The Matrix Futuristic Setting pix

Blade Runner Futuristic Setting pix

Metropolis Futuristic Setting pix

Last Year's Genre paper 2008

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/nqfdocs/ncea-resource/exams/2008/90279-exm-08.pdf

Media Assignment 1 Genre Report

The Matrix (1999), is it your typical science fiction film?


You have to compare and contrast it to the other films we have viewed - Metropolis and Blade Runner.


In addition your could refer to other films as an extension within this genre :o)


This 'report' will include: * you will write it in these sections and can include pixs or drawings of shots. It can be typed up or hand written.


Introduction - outlining your overall opinion, what you will discuss, or your argument.


Themes - common themes present ie: control, slavery, freedom of choice, over-reliance on technology (A.I.) ... COMPARE AND CONTRAST


Symbols - common symbols present ie: religious icons, names, eyes, light... COMPARE AND CONTRAST


Futuristic Setting - common settings ie: notion of environmental degredation (could be a theme also), modern/future skylies or cities, visions of extremes... COMPARE AND CONTRAST


Characters - common characters ie: The male lead, the female, the bad guy... COMPARE AND CONTRAST


A.I. - Artifical Intelligence present ie: cyborgs, androids, robots.. COMPARE AND CONTRAST

Special Effects - how used, improved...COMPARE AND CONTRAST. *optional or could be included in your discussion of futuristic setting.


Conclusion - concluding overall statement. Draw together your findings, discoveries and opinions.


References - List the texts, sites etc where you got your information from.

Welcome!

Hi 2MES you guys are awesome finding this and of course using this!!!!!
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