MAUAMT - Chapter 4 - Aesthetics #1

What is the primary focus of film aesthetics?

• Examining box office success

• • Studying the artistic and expressive choices in film

• • Evaluating a film's realism

• Analysing script accuracy

Art films often prioritise emotional depth over commercial appeal.

• True

• False

The term "mise-en-scène" includes elements like setting, ______, props, lighting, and framing.

Match each term to its definition:

• • Story without a definitive conclusion

• Open-ended narrative

• • A recurring symbolic element

• Mise-en-scène

• Editing style that disrupts smooth trans

• Motif

• Visual composition of a scene

• Discontinuity editing

Which of the following are common in art films?

• Non-linear narratives

• Open-ended storylines

• Heavy use of CGI

• Amateur actors

Sort the following techniques into Hollywood or Art Film categories:

Groups:

(a) Hollywood

,

(b) Art Film

• on-location shooting

• Focus on revenue

• Big budgets

• Jump cuts

• Focus on personal expression

• Linear Narrative

• Seamless editing

• Non-Professional Actors

What cinematic technique is used in this scene?

• Continuity editing

• Jump cuts

• Chiaroscuro lighting

• Time manipulation

How does an open-ended narrative engage audiences?

Answer explanation

Open-ended narratives leave unresolved questions, encouraging audiences to interpret the story and connect with its themes.

Time manipulation techniques like flashbacks or split screens are primarily used to simplify storytelling.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Time manipulation techniques, such as flashbacks, flash-forwards, split screens, or slow-motion, are not meant to simplify storytelling but to add depth, complexity, and emotional resonance. These techniques challenge traditional linear narratives by allowing filmmakers to explore themes such as memory, perspective, and causality. For example, in Run Lola Run, the use of repeated timelines and split screens emphasises the role of chance and choice, creating a more layered and engaging experience for the audience. Such methods often make the story more intricate and thought-provoking rather than straightforward.

What is a visual motif?

• A recurring visual element with symbolic meaning

• A character’s costume choice

• A singular prop used for storytelling

• A transition technique