Learning Media Arts
Form conventions are the certain ways the audience expects media products to be constructed.
Titles & Credit Sequences
Narrative Structure |
Narrative films follow a very clear structure, which includes an opening sequence, development of plot, and a resolution. Narrative films follow what is called a three-act structure.
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The opening sequence serves several purposes:
- to introduce use to the characters
- to clearly state the themes/issues
- to establish the genre
- to begin the story
- to establish the setting
- create narrative possibilities