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Using film music in the classroom
Education & Development

Using film music in the classroom

...writing music for films is that it is intensely personal. I work completely emotionally. I cannot intellectualize about the role of music in film. I decide if it should be there purely by my emotions.’ Jerry Goldsmith, composer for Alien (1979), The Sum of All Fears (2002) and the Star Trek films (1979–2002), quoted in Thomas, T. (1991) Film Score: The Art and Craft...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Classical studies: it's more than the words
History & The Arts

Classical studies: it's more than the words

...writing as well as the period in history...Historiography and ancient literature: it’s more than words This second introductory article provides some ideas about how to frame your exploration of the writings of Herodotus in the context of other ancient works of literature and history. As you explore the writings of Herodotus in the OpenLearn Collection, think about the...
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Activity 5 mins
Child spirituality
Education & Development

Child spirituality

...creativity which helps them to manage the adversities of life and build emotional resilience. The success of Harry Potter may also indicate the way children need to engage with magic, mystery, terror and fantasy Hay & Nye, writing from an educational research perspective, suggest that spirituality is innate in children. The features they identify in children's...
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Article 5 mins
Innovation in policing
Society, Politics & Law

Innovation in policing

...creativity discuss key forms of innovation in policing outline key methods and frameworks for innovation discuss ways in which organisations can become more innovative outline the role of leaders and leadership in supporting greater innovation...Innovation in policing: 1 What is innovation? - Innovation is, in many ways, a concept that we all perhaps recognise when we see...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Digital Film School
Science, Maths & Technology

Digital Film School

...creative and try something new. Make your video look interesting Rick Goldsmith explains some of the creative techniques to help you produce the best from your location. Post-production pep-talk John Sinton discusses how editing is where all your hard work comes together, it’s the time where your individual creativity shines. Archive your project Joe Mills explains the...
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Video 1 hr 13 mins
Grammar matters
Languages

Grammar matters

...writing and other communication more effective. So, in this course you will see how studying grammar as a tool for meaning-making has numerous useful applications in the real world of professional practice and everyday communication. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course E304 Exploring English Grammar. Brief definitions of words in...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Austria
Languages

Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Austria

...Creative Commons license Das Mohnweckerl Mohnweckerl is a small, soft white roll topped with poppy seeds. Image: © Beverley Daley-Yates Die Semmel Semmel or kaisersemmel are typical soft white bread rolls with five-leaved star-shapes on top, found on dining tables across Austria at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Image: © Beverley Daley-Yates Der Apfelstrudel One of the...
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Activity 5 mins
Plastic planet
Nature & Environment

Plastic planet

...creativity, as we embraced the magic of this versatile product. But it was at a cost - has the material which made the 21st Century brought about an environmental catastrophe?...[Bird with plastic waste] Plastic peril The scale of the problem we're facing. Plastics Watch on the BBC Turning the tide Different approaches, different futures. Why plastic? Why has the world...
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Article 5 mins