Identify and explain the narrative tradition of the film. Based on the principles of narrative, what are the audience’s expectations for your film?

Choose a movie from the approved Week Three film list to complete the below worksheet. Please refer to our course readings for this week to respond to each question.

Part I: Examining Narrative – Respond to each question in the matrix using 250-300 words each.

Questions Answers
Identify the story/plot of your film. Use details.
Describe the characters. Use details.
Identify and explain the narrative tradition of the film. Based on the principles of narrative, 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 would you characterize the perspective?

Part II: A Look at Genres — Respond to each question in the matrix using 250-300 words each.

Questions Answers
What are the six genres and corresponding film components of each?
Identify and state your film’s genre. What are the conventions of your film’s genre?

How are these conventions expressed in your film?

Identify and explain the two major conceptual frameworks for understanding film genres.

Which conceptual framework did you apply to understand your film? Explain.

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