Theory
- 1. • What is the normal narrative structure of a blockbuster film?
- 2. • Narrative structure – the way we tell the story
- 3. “All narratives follow the basic structure: Equilibrium - Disequilibrium – Equilibrium” Todorov What do you think this means? Success Criteria: Researched narrative theory, explain them and consider how they will be suitable in planning Researched narrative theory and explain them Researched narrative theory Objective: Consider how narrative theory can be applied to gangster genre Outcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss
- 4. Objective: Consider how narrative theory can be applied to gangster genre Outcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Straus Tzvetan Todorov How far do you agree? Success Criteria: Researched narrative theory, explain them and consider how they will be suitable in planning Researched narrative theory and explain them Researched narrative theory gangster genre Strauss
- 5. Researched narrative theory, explain them and consider how they will be suitable in Researched narrative theory and explain them Objective: Consider how narrative theory can be applied to gangster genre Outcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss “All narratives follow the basic structure: Equilibrium Disequilibrium (Acknowledgement of disruption) (Attempt to repair disruption) Equilibrium” Todorov Success Criteria: planning Researched narrative theory Student examples – Was their narrative clear? What was it? Can you think of examples that fit this structure? How about ones that don’t? Did it follow Todorov’s pattern?
- 6. Success Criteria: Researched narrative theory, explain them and consider how they will be suitable in planning Researched narrative theory and explain them Researched narrative theory Objective: Consider how narrative theory can be applied to gangster genre Outcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss Your openings need to show this But you might also want to hint at this
- 7. Success Criteria: Researched narrative theory, explain them and consider how they will be suitable in planning How can we apply Todorov’s theory in our research and planning? TASK 1: Apply Todorov’s theory to a film in your sub-genre. Does it fit? TASK 2: Consider potential narratives for your own film using Todorov’s structure Researched narrative theory and explain them Researched narrative theory Objective: Consider how narrative theory can be applied to gangster genre Outcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss
- 8. Vladimir Propp Success Criteria: Researched narrative theory, explain them and consider how they will be suitable in planning Researched narrative theory and explain them Researched narrative theory Objective: Consider how narrative theory can be applied to gangster genre Outcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss
- 9. Claude Levi - Strauss Success Criteria: Researched narrative theory, explain them and consider how they will be suitable in planning Researched narrative theory and explain them Researched narrative theory Objective: Consider how narrative theory can be applied to gangster genre Outcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss
- 10. Theory Written post with images/powerpoint (using scribd/slideshare to embed) Item from checklist: Format you should present in: TASK: Why are you doing this?: There are a number of theorists who write about Narrative structure. Find out what the following media theorists say and make a record (in your own words) showing your understanding and how you could use this theory with planning your own film. Tzvetan Todorov Vladimir Propp Claude Levi-Strauss Roland Barthes In your evaluation you will have to show how you have structured your narrative and how media theorists have impacted on your construction. http://www.mediaknowall.com/as_alevel/alevkeyco ncepts/alevelkeycon.php?pageID=narrative Extra support can be found: