Sunday 20 October 2013

research and critical theory: understanding narrative theory

Media Studies AS                          date 21st Oct 2013
Challengeunderstanding narrative theory as linked to genre
Starter:  10  minutes:
Starter task: 10 minutes - what is the difference between niche and mainstream – define / example / discuss – add comment onto blog

Main lesson focus:  challenge: understanding narrative theory as linked to genre

Activities
1.    Starter challenge
For each of the next activities we will read the outline of their critical theories and try to apply to specific films
2.    Introducing Propp: characters as function / actions as function
3.    Introducin Todorov – Equilibrium & disequilibrium
4.    Introducin Levi Strauss
5.    poweroint and media codes pp

HOMEWORK: present research and findings as a powerpoint.  – link to  specific media texts


Extension/ Improving grade
Try to explore narrative other theories / theorists such as Branigan or Cameron 

homework
Upload learning to your blog in a suitable format chosen by you title

Assessment & understanding focus covered:
   Media Languages, Forms & Conventions
   Media Institutions Introduction
    Media audiences

  Media representations






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