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LESSON ONE: UNPACKING CHARACTERIZATION IN
STAR WARS, EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to align archetypal characterization with a famous film. Please click through the following link and make a copy: Unpacking Characterization in Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope. We'll use this tool as we view the film together, which will take approximately two classes.
LESSON TWO: IDENTIFYING NARRATIVE STRUCTURE, RHETORICAL CHARACTERIZATION, AND FILM ELEMENTS
By the end of class, you will be able to apply elements of narrative structure, archetypal characterization, and film elements to the Lucas film, Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope.
Please open the following link:
Deconstructing Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope. Resources below will help you to complete the handout.
1) NARRATIVE STRUCTURE AND THE
RHETORICAL STRATEGY OF ARCHETYPES
Below is a slideshow of narrative structure elements.
Here is an article about "The Classical Paradigm."
2) FILM ELEMENTS
2) FILM ELEMENTS
3) LENSES AND MENTOR TEXTS
"74 Things Every Great Star Wars Movie Needs" from Wired magazine
Understanding Conventions of a Genre
LESSON THREE: PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER
Mini-Lesson: Understanding Conventions of a Genre
Give One, Get One: Homework Sharing---
"74 Things Every Great Star Wars Movie Needs" from Wired magazine
Understanding Conventions of a Genre
Give One, Get One template
Now it's up to you! Create a short and concise analysis of Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope.
Register your topic with Dr. Carolyn (no two students may do the same topic.) Brainstorm a list of 10 items that you might include on your new website page and/ or your Feature Article. Be as specific as possible. 12H: Also, include two quotations from experts in your field.
LESSON FOUR: DRAFTING AND DESIGNING A PROJECT
By the end of class, you will be able to set up a new web page, design its layout, and draft out a feature story.
Create a new page on your personal Google website titled, "Unit Two Feature Article." Please build your page as if it were a full page in Wired magazine.
Here is the Project Description.
Here's the Feature Article Rubric.
Here's the Focus Group Procedures Handout.
Resources
Stars Wars Revolutionized Special Effects Twice; Can It Do It Again?
FINAL LESSON: PRESENTING OUR FEATURE ARTICLES
By the end of class, you will be able to publish and share your own feature article as well as critique other students' feature articles.
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