We have several topics to cover this week – Scriptwriting, story and exploration of character …
(Module 2) Response Post due Jan. 25
Response post (story, character, baggage) After reading chapter one on story, character …
(Module 2) Film Evaluation Guideline – Due Jan. 26 – 11:59 PM
Use this guideline to write your review of “Hollywood and Film.” This should be posted to your film review blog by the due date (READ MORE)
(Module 2) The Film Evaluation Guideline (in brief) * Questions to consider
Here is a quick overview for writing a film review …
(Module 2) The Inciting Incident: Why it Matters
The following article by James R. Hull for Narratives First offers a great snapshot of Inciting Incidents in film and in literature…
(Module 2) Film Community Responds to Baggage
What other critics say about how to handle “film baggage” … (read more)
(Module 2) Writing a More Concise Story Summary
Capture the essence of the story. Is it a drama, a tragedy, a psychological thriller? Tell your audience about the setting …
(Module 2) Reviewing Films – Six First Steps
We will continue offer tips and thoughts throughout the semester on critiquing film and writing reviews.
(Module 2) Life Lessons from Character Transformation
As we’ve explored character, the inciting incident, the story question and conflict this chapter, we’ve come to a better understanding about the hero’s journey, and how to evaluate character arc. Sure, we’ve looked at the character’s goal and quest, but we must also examine the character’s need. This need, is the internal story of the…
(Module 2) Conflict? What Conflict?
Conflict must exist … or the story isn’t engaging (Read more)
(Module 2) Understanding The Hero’s Journey
This guide should assist you in understanding and exploring the “Hero’s Journey” and should help with your semester project
(Module 2) Everyone Needs a Hero
What makes a hero? You may be one, and not even know it …(Read more)