| Tasks | |
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| 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 2 | Character 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? |