Assignment: Film Genres
Choose a movie that you have viewed in the past and can re-watch to complete the below worksheet. Please refer to our course readings.
Part I: Examining Narrative at least 300 words
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Identify the story/plot of your film.
Describe the characters.
What are the audience's expectations for your film?
How does the film create a sense of time?
How does the film create a sense of space?
How can you characterize the perspective?
Part II: A Look at Genres at least 525 words
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What are the conventions of your film's genre?
What are some of the formulas/myths of your film's genre?
What are the audience's expectations for your film?
What are the six genres and corresponding film components of each?