Historical and Technological development of Films, and its impact on Narrative storytelling, with a particular focus on early horror. The Assignment is to produce an essay which analyses the connection between the historical development of the film industry, and film narrative. How have these two influenced each other? In discussing the development of the industry, one should consider changing audiences as well as technological, economic and social factors, whilst your engagement with film narrative could address narrative structures, tropes and significant developments. The majority of the essay should focus on this with regard to early influential Horror movies. The essay should be written using quotes and references from books, online resources etc. The criteria to be included in the Essay Below. Assess the growth of the film industry and audiences Examine the growth of film, focusing on major industry developments Explore the changing audience for film Analyse the relationship between the growth of the film industry and changes in audiences Discuss the history and development of narrative film, using examples and precedents Identify forms of narrative structure Explore the key developments in narrative film Compare forms of film narrative, highlighting key features and differences Critically evaluate changes in the film industry and their impact on narrative and storytelling Examples that could be used for technological advancements or historical change could include Camera and editing technological advancements Pre-War and Post-War films Arrival of Sound and Colour The bulk of the essay should focus on applying whats been mentioned to early horror films, such as the likes of Nosferatu, The Cabinet of Dr Caligari, Dracula and others. It is important to always relate everything back to narrative, and how narrative and technological (or historical, or economic etc.) advancements can intertwine.
