These questions can be used to focus students' thinking while watching the film and/or to develop their understanding of film language.
STORY
- Is there a story in Feet of Song?
- What does the title of the film tell us about the film?
SEQUENCE
- Can you break the film down into separate sequences?
- How can you tell the beginning of a new sequence?
COLOUR
- What different colours are used in the film? Are some colours used more than others?
- How do the colours contribute to the mood of the film?
- Are there strong contrasts of colour in the film?
- Do different sequences in the film have different colour schemes?
SOUND
- How important is the music in Feet of Song?
- What adjectives would you use to describe the music in Feet of Song?
- How does the music work with the images that you see on screen?
CAMERA
- Can you find any examples of close-ups or long-shots in the film? How are they different to similar shots in non-animation films?
COMPOSITION
- Choose a short sequence in the film and describe how the figures are arranged.
SETTING
- Is there a setting in this film?
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