Reflective Analysis - 750 Words
You will need to prepare a reflective analysis of the complete process (story idea/cinematic techniques used/film sequence or photo-storyboard) involved in this Practical Application of Learning (750 words maximum). A good reflective analysis is honest, detailed and will cover all aspects of the work you have produced in a concise manner whilst reflecting upon on how far it has met it’s aims. It should not be descriptive (“I did this …..then I did that”) but highlight what was good about it and what parts are weaker, you may also offer solutions to improve the work in light of its intended audience.
You should include:
• A critical approach to the micro features you have used: cinematic techniques/film sequence or photo-storyboard. Relate these to the genre and its typical/regular conventions. (Reference to other films and choice of conventions used will display knowledge and confirm choices made)
• Be critical (positive & negative) of the stylistic techniques used (sound, editing, lighting, camera, mise-en-scene), what aspects do you consider worked well or not so well and why? Would these provoke an emotional response in the audience? (Once again refer back to the conventions of the genre)
• Assess how well you have applied these. How could you have improved the work? Would your intended audience be capable of understanding your intended meaning/s or enjoy your work? This could be assessed through feedback sessions.
• Discussion of the narrative and how well your message/s were received. Could you have used a more effective structure or varied techniques? Did your audience find it difficult to follow or understand. (Have your choices been appropriate for the genre? Why?)
• Discussion of the appropriateness of the characters used and whether your choices could have been better. How would an audience respond to them? (Always relate back to the conventions of the genre)
• Discussion of the plot and how well your own initial ideas turned out. What improvements could you have made? (Refer back to the genre conventions)
• What was your role in the team and what do you consider the strengths and weaknesses are of the aspect of work you produced. (Make it clear what your role actually was. Make it clear whether this is a sequence or a complete film)
Remember to consider the target audience for the genre of film you have worked within. How would they respond to your ideas?
You should include:
• A critical approach to the micro features you have used: cinematic techniques/film sequence or photo-storyboard. Relate these to the genre and its typical/regular conventions. (Reference to other films and choice of conventions used will display knowledge and confirm choices made)
• Be critical (positive & negative) of the stylistic techniques used (sound, editing, lighting, camera, mise-en-scene), what aspects do you consider worked well or not so well and why? Would these provoke an emotional response in the audience? (Once again refer back to the conventions of the genre)
• Assess how well you have applied these. How could you have improved the work? Would your intended audience be capable of understanding your intended meaning/s or enjoy your work? This could be assessed through feedback sessions.
• Discussion of the narrative and how well your message/s were received. Could you have used a more effective structure or varied techniques? Did your audience find it difficult to follow or understand. (Have your choices been appropriate for the genre? Why?)
• Discussion of the appropriateness of the characters used and whether your choices could have been better. How would an audience respond to them? (Always relate back to the conventions of the genre)
• Discussion of the plot and how well your own initial ideas turned out. What improvements could you have made? (Refer back to the genre conventions)
• What was your role in the team and what do you consider the strengths and weaknesses are of the aspect of work you produced. (Make it clear what your role actually was. Make it clear whether this is a sequence or a complete film)
Remember to consider the target audience for the genre of film you have worked within. How would they respond to your ideas?