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Education EVENTS March 2010

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Film Form and Textual Analysis
Tue 2 March 10:30
A detailed analysis and discussion of sequences from a range of films, introducing ideas about mise en scène, camerawork, editing, sound and general textual analysis. This event will be open to 14-19 year olds and their personal tutors only.
One Hour Intro/ Spanish Cinema Now
Still From Los Anos
Tue 2 March 18:00
Rachel Hayward, Cornerhouse Programme Manager, presents an overview of this year’s ¡Viva! Film Festival
Exhibition Preview/ Carlos Amorales
Carlos Amorales, Discarded Spider
Fri 5 March 18:00
Join us for an advance look at our new exhibition featuring the work of one of Mexico's leading contemporary artists, Carlos Amorales, coinciding with ¡Viva! 16th Spanish & Latin American Film Festival. Upstairs in Gallery 1 between 18:00 - 20:00.
GCSE Study Session/ El viaje de Teo
Still from El Viaje de Teo
Mon 8 March 10:00
This screening of El viaje de Teo includes post-screening discussion. Recommended for GCSE and equivalent level Spanish. Please note this study session is open to students aged 14-19, and their personal tutors only.
One Hour Intro/ Hispanic Crime Thrillers
Still From Just Walking
Mon 8 March 18:00
Carmen Herrero explores representations of crime in recent Spanish and Latin American films. Considering issues such as law, order and punishment.
Spanish Language Tour/ Carlos Amorales
still from Carlos Amorales
Tue 9 March 18:00
Join James Scorer, Lecturer in Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University, for a Spanish Language introductory tour of the Carlos Amorales exhibition. Intermediate level Spanish required.
GCSE Film Studies: Studying the Disaster Movie
Still from Poseidon
Wed 10 March 10:00
Half-day session with introduction (inc. teachers notes). Full screening. This is tailored to requirements of assessment for WJEC GCSE Film Studies exam. Film title to be confirmed. This event will be open to 14-19 yr olds and their personal tutors only.
Tour/ Carlos Amorales
Carlos Amorales, Discarded Spider
Wed 10 March 18:00
Join James Scorer, Lecturer in Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University, for an introductory tour of the exhibition.
AS Study Session/ Amorosa Soledad
Still from Amorosa Soledad
Today 10:00
This AS Spanish Study Session includes a screening of Amorosa Soledad and post-screening discussion. Please note this study session is open to students aged 14-19, and their personal tutors only.
Artist's Talk/ Phil Collins
AND Festival logo
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Tomorrow 18:30
Cornerhouse and the Berlin Biennale are delighted to present leading artist Phil Collins talking about his past and future projects, including one that brings him back to Manchester in 2010.
Spanish INSET/ Multicultural Society in Spanish Cinema
still from Retorno a Hansala
Sat 13 March 11:00
Designed to provide teachers with the necessary tools to explore multiculturalism through film. Examining themes including immigration and racism. Recommended for teachers of GCSE, AS & A2 Spanish.
Café Cervantes
Illustration: discussion held in Cornerhouse café
Sat 13 March 16:00
Spanish speakers and learners are invited to our popular Café Cervantes event to chat in Spanish and swap iViva! recommendations over a glass of wine.
A2 Study Session/ Retorno a Hansala
Still from Retorno a Hansala
Mon 15 March 13:00
Recommended for A2 and equivalent level Spanish this screening of Retorno a Hansala includes a post-screening discussion. Please note this study session is open to students aged 14-19, and their personal tutors only.
Intro/ Retorno a Hansala
Still from Retorno a Hansala
Tue 16 March 16:10
A special introduction to Retorno a Hansala by Chris Perriam, Professor of Spanish at the University of Manchester.
Using Stop-Motion Animation in the Classroom/ DAY COURSE
Thu 18 March 10:00
This course will show you how to create stop-motion animations in the classroom, using plasticine, drawing and collage techniques. You’ll learn how to create sets and models quickly and effectively, helping you to inspire and motivate students.
Adult Study Session/ La vergüenza
Still from La vergüenza
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Sat 20 March 10:30
This study morning presents a screening of La vergüenza, plus an extended introduction and post-screening discussion in Spanish.
Intro and Director Q&A/ La mitad del cielo
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
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Thu 25 March 18:00
Director Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón presents an introduction of his classic of 1980s Spanish cinema La mitad del cielo with a post-screening Q&A.