Before we start scripting the essay we need to develop a structure that allows you to illustrate your research, understanding of the whole films, their context and how these big ideas and revealed in the cinematic style (micro).
So, recap what you have learnt so far:
What have you learnt from your research into:
- Genre & Style
- Your Film Movement
- Your Film Theory
How does this learning apply to your 2 films (macro):
- Representation of character, places and events
- Use or challenge to generic conventions
- Use of motif
- Narrative & themes
- Significance in terms of a ‘new’ style of film making
What have you learnt about your films’ contexts
- Social
- Institutional
- Political
- Historical…
How you link these big ideas (context and research) in the films’ micro:
- Screenplay (lines of dialogue and structure)
- Directing (blocking, characterisation, intention and style)
- Cinematography (lighting, framing, movement & composition)
- Editing (rhythm, style, pace, positioning…)
- Sound (diegetic and non diegetic)
Planning Part 1
Take a copy and complete this structure document.
The more specific you can be the better. So include quotes, key scenes, characters, themes, micro examples
