T1 | Wk 1 | Friday - understanding narrative (Todorov)

Today you're going to start at the beginning with some research into Todorov's Narrative Theory.

You are going to explain it in a Canva slide-share and also look at some examples from films you've watched, as to how this theory is outworked practically. 

1. Provide a graphic you've made that show's the theory flow chart

2. Provide a description of the theory in your own words

3. Provide examples from THREE films where Todorov's narrative theory is in action

4. Explain the idea and concept of NARRATIVE and how you intend to use this in planning for your short film this year (application - how will you USE this knowledge) 

Watch these 2 videos for some more insight into the theory applied in film;

Welcome to A2 Media Studies 2026!

Hi team!

Welcome to a new year of Media Studies! You're going to have such a good year! 

Here's what I'd like you to do today; 

• Create an A2 Blog on blogger 
• Create your first blog post with an 'about me' post 
• Research some A2 blogs, include the links in your blog post

examples;

https://ladafranulovic.wordpress.com/

http://stma2mediastudies.blogspot.com/p/example-blogs.html

https://sulliemedia2.wordpress.com

• Document your thoughts on the course, the blogs you've looked at (what you liked/ didn't like), ideas off that bat that you think you may be interested in for your upcoming film task, provide examples of work you want to use as inspiration for your advanced portfolio

•  Take a look through the syllabus. Read the pages that outline your course and highlight the parts we are doing

https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/636087-2024-2026-syllabus.pdf

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