Research & Planning: textual analysis

It is vital to demonstrate an ability to deconstruct and learn from other films, to explore genre and demonstrate an ability to reflect on what makes a good film.

without it you will gain a lower mark AND make a weaker film

Today we will watch the following American short films

• FREIHEIT by George Lucas (1966)
• DAYBREAK EXPRESS by D.A. Pennebaker (1953)
• VINCENT Tim Burton(1982)
•  GEORGE LUCAS IN LOVE by Joe Nussbaum (1999)
• FEELINGS by Todd Solondz (1984)

AND MAYBE

• NECROLOGY (ROLL CALL OF THE DEAD) By Standish Lawder (1969)

you will need to add three posts and embed links to one of the three in each of of them - then in the post

1. add a synopsis of the film and the director
2. deconstruct the narrative / style and sound
3. make notes on the ideas it gives you

Use clear and suitable titles to your posts: begin with Research and planning : deconstruction - then film title/director

Be creative in presentation methods e.g. you could make one a powerpoint from slideshare, one a talking head and one a 'tradtitional' post