COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
An Analysis of Cinematic Emotional Expression in Narrative
Creator:
Wang, Siyao
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Film and Television
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Film and Television
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
"This thesis paper will focus on analyzing cinematic emotional expression from the perspective of audio-visual language in contemporary narratives. By the examples from 'April Story,' 'Pairs,' 'Texas,' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,' the author will reveal how the use of visual, textual and musical components could affect subtle emotions
in different scenes. Finally, the author will assess the use of all the elements in his thesis film 'Ruby Days.'"
in different scenes. Finally, the author will assess the use of all the elements in his thesis film 'Ruby Days.'"
Abstract:
*Includes the author's original film "Ruby Days," about "a boy who lives in his own imaginary world and plays with his imaginary friends" ... until he has to say goodbye to them--Thesis, page 29
Abstract:
*Keywords: film, emotion, visual, textual, musical, directing
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2019-08
Format:
1 text file (thesis) : PDF, 35 pages, color illustrations + 1 film (approximately 15 min.) : WMV, sound, color