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The Aesthetics of Film
The document outlines the process and objectives of conducting effective interviews to understand Indian culture, emphasizing preparation, relevant questioning, and respectful communication. It also discusses analyzing film elements such as mise-en-scène, cinematography, sound, and costume design to evaluate their impact on storytelling and viewer perception. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of recognizing artistic choices in films and encourages discussions about unique cinematic experiences.
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- 1. Speaking 2.3 Applyappropriate interviewing techniques: a. Prepare and ask relevant questions. c. Use language that conveys maturity, sensitivity, and respect. e. Demonstrate knowledge of the subject. f. Compile and report responses. Goal: To evaluate interview research and determine effectiveness.
- 2. Each person whocompleted the interview assignment will share: How did you meet this person and/or what did you do to get the interview or start the conversation? Overall, what did you learn about Indian culture and life? What was challenging about the assignment? What was valuable or what did you enjoy? Any questions? (This is when those listening can ask you about anything that they want to know)
- 3. Write the nameof each student who is going to share on a half sheet of paper. You are going to need to decide if the student's interview was effective, so take some notes about what you think made this an effective interview (or ineffective, for that matter). In addition, be sure to write down anything you learn interesting about Indian culture
- 4. How did youmeet this person and/or what did you do to get the interview or start the conversation? Overall, what did you learn about Indian culture and life? What was challenging about the assignment? What was valuable or what did you enjoy? Any questions? (This is when those listening can ask you about anything that they want to know)
- 5. Goal: To analyzethe elements of film and the impact they have on the viewer.
- 6. If we lookat poetry, novels, and short stories all as literature, then we must also look at film as a form of literature. Because film has visual and audio aspects that a print-text does not have, it can be analyzed on several different levels.
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- 8. arrangement of sceneryand properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted. mise-en-scene in Pan ’s Labyrinth
- 9. The scenery andvarious elements of this set design create a whimsical feel, which contributes to the director ’s vision for the film.
- 10. The dynamic effectof this scene is created by careful prop choice and placement. Thousands of props are used in this scene. The combination of flags, swords, and shields makes this a powerful image.
- 11. What movies canyou think of where the artistic director has done an excellent job of using mise-en-scene to tell the story?
- 12. The choices madeabout lighting effects and camera images in a film. This includes color, space, focus, depth of field, camera angles, POV, composition, movement, aspect ratios, light and lighting, atmosphere. Robert Elswit ’s artistic use of light, color, and shadow in There Will Be Blood won him an Academy Award.
- 13. In this shotfrom Brokeback Mountain, the cinematographer has framed the scene so that Jake Gyllenhaal looks larger than Heath Ledger. In addition, the framing of the shot places the white sheep against the trees and water, using the reflection of the water to create a soft lighting for the scene.
- 14. These shots fromAmerican Beauty all highlight the central symbol in American Beauty, roses. The lighting in the movie is also consistently dark, reflecting the dark mood and theme of the film.
- 15. What films canyou think of with a very unique visual look?
- 16. recorded music accompanyingand synchronized to the images of a film. This can be music in the background of scenes with dialogue and events, or music that is the focus of the scene. Composer John Williams ’ original musical scores have won him several Academy Awards. His credits include Star Wars, Jaws, Superman, ET, Indiana Jones, Schindler’s List, Jurassic Park, & Harry Potter.
- 17. Name that movietune!
- 18. What are someof your favorite movie soundtracks?
- 19. The design andeffects of the appearance of characters. This includes clothing, footwear, hats, as well as masks, make-up, hair, etc. Costume Designer Albert Wolsky had the challenge of re-creating authentic 1960s America for Across the Universe .
- 20. Elizabeth: The GoldenAge 2007 Academy Award for Costume Design
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- 23. What is themain idea behind ALL of this that we have just learned?
Editor's Notes
- #22 The Decadent Costumes of Marie Antoinette help convey the theme.