ch 13,14,15

ch 13

duration covers 3 aspects, the overall time span, overall story duration, and the plot duration

tempo- speed at which time passes

scope-conceptually-range of ideas/ temporally amount of actions that occurs at a given moment

intensity-level of energy in a preformance

set and setting has an emotional and physical feel

props and costumes have equal effect to set and setting

sound plays a huge part in creating emotion and drama

3 qualities define rhythm; beat, pulse, and pace

chronology refers to the order in which events are laid out.

ch 14

stories can increase self awareness

story can provide inspiration

stories can supply information

stories can encourage understanding

in story telling multiple images can provide more advantages than an individual image

a group is a collection of multiple images that are related by subject matter

a series links multiple images

no narrative limits something to only facts

emotional boundaries are used to help the viewers connect to the characters more

style is the artworks distinctive character or look.

every story is constructed using a chain of events

in character driven narrative we learn about the characters aspirations and fears and explore their motivations

opening sequence often uses the main characters

increasing conflict increases the plot

narrative compression is everything a film encompasses in a television timing

ch 15

a visual book is an experimental structure that conveys ideas, actions, and emotions using multiple images

a text that easily breaks apart can suggest connections between pages

each language has a specific aural quality

memory amplifier- describe an object or sensation or idea from your life

moment of truth describe an event that clarified or transformed your life

home world- describe the physical or emotional place that is your home

building a memory bank can help you start and can force the viewer to help fill in the blanks

things get more interesting when one combines words and images

an installation is an ensemble of images and objects that are presented within a three dimensional environment.

each gallery has its own distinctive characteristics so the installation can very in shape and size

contemporary performances often times have some sort of historical background to them

ephemeral- once a performance is over it will last in the audiences memory

interdisciplinary art can require interdisciplinary integration