International Baccalaureate
Narrative Function First off, it is important to note that we are not talking about characterisation or representation! We are talking the role the characters have in the narrative. In other words what is their job in the story? This analysis can give us helpful clues to understand the themes and ideas, especially when we… Read more Narrative in Film (Part 2) Character Function
Introduction to Narrative (The study of stories) When we study narrative we are exploring… The structure/shape of the stories The big events that push the story forward, causing the characters to act / react. When and how important story information is revealed. How the audience is positioned in the story & when we learn important narrative information… Read more Narrative in Film (Structure)
Terms to Learn Representation, Ideology, Character Codes Think: Does film reflect the world we live in or shape the way we view it? Task: Consider the ideas and messages communicated by these two versions of the same character. Use this document to analyse one of the two characters. Key questions to ask… Read more Representation of the Princess
Terms to Learn Corpus, Theme, Iconography, Generic, Stock Characters The Fantasy Genre In this lesson we are going to complete a genre analysis of Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) del Toro Sound easy? Well it is! Genre analysis is done in three steps. 1 Define the corpus. That is, agree on a group of films that you… Read more Genre Analysis of Pan’s Labyrinth
Terms to Learn Genre Cycle, Hybrid… What? Genre, a problem…? You may be thinking that, ‘If films follow the same generic blueprint (repertoire of elements), why aren’t all genre films exactly the same? Genre films tend to change, tend to evolve. In fact some theorists suggest that genre follow cycles: they are born, become popular,… Read more The Problem with Genre
Terms to Learn Generic Conventions, Repertoire of Elements Genre is like a cake… When you make a cake you follow a recipe, in films the recipe is called the repertoire of elements. Most cakes use the same basic ingredients, same as in a genre film, these same ingredients are called generic conventions. ‘Genre is similarity… Read more Genre Part 1
Terms to Learn: Genre, Narrative, Star, Auteur, Franchise What’s the best film you have watched this year (so far)? What were the reasons you loved it so much? These reasons often are something to do with the… MACRO FEATURES… Task (Complete for Independent Study) Create a slide like the one below of your favourite film.… Read more Favourite Films