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#'''Group 3:''' What is depth of field?
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==Mass-comm methods vs. television-studies methods==
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#*Define these terms and provides examples of when these techniques might be used:
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To understand the difference between empirical and critical methods, we need to look at their basic principles and presumptions. The class will be divided into mass-comm researchers and television-studies theorists for this first exercise.  
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#**Shallow focus
 
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#**Deep focus
 
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#**Pulling focus (What's another name for it?)
 
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#'''Group 4:''' What is focal length?
 
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#*Define these focal-length terms and provides examples of when these techniques might be used:
 
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#**Wide angle
 
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#**Telephoto
 
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#**''Variable'' focal length lens (what's another, more common name for it?)
 
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#'''Group 1:''' What is aspect ratio?
 
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#*Define these terms
 
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#**Academy Ratio: 1.33 : 1 or 4 : 3
 
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#**Widescreen
 
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#***Anamorphic 2.35 or 2.4 : 1
 
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#***Masked 1.85 : 1
 
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#***TV widescreen: 16 : 9  or 1.78 : 1
 
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#*What are the aspect ratios of ''Ordinary People'', ''Shakespeare in Love'' and ''Monster's Ball''?
 
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#'''Group 2:''' What do B/T mean by the "mobile frame"?
 
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#*Explain the differences among these types of mobile frames and provides examples of when these techniques are used in [http://www.tcf.ua.edu/EO/DV/FilmArt/ShakespeareInLove.htm the ''Shakespeare in Love'' clip]:
 
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#**Pan
 
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#**Tilt
 
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#**Handheld
 
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#**Tracking or dolly shot
 
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#*Explain the difference between a tracking/dolly shot and a zoom.
 
  
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==Cinematography and narrative==
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'''All groups:'''
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    <td>'''Mass Comm Research'''</td>
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    <td>'''Television Studies'''</td>
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    <td><p>'''Group 4'''<br />
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      Explain presumptions 1-3 of the MC method. Provide examples to illustrate your points.</p>
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      <p>'''Group 2'''<br />
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    Explain presumptions 4-6 of the MC method. Provide examples to illustrate your points.</p></td>
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    <td><p>'''Group 1'''<br />
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    Explain point-by-point how the TS method differs from presumptions 1-3 of the MC method. Provide examples to illustrate your points.</p>
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    <p>'''Group 3'''<br />
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    Explain point-by-point how the TS method differs from presumptions 4-6 of the MC method. Provide examples to illustrate your points.</p></td>
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</table>
  
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In the [http://www.tcf.ua.edu/EO/DV/FilmArt/MonstersBall.htm ''Monster's Ball'' scene we viewed], what narrative functions does the cinematography serve? List three of them. Be sure to consider deep/shallow focus, focus shifts and framing in the third shot.  
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Design a research project of ''South Park''.
  
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[[Image:MonstersBall01.jpg|thumb|left|600px|Shot three from the ''Monster's Ball'' scene begins.]]
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==Criteria for evaluating critical work==
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All groups will discuss Vande Berg, Wenner and Gronbeck's criteria for evaluating critical work--looking at one specific criterion. Apply your criterion to Kristen Warner, [http://flowtv.org/2011/08/who-gon-check-me-boo/ "'Who Gon Check Me Boo': Reality TV as a Haven For Black Women’s Affect,"] ''Flow'' (August 18, 2011). How well does this essay fit your criterion?
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[[Image:MonstersBall02.jpg|thumb|left|600px|Shot three from the ''Monster's Ball'' scene continues.]]
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'''Group 1'''
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#Explain what Vande Berg, Wenner and Gronbeck mean by '''internal consistency'''.
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'''Group 2'''
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#Explain what Vande Berg, Wenner and Gronbeck mean by '''evidence'''.
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'''Group 3'''
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#Explain what Vande Berg, Wenner and Gronbeck mean by '''cultural, critical, theoretical and practical significance'''.
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'''Group 4'''
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#Explain what Vande Berg, Wenner and Gronbeck mean by '''reasonableness''' for a critical interpretation.
  
 
== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
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#David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson, ''Film Art: An Introduction'', 9th ed. (New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010).
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#Butler, Jeremy G. ''Television: Critical Methods and Applications''. NY: Routledge, 2011.
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==External links==
 
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#[http://www.tcf.ua.edu/Classes/Jbutler/T440/VisualStyleIllustrations02.htm Cinematography illustrations]
 
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#[http://www.tcf.ua.edu/Classes/Jbutler/T440/MonstersBall/index.htm ''Monster's Ball'' frame grabs]
 
  
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[[Category:TCF440/540 Discussion]]
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[[Category:TCF311]]
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[[Category:TCF311 Discussion]]

Revision as of 19:34, 22 September 2011

Mass-comm methods vs. television-studies methods

To understand the difference between empirical and critical methods, we need to look at their basic principles and presumptions. The class will be divided into mass-comm researchers and television-studies theorists for this first exercise.

Mass Comm Research Television Studies

Group 4
Explain presumptions 1-3 of the MC method. Provide examples to illustrate your points.

Group 2
Explain presumptions 4-6 of the MC method. Provide examples to illustrate your points.

Group 1
Explain point-by-point how the TS method differs from presumptions 1-3 of the MC method. Provide examples to illustrate your points.

Group 3
Explain point-by-point how the TS method differs from presumptions 4-6 of the MC method. Provide examples to illustrate your points.

Design a research project of South Park.

Criteria for evaluating critical work

All groups will discuss Vande Berg, Wenner and Gronbeck's criteria for evaluating critical work--looking at one specific criterion. Apply your criterion to Kristen Warner, "'Who Gon Check Me Boo': Reality TV as a Haven For Black Women’s Affect," Flow (August 18, 2011). How well does this essay fit your criterion?

Group 1

  1. Explain what Vande Berg, Wenner and Gronbeck mean by internal consistency.

Group 2

  1. Explain what Vande Berg, Wenner and Gronbeck mean by evidence.

Group 3

  1. Explain what Vande Berg, Wenner and Gronbeck mean by cultural, critical, theoretical and practical significance.

Group 4

  1. Explain what Vande Berg, Wenner and Gronbeck mean by reasonableness for a critical interpretation.

Bibliography

  1. Butler, Jeremy G. Television: Critical Methods and Applications. NY: Routledge, 2011.
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