Expressive arts
Music
Listen to the theme music from the film “Chariots of Fire”
(Vangelis) and identify the features which contribute to
its emotional impact.
Create a simple composition using some of these key
features.
Drama
Devise a short Drama presentation based on one of the
key themes in the film “Chariots of Fire” - prejudice,
inspiration, belief, hypocrisy, friendship, rivalry or
patriotism.
(Dance
Literacy and English
Level 4 Learner resource
This interdisciplinary approach shows some
possible learning opportunities when the
experiences and outcomes listed below are
connected. These ideas are starting points and
could be used to support planning, depending on
your context. In this example we have highlighted a
lead curriculum area; however, other curriculum
areas can be included where relevant, based on
needs and interests.
Technologies
Create a marketing campaign using different media,
promoting the re-release of the film.
Identify the key themes in the film and explain
how they are developed. Which theme is most
important? Why?
Identify and explain the techniques used in the
film to engage and influence the audience (eg
sound, editing, camera, lighting…).
How are Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams
represented in the film? Are these
representations consistent with those in other
sources?
Examine the techniques used to persuade
people to go and see or to buy the re-released
version of the film.
Using the theme of conflict (Abraham’s conflict with
prejudiced elements of society or Liddell’s conflict
between his Olympic success and his missionary work),
develop a short choreographed dance sequence.
Art and design
Create a montage of photographic images of a variety of
sports from the Olympic Games or your own sports day.
Use one of the key themes from the film as an
inspiration for a piece of art work using a medium which
is new to you.)
Related Experiences and Outcomes
connected within this context for learning
Music EXA 4-19A Drama EXA 3-14A
(Dance EXA 3-08A EXA 3-03A)
Lit 3-07a Eng 3-19a TCH 3-17b