Sunday 4 January 2009

Essay Plan

'What are the messages of post-apocalyptic/sci-fi films? And how do these influence audiences? paying particular attention to Children Of Men'.

my independent study is going to analyse the film Children Of Men and then compare it to an older text, in order to gather an idea of how a film can alter the attitudes of its audiences. I will analyse how the film covers global issues, such as pollution and global warming. I will go on to say that by targeting the fears of its audience post-apocalyptic/sci-fi films have the power to change the beliefs and attitudes of the audience.

Introduction:

  • Brief synopsis of the film Children Of Men
  • brief talk about the situations affecting the world, that are in the media
  • Introduce the question
  • Start Off with a quote

1st Paragraph:

  • Talk about what fears are presented in Children of men, then link it to what is being presented in the media
  • Compare what fears the two films represent (old & New)
  • Begin to give a brief definition of what Apocalyptic films are
  • Give some facts and figures on the film Children Of Men

2nd Paragraph

  • Link the MIGRAIN analysis of scenes in children of men with SHEP
  • Begin to introduce more theories and theorists, such as Reception theory
  • Begin to link Uses and Gratifications theory

3rd Paragraph

  • Apply a review from Roger Ebert (the sun Times)
  • Apply the theory Auteur Theory, also give some background on the director
  • Apply another review from Phillip French (the Guardian Website)
  • Apply quotes from both books, Film Genre and An Introduction To Film Studies

4th Paragraph

  • create the argument over whether the film has become more/less entertaining with the element of targeting audiences fears
  • I will give my own personal opinion to whether i feel i am a passive or active audience, as well as linking this to the idea of the audience being passive or active

Conclusion

  • Summarise all points made above
  • come up with a conclusion to the argument, which side I agree with, based on the evidence I've given

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