Assignment 1
As you prepare to write this discussion take a few moments to do the following:
Then watch the following movie clips paying special attention to the cinematic elements under the discussion.
Editing visual transitions between shots that work to move the story forward
Cinematography camera angles types of shots framing and color all working to set a particular mood
Lighting light and shadow used to affect the mood the way we view characters and set the overall tone of the film
Write (due Thurday)
Analyze each of these aesthetic choices by following the instructions below. Your initial post should be at least 300 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly sources and properly cite any references.
Assignment 2
As you prepare to write this discussion take a few moments to do the following:
Our textbook sets up a distinction between story and plot stating that story is what happens in a movie and plot is how it happens. The distinction may seem minor; however throughout this course we will be scrutinizing the various aesthetic choices and cinematic techniques that work together to create meaning in any movie. With that in mind we can see that how a film presents action can be very important.
In at least 300 words describe the relationship of story to plot in your chosen film. Be sure to:
You must use at least two outside sources in any combination of embedded video clips still photos or scholarly sources. All sources should be documented in APA style.