Micro drama Narrative theory

This is our micro-drama. We filmed this in october 08. This film, and the preliminary task is what we used to research the equipment and come to grips with the software.

The task was to create a micro-drama, a short fictional text of around 1 minute. To then be introduced to 4 key theories and to explore these theories then apply them to our own fictional narrative. The Theories are:

Propps character archetypes

Todorov's model of narrative structure

Levi-Strauss' Binary opposition concept

Barthes' narrative enigma idea

When we were filming this we weren't particularly focusing on camera angles and including these theories but they are still applied.

We used Propps character types in our media. Lucy was the villain, the hero was Lauren and the false hero was Sophie as she ran back to help Kristie just so she didn't get into trouble. Kristie was the victim.

Todorov's 5 part narrative formula consists of,

1. a state of equilibrium at the outset

2. a disruption of the equilibrium by some action (wanting to steal the phone)

3. a recognition that there has been a disruption. ( arguing)

4.an attempt to repair the disruption ( running back to help)

5.a reinstatement of the equilibrium (calling an ambulance)

There are binary opposistions between the 3 bullies and Kristie by the way there dressed, there actions and the way there speaking. We did this to make it clear to the audience who's on which side.

There is narrative enigma as you don't know if Kristie will survive and what will happen to the bullies for stabbing her.