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L5 - Action Adventure Narrative Themes & IssuesFriday 8th March 2013

Why?

Aims & ObjectivesRe-cap prior learning of Narrative and Representation theory to take into the exam!

Look at the scene we analysed last lesson AGAIN to establish to build on our analysis of the 4 Technical areas YOU MUST know for the exam:

Look at the impact the Technical codes can have in creating meanings for the audience.

Review the learning.A02 Assess candidates ability to analyse and respond to a short, unseen moving image extract using media key concepts and appropriate terminology.

Re-cap what you know already Starter3 minutesYOU MUST fill in the gaps for the areas/key terms/theory we have covered so far YOU SHOULD be learning these in preparation for the exam on June 6th!

Extension:

YOU COULD give examples of Action-Adventure texts/characters (where relevant) to back up your understanding.

Beginning Middle - EndTodorovs 3 part narrativeEquilibriumDisequilibriumNew equilibrium

Whammo (Joel Silver)

Monstrous Characters (Neale & Krutnik) - Examples

In Action-Adventure films the characters usually embark on a.

CLUE!What does that Quest usually involve?Quest

The Matrix (1999) Dir. Wachowski BrothersYou are going to watch the scene again to build on your knowledge & understanding of the 4 technical areas YOU WILL have to analyse in the exam , which are:

FEEDBACK

Non-diegetic music - Synchronous to the action for example the beat in time with the footsteps entering the Lobby. This connotes how their presence may involve conflict or a battle as it is very military themed. Fades out when the 2 protagonists have won!

Diegetic Sound Little dialogue, however LOTS of gun fire and whammos (Joel Silver) in keeping the audience entertained.FEEDBACK

The non-verbal code of the female characters facial expression denotes.

DESCRIBE!The representation of the female gender will impact the audience becauseFEEDBACK

What shot type and camera angle is this?Low Angle Mid-shotHOW does the editing change from this moment on?

Avatar (2009) Dir. James CameronFantasy Action-AdventureYou need to get out your Micro Feature Booklet.

(See Pages 2 4 in particular)In your exercise book YOU MUST Mind-Map the technical code of: Camera Work.

YOU SHOULD identify as many examples as possible that would grip the audience and provide an adrenaline rush!

Chapter 1012

Prove what you have learnt Plenary3 minutesYOU MUST write down x1 example of a feature associated to EACH of the Technical areas!

YOU SHOULD stick this on your screen.

YOU COULD give more than x1 example.null4131.808