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*Contrast the ''serial'' with the ''series''. Aside from the obvious lack of resolution in the serial, name (and be prepared to explain) three differences between the two in terms of narrative elements. | *Contrast the ''serial'' with the ''series''. Aside from the obvious lack of resolution in the serial, name (and be prepared to explain) three differences between the two in terms of narrative elements. | ||
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Revision as of 14:54, 29 August 2012
Classical Hollywood cinema
Choose a classical film that everyone in your group has seen. Explain how it fits the classical implementation of:
- Single protagonist
- Exposition
- Motivation
- Narrative enigma
- Cause-effect chain
- Climax
- Resolution
Group examples
- G1: Lion King
- G2: Wizard of Oz
- G3: Forrest Gump
- G4: Finding Nemo
The television series
Break down the "Rudy's Sick" episode from the Cosby Show (13 December 1984) -- view all shots.
How many scenes does it have?
Explain how it does or does not exemplify conventional television-series narrative structure:
- G2: Multiple protagonists
- G2: Exposition
- G3: Motivation
- G3: Narrative problematic
- G4: Cause-effect chain
- G1: Climax
- G1: Resolution
The television serial
- Contrast the serial with the series. Aside from the obvious lack of resolution in the serial, name (and be prepared to explain) three differences between the two in terms of narrative elements.
- Provide examples from TV serials with which you're familiar.
Bibliography
- Jeremy G. Butler, Television: Critical Methods and Applications (New York: Routledge, 2012).
- TV Tropes: listing of numerous narrative conventions.
