Essential Concepts in Text, Media, and Communication
Understanding Textual Communication Concepts
Statements
A statement is a set of words pronounced with a particular intonation, communicating a complete idea.
Text (Linguistic Unit)
A text is the highest linguistic unit, consisting of a group of statements that share the same content and purpose.
Adequacy
Adequacy refers to how a text adjusts to the circumstances of communication.
Consistency
Consistency is the logical relationship between statements that form a text, always serving its global significance.
Read MoreEl sí de las niñas: Neoclassical Play & Spanish Realism
El sí de las niñas: A Neoclassical Masterpiece
Historical Context and Premiere
Leandro Fernández de Moratín’s El sí de las niñas, though conceived in the late eighteenth century, premiered in 1806. While Moratín claimed to have read it to friends in 1801, no definitive record exists. The play was a complete success.
Neoclassical Ideals and Thematic Harmony
It is a quintessential work of neoclassical theater, embodying its ideology by combating errors and vices while championing virtue and reason.
Read MoreAncient Theatre’s Cultural Mirror: Drama, Society, and Human Experience
Oedipus the King: Democracy and Accountability
Summary: Sophocles’ Oedipus the King
Oedipus, King of Thebes, seeks the cause of a plague and learns he killed King Laius—his father—and married his mother. The play explores truth, fate versus free will, and public accountability. The Chorus voices the people. Oedipus’s downfall is public, demonstrating democratic ideals.
Thesis: Greek Theatre and Athenian Democracy
Greek theatre reflected Athenian democracy by making leaders accountable (as seen
Read MoreShakespeare’s World: Globe Theatre, Elizabethan Life & King of Shadows
The Elizabethan Era (1564-1616)
The Globe Theatre: Structure and Features
The Globe Theatre was a pivotal venue for Shakespearean performances. Key parts included:
- Stage: The main performance area where actors performed.
- Pit (Yard): An area where commoners, known as “groundlings,” stood to watch the plays.
- Balcony: Seated areas for wealthier audience members.
- Tiring House: Located behind the stage, this was where actors would change costumes and rest.
- Heavens: A painted canopy above the stage that symbolized
Valle-Inclán y el Esperpento: Deformación de la Realidad en Luces de Bohemia
El Esperpento: Una Visión Deformada de la Realidad
La palabra esperpento se utilizó para referirse a una persona o cosa extravagante y fea. En este sentido, se puede encontrar en varios textos, incluso refiriéndose a una obra de teatro, en el sentido de drama teatral. Esta “obra del mal” se define por la incapacidad de los personajes de estar a la altura de su propia tragedia, lo que los lleva a situaciones tan ridículas que caen en lo grotesco. Esto expresa la visión del autor como un demiurgo
Read MoreScreenwriting Essentials: Crafting Compelling Stories & Characters
Week 1: Story Fundamentals
Designing Principle
The designing principle for a story is the story process + original execution. Good stories both hide and reveal information.
Story Movement
Basic patterns of story movement.
Premise & Logline
A story stated in one sentence, often called a logline, includes: character + plot + action event. It defines the main character, the protagonist’s goal, and the situation or obstacle.
Logline: More Than Just a Premise
A logline is a lot more than just the premise.
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