film

Course Requirements and Administrative Details

  • Presentation is crucial for grading.

    • Required materials:

      • Audio-visual analysis

      • Personal media inventory

      • Presentation

    • If one of these is incomplete, it impacts course completion.

  • Update to status on assignments is necessary; most submissions have been received but some are outstanding.

  • Important dates:

    • Last class on Tuesday next week.

    • Grades need to be submitted by the end of that week.

  • Any anticipated delays on assignments should be communicated to the instructor ASAP for resolution.

Presentation Logistics

  • Students can log in on the classroom PC to access their presentations.

  • The instructor can assist with connecting a personal laptop if necessary.

  • The goal is to ensure smooth operation of technology during presentations.

Presentation Format and Timing

  • Aim for approximately 8 minutes per presentation, with a target of 6 presentations for the day.

  • Emphasis on clarity and comfort when presenting.

Presentation Guidelines and Tips

  • Encourage students to keep aware of potential pronunciation challenges and don’t feel self-conscious about them.

  • Remarks on the importance of allowing technology to be on the side of presenters and offer help during presenting time.

Overview of "The Notebook" Film Analysis

  • Rhetorical Strategies

    • Use of Color:

      • Warm colors symbolize love and innocence during early romance scenes.

      • Cooler hues during emotional distance illustrate disconnection.

    • Mise en Scène:

      • Natural settings are metaphors for emotional states.

      • Example: The lake scene symbolizes purity.

      • Conveys characters' emotions by reflecting their internal struggles outwardly.

    • Editing Techniques:

      • Cross-cutting between past and present maintains suspense and reflects enduring love.

      • Temporal Structure:

      • Long takes enhance emotional weight in intimate moments; rapid cuts during arguments depict chaos.

Cinematic Comparisons

  • The Notebook compared to

    • A Walk to Remember: Similar young love themes.

    • Titanic: Common frame narrative structures.

    • Pride and Prejudice: Class differences and emotional bonds.

Discussion of Genre Conventions in Film

  • Discusses how films have specific visuals based on their genre (e.g. Romance films are brightly lit, while Thrillers might feature more shadows).

  • Importance of being aware of these conventions for films in analysis.

Analysis of "Breaking Bad" Presentation

  • Overview of major characters: Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.

  • Walter starts as a high school teacher who becomes involved in the drug trade to support his family after a lung cancer diagnosis.

  • Jesse’s moral decline reflects the struggles of adapting to crime and consequences of their decisions.

  • The show reveals the transformation of Walter from a desperate man into a power-hungry figure, contrasting his initial intent with eventual outcomes.

Elements of Cinematography in "Breaking Bad"

  • The use of isolated settings to emphasize character struggles and plot changes.

  • Symbolism in character color schemes evolving over the seasons illustrating their moral journey.

Conclusion of Presentations

  • Instructors' encouragement for students to submit their works on Canvas for convenience.

  • Mention of the next presentations schedule and reminders about outstanding work.

  • Invite for questions and reassurance regarding wrapping up presentations on time.

Final Notes

  • Responsibility emphasized for students to communicate any issues affecting their submission or performance in the class.

  • Classroom atmosphere described as collaborative, supportive, and engaging with an appreciation of student work and presentations.