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Concept Design and Storyboarding
APCG 117 Fall 2005
Scene Analysis
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Scene Analysis
Project 2:
  
TitleScene Analysis
Due DateMonday 17 October 2005 by 6:00 PM
Points10
PreparationRead DDSF chapter 4
VenueExternal - to be completed outside of class or lab time.
ConnectionIndividually
Turn-in MethodEmail - send email to ranger@ecst.csuchico.edu
FormatWord document
Subject LineAPCG 117 Scene Analysis your name
File NameSceneAnalysis_ followed by your name. Use underscores instead of spaces.
NotesMake sure your name is in the file.
Tasks 
  
1.Watch a movie which you have not previously watched. As you watch the film, keep in mind the topics we have coverd thus far in the course - story, theme, character, plot points, scene develpment, etc.
 After watch the movie note in your document the following:
2. (see chapter 1)Title
 Genre
 Protagonist - name and brief character description.
 Antagonist or Main Antagonist - name and brief character description.
 Subject
 Theme
 Goals - Protagonist, Antagonist, Story, Theme
3. (see chapter 2Character Identification methods used
 A brief history of the protagonist.
 Protagonist traits - best, worst, three others.
 Some symbols and/or metaphors used for protagonist's traits, story, and theme.
4. (see chapter 3)Framework used - drama, hero journey, etc.
 List a few of the plot points used in the film.
5. (see chapter 4)Select three (3) consecutive scenes for more detailed analysis. For each of the three (3) scenes do the following:
 Create a treatment entry.
 Indicate the pace (accelerating, decelerating, etc.) If the scene is transitional, list the form of transition.
 List any techniques used - foreshadowing, reversal, etc.
 List any symbolism or metaphor used in the scene.
 How did the scene develop the protagonist?
 How did the scene move the plot forward?
 How did the scene further the theme?
 For any of the three (3) scenes, what did you like most about it?
 For any of the three (3) scenes, what did you like least about it?
 How would you improve this scene sequence?