5 weeks left Narrative Revision

http://youtu.be/IOsuFlIPqjM

https://youtu.be/AkTm1IF9tK8 

http://youtu.be/pJBRQQkT85s

Which Theorist?

Resources: http://www.slideshare.net/ctkmedia/1-genre 

D. Identify, categorise and define 4 Narrative theories

C. Examine own trailers for examples theory

B. Apply the theory to your trailer by comparing with RMT

A. Explain the function of narrative in your trailer 

Starter:

1. Name 5 Narrative theorists

2. List the 3 stages of narrative

3. Explain how trailers use narrative structure 

4. Explain how Horror uses binary opposites

5. Give an example

6. Give an example of Propps Archetypes?

7. Give 2 of the 8 Modes of Narrative 

Revision Task: Use the resources and your essays from September to Create Top Trump Cards for each theorist.

Photo

Name

Year

Credibility (?/5)

Summary of Theory

Horror Trailer Relevance (?/5)

Introduction Theorist: "Narrative is..."
Plot or Story? whats the difference?

Linear or Non-Linear?

1 Theory: Equilibrium Disruption - no Resolution? Who, where and how? (C) 

Compare with actual Horror RMT and why? (B)

Explain the need/function for this narrative structure in your Trailer (A) 

2 Theory: Archetypes & Characters - Who, where and how? (C) 

Compare with actual Horror RMT and why? (B)

Explain the need/function for archetypes in Horror films to create meaning (A)

3 Theory: Binary Opposition - themes and Characters - Who, where and how? (C) 

Compare with actual Horror RMT and why? (B)

Explain the meaning and function of Binary Opposition in your trailer (sub text)? (A)

4 Theory: enigma, action and/or hermeneutic codes - themes and Characters - Who, where, which and how? (C) 

Compare with actual Horror RMT and why? (B)

Explain the meaning and function of these codes in yr trailer (A)

5 Theory: 8 Modes of Narrative Who, where, which and how? (C) 

Compare with actual Horror RMT and why? (B)

Explain the meaning and function of these modes in yr trailer (A)

Theorists: Barthes, Propp, Todorov, Domaille, Levi-Strauss

Paragraph Plan:
Point - Apply the theory and it's terms, consider how much your Trailer uses/can apply the Theory (do not explain the theory)

Example - Specific description and examination of your trailer - how you have 'build' or shown this theory aspect (ie: Character MES or presented the disruption visually on screen)

Explanation/Analysis - How does the Trailer 'function' or 'work' using this theory, what Meaning or Messages does this reveal? Is it aiming to be more complex, realistic, unpredictable?