theory

• What is the normal narrative structure of a blockbuster film?

• Narrative structure – the way we tell the story

“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 genreOutcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss

Tzvetan Todorov

Objective: Consider how narrative theory can be applied to gangster genreOutcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Straus

EQUILIBRIUMDISEQUILIBRIUM

EQUILIBRIUM

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

Objective: Consider how narrative theory can be applied to gangster genreOutcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss

Equilibrium Disequilibrium (Acknowledgement of disruption)(Attempt to repair disruption)Equilibrium” Todorov

Student examples – Was their narrative clear?

What was it?Did it follow Todorov’s pattern?

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 genreOutcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss

“All narratives follow the basic structure:

Can you think of examples that fit this structure?How about ones that don’t?

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 genreOutcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss

Your openings need to show this

But you might also want to hint at this

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

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 genreOutcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss

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 genreOutcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss

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 genreOutcome: Investigation of Todorov, Propp, Barthes, Strauss

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Why are you doing this?:In your evaluation you will have to show how you have structured your narrative and how media theorists have impacted on your construction.

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 TodorovVladimir ProppClaude Levi-StraussRoland Barthes

http://www.mediaknowall.com/as_alevel/alevkeyconcepts/alevelkeycon.php?pageID=narrative

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