3. One efficient way to block actors and camera is to use lines.

4. Storyboards are collection of frames that tells the story visually.

5. Floor plans are used in blocking to design the layout of scene with actors and
camera positions.

What’s New

Activity 1: Name that Pic

Directions: Identify the two words that these four pictures convey. Some letters are
given as hints.

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F___ ____M D___R___ ____ T ____ _____ _____

What is It

Here are important points to remember about direction as one of the conventions
of film and moving pictures:

 Film direction is the process of making sure that every component of a

movie run smoothly.
 Film Director is the person who directs the making of the film.
 One of the main responsibilities of a film director is to help actors achieve
a realistic performance.
The following are some of the works that directors look into in film making:

 Understand every detail of the story, where it takes, place, who are the
characters are, and what happens to them.
 Works on a movie from conception stage to its delivery stage
 Commands how the scenes unfold, what props are going to be used, how
the characters should look and who should play specific parts.
 In charge of three main phases-pre-production, production and post-
production.
 Figures out how to shoot the film with cool visual effects, creative shots
and camera angles.
 Help actors achieve a good performance.

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work

Six Camera Choices a Director Can Use to Enhance Viewers Emotion:

1. Lens- expands or compress space.

2. Depth- creates illusion as part of visual storytelling
3. Focus-determined by what is important in the frame.
4. Angle- affects identification of character
Three Angles of View for the Camera
a. . Objective- the audience point of view
b. . Subjective- the camera act’s as the viewer’s eyes
c.. Point of View- what the character is seeing

5. Frame- important in making emotional statement

6. Motion- applied to screen direction and it is also the movement of the
camera.

What’s More

Watch any available movie at home or recall any movies you have watched before. From
that movie identify 2 specific scenes where effective blocking are seen. Complete this
table for your answer.

Scenes with Blocking Description

What I Have Learned

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 What is meant by film direction?
Why is directing important in film making?
What are some important functions of a director?

What I Can Do

•
Directions: Identify the acting and theatre vocabulary described . Write your answer in
your activity notebook.

Word Pool
actor director script set cast
WORD DEFINITION
the person who makes the decisions and tells the actors
1. what to do
The papers that have everything the actors say everything
2. that happens in the film or play
3. all the people in the film
4. the person in the film or in the theatre
5. the place in the theatre where the actors do the film

Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your
notebook.

1. It refers to a person who directs the film.

B. Camera man B. director
C. scriptwriter D. props man

2. It is the process of making sure that every component of a movie run smoothly.
A. film direction
B. editing
C. blocking
D. film producing

3 . What camera choice expands or compress space?

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 A. frame
B. lens
C. focus
D. depth

4. Which of the following are the stages of film making?

A. pre-production B. production C. post production d. all of these
5. Do you need a good camera to make a professional film?
A. Yes, professional film requires a great camera
B. No, all I need is a video camera, a good script and some actors
C. Maybe, cheaper camera cannot do
D. No film is ever perfect

6. The director is telling the actors what he wants in the scene.

A. acting B. directing C. lighting D. setting or set-up

7. Glenda plays as the good witch.

A. direction B. acting C. setting or set –up D. characterization
8. Complete the given statement
Horror films keep viewers in a state of endless _______________
A. fright and annoyance B. happiness and satisfaction
B. joy and excitement D. fright and fear
9. The following are works of directors except one.
a. Commands how the scenes unfold
b. Figures out how to shoot the film with cool visual effects
c. Help actors achieve a good performance
d. Prepares the props
10. One of the main responsibilities of a film director is to help actors achieve a
_________
performance.
A. realistic B. unusual
C. annoying D. uninteresting

Additional Activities

Watch any available movie at home or recall any movie you have watched before.
Describe the over-all appeal of the film in terms of directing.

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Lesson

4 Characterization

What I Need to Know

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 Welcome to this lesson. You must be very excited to begin the learning activities
prepared specifically for you. This will surely give you some inputs about describing
different forms and conventions of films and moving pictures specifically characterization.
This lesson will help you understand how important characterization is in terms of film
making.

In this lesson you are expected to:

1. Describe different forms and conventions of film and moving pictures through
characterization (EN6VC-Id-5.1.4)
2. Identify different forms and conventions of film and moving pictures.
3. Appreciate one’s role in life

There are several forms and conventions of film and moving pictures but this
lesson will focus only on characterization on how the character portrays his/her role in the
movie and how the viewer reacts on a particular scene of the film.

What I to Know

Directions: Read the following test items carefully. Write your answer in your
notebook.

1. It is one of the conventions of film and the process by which a character

becomes fully realized in a narrative.
A. thoughts B. dialogue C. characterization D. speech

2. We used _____________in visual media like film or moving pictures.

A. Direct Characterization B. Indirect Characterization
C. Attitude/Appearance D. Dialogue

3. The first method of characterization and the most common that describes physical
aspects of character, including hair, height, skin, how he or she walks.
A. Name analysis B. Reaction for others
C. Action or incident D. Physical Description

4. She acts and portrays the role in a movie or film.

A. actress B. director C. producer D. crew

5. It describes how a character reacts to or is affected by a certain event.

A. thoughts B. looks C. dialogue D. action or incident

6. It is simply working out on the details of an actor’s moves in relation to the

camera.
A. blocking B. lighting C. dialog D. direction

7. It is a convention of films used to create a specific atmosphere and is important

in
shaping meaning in films.
A. blocking B dialog C. lighting D. characterization

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 8. It is the process of making sure that every component of a movie run smoothly.
A. production B. characterization
C. film direction D. Blocking

9. It is the art and technique of supervising the production of a show.

A. directing B. direction C. director D. character

10. The following are the director’s responsibilities EXCEPT one:

A. motivates actors to produce their best dramatic performance
B. Reading scripts and working on its continued development
C. Acting out the role given by the director.
D. Coordinating with camera crew, art director and costume designers.

What’s In

Let us move on to another more challenging learning experience in English now that
you are in Grade 6. I believe that you are very eager to learn more so get ready to learn
new lessons and perform challenging tasks ahead to enhance your skill. You will know in
this lesson that characterization is one of the forms of conventions of films and moving
pictures.

Directions: Look at the picture then read the following sentences and answer the
questions asked.

Photo Credit : JEANETTE D. MACARAMBON

1. The actors are positioned in the stage.
2. The actors and actresses were instructed by the director to smile in a certain
scene.
3. They use natural sunlight.
4. The actors and actresses made the audience laugh at the scene.
5. Steph plays as the pretty Filipina.

Questions:
1. What comes into your mind as you read sentence number 1?
2. Who do you think directed the actress to smile?
3. Why are they using natural sunlight?
4. What other source of light should they use to enhance quality of the picture?

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 5. What role does Steph play?

What’s New

Directions: Think about your friend’s characteristics. Can you write something about
her/him?
Your explanation should include the following:
 What he/she say
 His/ her effects on you
 His/her actions
 How he/ she looks

Example: Explanation
Characteristics
honest Because you always tell the truth Say
funny Because I always laugh when we are together Effect
Friendly Because you are easy to get along with Actions
tall Because you are the tallest in the class Looks

This is how we infer character traits. You can always say something about a
person of his thoughts, attitudes, looks, actions.

What is It

To understand the concept of this lesson, you have to consider the following
information:

Characterization is one of the conventions of film. It is the process by which a

character becomes fully realized in a narrative. Or it is the revelation of the writer about
the character’s personality.
A film communicates in codes and conventions that help the viewer understand
the implied and embedded meaning of its story.
(Source: Activity Sheet in English 6, Quarter 1 Week 4 Day 5. Retrieved June 9,
2020)

Film and books have much in common. They both tell stories. Both mediums
have narrative structure, genre, themes, character and setting.

Stories can be written, narrated orally, or told in film. But stories are usually more
than entertainment. They have purposes and messages that provide information or
knowledge about the worlds and subjects that the reader or listener or viewer may have
the chance to experience. They also give us the chance to reflect on our own lives.

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There are eight (8) methods to establish a character:

1. Physical description - the first method of characterization and the most

common. It describes any physical aspect aspects of character including
hair, height, skin, how he or she walks.

2. Name analysis - the second method of characterization: when you examine

the meaning of a character’s name and describe it. Note: not all names
are significant in the story.
3. Attitude/appearance- the third method of characterization; the reader’s description
of
the character’s attitude; how the character appears to feel about what
happens to them in the story.
4. Dialogue - the fourth method of characterization; the way a character speaks.
It includes words, syntax, tone, and diction, as well as how others to
speak to the character.

5. Thoughts - the fifth method of characterization; what the character thinks about
the world around them. This can only be analyzed if you are inside the
character’s head or told what he/she is thinking.
6. Reactions of others – the sixth method of characterization. By Analyzing this
means you are looking at how others in the story react to/ treat the
character.
Reactions can include verbal response, as well as physical or
emotional treatment.
7. Action or incident - the seventh method of characterization; describes how a
character reacts to / is affected by a certain event.
 What action did they take?
 Have they been shaped by past events?
These determine how a character develops throughout the story.
8. Physical/Emotional Setting - the eighth method of characterization. This can
affect the character’s development, as well as the plot of the story.

Direct characterization tells about the personality of the character .

Indirect characterization shows things that reveal the personality of the character
We use indirect characterization in visual media like film or moving pictures.

There are five different methods of indirect characterization:

Speech What does the character say? How does the character speak?
Thoughts What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings?
Effects on What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people? How do the
others other characters feel or behave in reaction to the characters?
Actions What does the character do? How does the character behave?
Looks What does the character look like?

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 What’s More

Directions: Read the sentences. Write the types of indirect characterization. Select
from speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions and looks. The first one is done for
you. Write your answer in your notebook.

1. She always looks good every time she goes out with friends. Looks

2. He always made everyone happy.

3. I don’t think my father would let me go out with friends for swimming.

4. Mr. Sam Cruz looks very professional every time he goes to work.

5. It is very important to utter words with respect.

6. It doesn’t matter how big your house is, the most important is you have let
other people stay in your home once in a while.

6. He doesn’t care about what people will say about me.

7. The lead role of the movie is given to the lady who is very articulate and fluent.

8. Actresses nowadays are very conscious about their appearance.

10. The actress thought she can do better in her next movies.

What I Have Learned

Based on the discussion and the activities given, it seems that you already have the
knowledge about characterization. Answer these questions.
Questions:
1. What is characterization?
2. What are the eight methods to establish a character?
3. What are the two (2) approaches of characterization?
4. What particular approach is being used in visual media?

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Think of a TV series you had watched . Name your favorite local actress or
actor Describe her/him by filling up the table below.

Example:
Favorite Actor : KARDO DALISAY

Types of character Explanation

Characterization
Speech Polite and respecful He often pays respect to elders.
Thoughts Thinking for the He thinks for peace always that no one will
good of others . be harmed.
Effects on Others People are happy People are happy because Kardo Dalisay
always leads in preventing illegal doings .
Actions helpful He never hesitate to help those who are
needy.
Looks handsome He is always looking presentable

Assessment

Directions: Read each test items carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer
in your notebook.

1. It tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

A. indirect characterization B. direct characterization
C. action or incident D. physical/ emotional setting

2. It is the method of characterization that looks at how the others in the

story react or treat the character.
A. thoughts B. action or incident
C. reaction to others D. looks

3. It describes the physical aspects of the character, including hair, height,

skin and the way she walks.
A. physical description B. name analysis
C. attitude / appearance D. thoughts

4. An approach in characterization that tells the audience what the

personality of the character is.
A. direct characterization B. indirect characterization
C. name analysis D. looks

5. The second method of characterization that tells about the reader’s

description of the character’s attitude.

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 A. indirect characterization B. attitude/appearance.
C. direct characterization D. name analysis

6. An actor who portrays the role that is written in a script.

A. director B. character C. producer D. film

7. In acting for a particular scene, it is important that the actor knows the lines
that has to utter. What do you call these lines?
A. dialogue B. looks C. name analysis
D.speech

8. One method of indirect characterization that says something about the

character’s behaviour.
A. speech B. Looks C. thoughts D.
Actions

9. An indirect characterization method which gives more emphasis on how

the characters speaks.
A. speech B. looks C. thoughts D.
actions

10. It is the way a writer reveals the personality of a character.

A. direct characterization B. indirect characterization
C. point of view D. theme

Additional Activities

Consider your best friend as an actor or actress, what movie character would you
want her/him to portray. Write a short paragraph describing the chosen character.

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 Answer Key

Lesson 1

What I Know What’s In What’s More

1. D 1. Praybet Benjamin Possible Answers:

2. A 2. Ang Probinsyano 1. Picture A used bright light
3. A 3. Hello, Love, Goodbye 2. Picture B used dark light
4. A 4. Encantadia 3. Happy atmosphere
5. B 5. Shake, Rattle and Roll 4. Scary atmosphere
6. C 5. It makes the scene more realistic
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. B

What Can I Do Assessment Additional Activities

Answers may vary 1. C 1. Frame 1 used bright light while

2. A Frame 2 used dark light.

3. B 2. Happy Atmosphere

4. B 3. Scary Atmosphere

5. D 4. It would display sad scene.

6. D 5. It would be less scary.

7. D

8. D

9. B

10. D

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Lesson 2

What I Know What’s In

1. C Possible Answers
2. B 1. The first picture used bright light while the second picture
3. C used dark light.
4. D 2. In the first picture
5. A 3. Happy mood
6. A 4. Frightening mood
7. C 5. It makes the scene more realistic
8. B
9. C
10. A

What’s New What’s More What I Can Do

Possible Answers Answers may vary Answers may vary

1. It has contrasting postures.

2. It creates character.
3. It displays a character of a strong man.
4. The blocking is correctly donre.
5. Yes

Assessment Additional Activities

1. A 1. True
2. A 2. False
3. C 3. False
4. D 4. True
5. A 5. True
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. A

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Lesson 3

What I Know What’s In What’s New

1. B 1. True 1. Film direction

2. A 2. Cameraman-director

3. B 3. Lines-drawings What’s More

4. D 4. True Answers may vary

5. A 5. True

6. B

7. B What I Can Do

8. D 1. Director 4. actor

9. D 2. Script 5. set

10. A 3. Cast

Assessment Additional Activities

1. B Answers may vary

2. A

3. B

4. D

5. A

6. B

7. B

8. D

9. D

10. A

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 Lesson 4

Answer Key

Pretest ASSESSMENT

A. 1. C 6. A 1. B 6. C
2. B 7. C 2. C 7. A
3. D 8. C 3. A 8. D
4. A 9. A 4. A 9. A
5. D 10. A 5. B 10. B

What’s In : 1. The actors are told to taking a position in the stage.

2. It is the director told who told the actress to smile.
3. Based on the picture , they are using natural sunlight because the picture was taken
at daytime and there was enough light.
Yes, there is another form of light to be used if the surrounding is dark.
4. Steph played as a modern Filipina.

What’s New:

Characteristics Explanation

honest Because you always tell the truth Say

funny Because I always laugh when we are together Effect

Friendly Because you are easy to get along with Actions

tall Because you are the tallest in the class Looks

What’s more:

1. looks
2. actions
3. thoughts
4. looks
5. speech
6. effects on others
7 thoughts
8. speech
9 . looks
10. thoughts
What have I learned:
1. Characterization is one of the convention of film. A process by which a character is fully realized in a
narrative: or it is the revelation of the writer about the character’s personality.
2. The 8 methods to establish a character are physical description, name analysis, attitude /appearance,
dialogue, thoughts, reactions of others, action or incident and physical or emotional setting.
3.The two approaches of characterization are direct characterization and indirect characterization
4. In visual media. Indirect characterization is used.
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References
Lesson 1

1. References: 1.Engliglish 6 Basics and Beyond Integrated Reading and Languages

pages 243 and 343 Copyright 2014, FNB Educational,Inc.
2. Unpublished Images
Lesson 2

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2014 FNB Educational,Inc.
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Lesson 3

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https://projects.ncsu.edu/techknow/tests/FT13_Pretest.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bChGGLGsMv

https://www.thoughtco.com/essay-rubric-2081367

http://www.skyislandfilms.com/id2.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3wT1j3s144

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