You will need to copy these links and paste them into your preferred browser:
High Noon- https://online.clickview.com.au/libraries/videos/fac3365f-ce0a-065f-43e3-f96bcbcd4971/high-noon-movie-
The Dressmaker- https://online.clickview.com.au/libraries/videos/25ce63be-600b-1c8a-8a81-3230cb8c5dfa/the-dressmaker-movie-
Attached below is a study guide for The Dressmaker. You will need to read this and familiarise yourself with this information prior to viewing the film.
Dressmaker Study Guide-2jkz4qg
We will be using the document below to frame our investigation into this text:
The Dressmaker – directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse-2ip2j7h
Remember- It is essential that you view each of these texts repeatedly prior to your Semester 1 examination and prior to any assessments which might require you to respond to these texts.
The next module of work concerns studying a particular genre. We will study two films; High Noon and The Dressmaker. High Noon can be considered a film in the Western genre. It depicts the ‘Wild West’ in uncompromising terms. The Dressmaker is more a revenge drama which borrows from the Western genre and is a more contemporary film set in Australia.
Year 12 Westerns Booklet-trwsuy
The booklet above will give you an introduction to the genre. Please read this carefully and annotate in as much detail as possible.
Read the resource above to introduce yourself to some of the dominant themes of Westerns.
Dressmaker Study Guide-2jkm3u0
Here is a study guide to The Dressmaker. There is plenty of information on both films on the internet and you’ll need to ensure you conduct detailed research on both the Western genre and the films we’ll be studying closely.