Monday, February 28, 2011

Blog Post Assignment: A Film Study of Luhrman's Romeo and Juliet

For this week, I want you to write a focused response to our viewing of Baz Luhrman's modern production Romeo and Juliet.  You may use your notes about the themes, class discussions or any online resources to help you.  Here is a slide show about different techniques used in the film that might help you:

http://www.slideshare.net/mcmrbt/romeojuliet-shot-by-shot

Possible topics if you are stuck: 
The use of color
The use of weather
A theme that stood out to you (from your notes)
Camera Angles

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

For those of you who were inspired to write by art...

check out the Google Art Project!

Read about it here and feel free to discuss your opinion about making art accessible to the masses.