Lesson Objective
Narrative media is the storytelling through channels of communication such as television, film, books, etc. Narrative media can have patterns or themes that can be recurring throughout the media structure. In this assignment, you will pick 3 media narratives of your choice and analyze the concepts that are implemented into the media framework. Then you will read the following assigned readings to support the concepts you find in the source material for your theoretical framework. This exercise is for you to be able to analyze common concepts that are implemented in the media frameworks and to get more comfortable utilizing web-based tools.
Assigned Readings
Mulvey, L. (1991). Visual pleasure and narrative cinema. Feminisms, 432–442. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-22098-4_25
Gray, J. (2010). Show sold separately: Promos, spoilers, and other media paratexts. New York University Press.
Web Based Tool: Scalar
The tool you will use is Scalar free open source platform that makes it easy for the user to publish content online. You will utilize Scalar as a platform to discuss your findings through a written post that MUST incorporate use of media formats to support your findings.
For instructions on how to create an account and how to navigate Scalar please go here.
Written Response
Must Include:
- Theoretical framework: Comparing your concepts of the media frameworks you have analyzed to assigned readings
- Must pick 3 media narratives of your choice to analyze the concepts implemented in the structure.
- Must include the use of various media formats such as jpg, gif, or mp4 in your written post.