'Picnic at Hanging Rock' — Lesson 04: Film Techniques and Cinematic Style

This individual lesson is part of the Lesson Ready unit on Peter Weir’s Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Lesson 04 develops students’ understanding of film techniques and Peter Weir’s cinematic style. Students identify cinematography, editing, mise-en-scène, lighting, colour and sound before examining how these elements work together within significant sequences.

The lesson supports students to move beyond identifying techniques by explaining their effects and interpreting the larger meanings they construct.

Includes:

• Editable PowerPoint lesson slideshow;
• Editable student worksheet; and
• Detailed sample answers.

This resource is Lesson 04 of the complete 14-lesson Picnic at Hanging Rock unit but can also be purchased and taught independently.

The film is not included. This is a digital product supplied as a downloadable ZIP file. Available with an Individual Teacher Licence or English/EAL Faculty Licence — One Campus.