Lesson 512.29: Film Style

Lesson Goals• Create a prewriting document for the assessment style

analysis essay• Draw direct connections between style in film and text

• Demonstrate an understanding of film as text

Tone Diction Imagery Syntax Organization Point of View

6 Elements of Style: Define

Review the definitions provided for each element of style

Next, film in the right hand column of the boxes You want to choose a cinematic technique that best

matches with the element of style provided For example:

Use the learning focus on page 142 as a reference page

Open books to page 177

Tone/Mood Lighting/Sound

Style Device Cinematic TechniqueTone/Mood Lighting/SoundDiction DialogueImagery Symbolism, Costuming,

SettingOrganization StoryboardingSyntax EditingPoint of View Framing, Shot Type, Camera

Movement

Chart should look like…

Now, with the three films we viewed, you are going to discover the similarities and differences between character, theme, and cinematic techniques

Label your circles with each film. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Edward Scissorhands Big Fish

Page 178: Venn Diagram

What is similar about these three ideas in the three films?

What are the differences between the three? What cinematic techniques are the most

similar and consistent between the films?

Theme, Character, Cinematic Techniques

Citing examples from at least two films, explain what cinematic techniques best display the style of Tim Burton. How does he use those techniques to achieve a particular effect? Choose the effect Burton most often achieves—follow these ideas

To communicate ideas about an element of the story (setting; plot; character)

To create emotion To emphasize an idea or emotion To convey tone (the writer’s attitude toward a subject or character) To illustrate theme (the writer’s message about life or human nature)

What two cinematic techniques best create that effect? Tim Burton uses _______________ and ______________ to achieve the

effect of ____________________________________.

Crafting a Thesis for EA2

TECHNIQUE TECHNIQUESPECIFIC IDEAS, EMOTIONS, TONE, THEME

Keep your thesis statement as a working draft for your final thesis in EA2

More information to come, as well as guiding drafts

Save your thesis!