Suggested Research Question.
This can be a topic or theme, but please try to be as precise as possible.
What is the role of graphic design within the film industry?
Which Academic Sources will you reference?
Include a Harvard Referenced bibliography of at least 5 sources.
[BOOK]. Barnwell, J. (2008) The fundamentals of film making. 1st edn. Lausanne, Switzerland: AVA Publishing SA.
[ONLINE]Knowlton, A. (no date) Dream job: Interview with film graphics designer Eric Rosenberg. Available at: http://designobserver.com/article.php?id=12407
[ONLINE]. The grand Budapest hotel graphic designer on designing for Wes Anderson (2015) Available at: http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/annie-atkins-grand-budapest-hotel
[BOOK]. Buckland, J. (2008) Teach yourself film studies (teach yourself –general). London: Teach Yourself Books.
[ONLINE].Film110 / Auteur theory (2001) Available at: http://film110.pbworks.com/w/page/12610154/Auteur%20Theory
What Graphic Design will you analyse?
Include at least one piece of Graphic Design to analyse in depth (but no more than three)
The graphic props which are used in The Grand Budapest Hotel, designed and made by Annie Atkins.
Opening credits
Essay Map
Using the Study Task Handout, construct an essay map outlining the FOUR main points of your argument.
Introduction
Discuss the auteur theory
Talk about Annie Atkins' graphic design job for The Grand Budapest Hotel
Back this up with other graphic designers for film
^ Goes against the auteur theory
Conclusion
Peer Feedback – How could this Essay Map be refined / developed?
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Talk about something else in in film for graphic design such as film posters or opening credits.
