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Narrative theory in Media StudiesTRANSCRIPT
• 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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