Sunday, 30 September 2012

Circular Narrative Assignment


As a 2nd assignment, we've been given the task to create a 'Circular Narrative'. 
The basic structure of a 'Circular Narrative' is that the same footage (be this a photo or a clip/scene) is shown both at the beginning and the ending of the narrative at question. The parts in between act as the explanitory sequence in showing how it got to that particular state.

We were shown a few examples by Duane Michals, in which really helped me get to grips with what a 'Circular Narrative' was all about. On top of this, we discussed as a group the potential films that had such a structure.

My plan of action consists of researching the different structures and methods within the Narrative form, aswell as looking at particular photographers who use film as their influence and/or create narrative bodies of work. I will also watch some films to inspire my thought processes within my project.

Each person in the class were given a photo each, some were the same as they were given out at random but each had a number to them. I was given number 4.
My photo is a piece of glass (most likely a window) covered in rain drops, with an autumn leaf stuck on it. In the blurred background, it appears to be trees.

My initial thoughts were the possibilities of this. Whether I move inwards to the subject, or move outwards. I shall research into ideas and shots/angles in order to lay out my options.

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