Short Films

First on the agenda, wrap up talk of terms with diagetic and non-diagetic elements, especially in regards to sound and music.

To get used to responding to film in an analytic way, we will practice note-taking. While plot is important (it provides a basis for understanding the story), we want to focus on the film form. Remember those film terms we went over? Take notes on things like lighting, camera movement, colors, sound, music, and editing. From there, (after viewing) we try to go a little deeper--what was the filmmaker trying to achieve? What is s/he saying?

Use the handout to take notes. After we watch four films, there will be an assessment where you choose one film and write a paragraph answering this question: What is the filmmaker trying to achieve and how does s/he achieve it?

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