To debate regulation and have some understanding of the BBFC classification and censorship guidelines
C: apply concepts and key terminology to historical study of UK Film regulation
B: analyse Case Studies and compare debates
A: evaluate & synthesis arguments surrounding regulation and its effectiveness
Starter: 8 aspects of Film Regulation BBFC Family Fortunes
http://playfamilyfortunes.com/play/5l6xdb?lives=5&showLetterHints=true&playStarPrize=true&showIntro=true
Task 1: 1953 - 2011
The Wild Ones https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s8LC9Oy9k7Q
Human Centipede 2 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GpcCJ8ozirU
Clockwork Orange https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faML0QvVb2A
Hunger Games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rWBCV2_B9c
What regulation would you advise?
A. Certificate - which U, PG, 12, 12A, 15, 18, R18?
B. Censor - Cut or Ban?
Why?
Look up what the actual ruling was - Wikipedia
New Info: Be clear on terms:
Regulation
Intervening in the production or consumption. State regulation laws ie (Video Recordings Act 1984). 2 ways to do this...
- Classification
Restricting access on the grounds of age (BBFC films in cinema or home release)
- Censorship
The power to control what we are permitted to access (banning or cuts)
Regulation
Intervening in the production or consumption. State regulation laws ie (Video Recordings Act 1984). 2 ways to do this...
- Classification
Restricting access on the grounds of age (BBFC films in cinema or home release)
- Censorship
The power to control what we are permitted to access (banning or cuts)
Factors the BBFC has to consider when rating a film:
You are the BBFC officer - what certificate?
- Imitation - Newson Report (Jamie Bulger)
- Descrimination
- Context &Theme - artistic merit
- Tone & impact on its audience
- Violence
- Sex & sexual references,
- drugs,
- Language
You are the BBFC officer - what certificate?
9 Songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCRIfz4nXvs
2. also look at the following Timeline http://www.bbfc.co.uk/education-resources/student-guide/timelines/violence-and-weapons
3. and the Guidelines for certification http://www.bbfc.co.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/BBFC%20Classification%20Guidelines%202014_6.pdf
Pro-regulation/censorship
Y Newson: to protect vulnerable audiences young people are impressionable and may imitate or disassociate reality
Y controversial content can lead to desensitisation or a loss of moral norms, capacity for compassion
Y deregulation slippery slope by making content permissible we condone its place in society ie rape
Anti-regulation/censorship
N Adorno who is protecting who from what BBFC 'by the few, for the masses'N Uses & gratifications audience watch for a number of reasons ie catharsis
N Stuart hall oppositional and negotiated readings
N Is regulation and restriction even possible anymore when content is online & global
2. Is still appropriate to have an official regulator (think about who regulates) - what are some of the issues with this?
3. Which has proven to be more effective - Statutory (Legal), self-regulating (Industry/Individual)
4. How has Film regulation changed over time?
Pulp fiction https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ1u_vbyn04
Create Meaning: produce a Timeline of significant events of Film Regulation using the above Case Studies. Use your notes and the video below
Assessment:
Plenary: Who is this and why is she important?
Map out the debates with discussion debate points:
This is England https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rzok3LsOtR4
Apply: feedback with large image of cert - list why
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/BBFC%20Classification%20Guidelines%202014_6.pdf
Apply: feedback with large image of cert - list why
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/BBFC%20Classification%20Guidelines%202014_6.pdf
Create Meaning: produce a Timeline of significant events of Film Regulation using the above Case Studies. Use your notes and the video below
Apply the Terms:
- Mary Whitehouse (National Listeners and Viewers Association)
- Obscene Publications Act
- Video Recordings Act
- Censorship - Pre-emptive, Direct or In-direct
- Procative/Reactive Regulation
- Statutory/Self-Regulation
- Conservative Government
- Classification
- Imitable Behaviour
- Moral Panic
Consider: Historical Reference Case Study: 1980s Video Nasties
Assessment:
Plenary: Who is this and why is she important?
Snuff Box BBFC 'by the few, for the masses' https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gytbhgHSENA
1:54 start
Map out the debates with discussion debate points:
2. also look at the following Timeline http://www.bbfc.co.uk/education-resources/student-guide/timelines/violence-and-weapons
3. and the Guidelines for certification http://www.bbfc.co.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/BBFC%20Classification%20Guidelines%202014_6.pdf
Pro-regulation/censorship
Y Newson: to protect vulnerable audiences young people are impressionable and may imitate or disassociate reality
Y controversial content can lead to desensitisation or a loss of moral norms, capacity for compassion
Y deregulation slippery slope by making content permissible we condone its place in society ie rape
Y film makers have to keep pushing the boundaries of taste further to be controversial 'hype' HC2
Anti-regulation/censorship
N Adorno who is protecting who from what BBFC 'by the few, for the masses'N Uses & gratifications audience watch for a number of reasons ie catharsis
N Stuart hall oppositional and negotiated readings
N Is regulation and restriction even possible anymore when content is online & global
N the context or intention of the message may justify the content?
Extension: Use the resources in the PPTs below to develop you theoretical argument
Plenary:
1. Can we still protect the vulnerable in contemporary society?
Extension: Use the resources in the PPTs below to develop you theoretical argument
Plenary:
1. Can we still protect the vulnerable in contemporary society?
2. Is still appropriate to have an official regulator (think about who regulates) - what are some of the issues with this?
3. Which has proven to be more effective - Statutory (Legal), self-regulating (Industry/Individual)
4. How has Film regulation changed over time?
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