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FLA Retrieval Chart

The document outlines activities related to semiotic coding in a film adaptation, specifically focusing on cinematic choices and visual grammar. Students are instructed to observe and analyze various elements such as characters, setting, costume, body language, lighting, and camera angles after watching a video clip on mute. Additionally, they are tasked with writing a paragraph on the significance of these semiotic choices and creating a voiceover for a scene to present in class.

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FLA Retrieval Chart

The document outlines activities related to semiotic coding in a film adaptation, specifically focusing on cinematic choices and visual grammar. Students are instructed to observe and analyze various elements such as characters, setting, costume, body language, lighting, and camera angles after watching a video clip on mute. Additionally, they are tasked with writing a paragraph on the significance of these semiotic choices and creating a voiceover for a scene to present in class.

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Semiotic Coding

in Chapter 9 of Adaptation
(Jonze, 2002)

Please complete activities 1-4


as directed by your teacher.
After each stage, you will be
sharing responses and ideas
with the class.

1. Watch the short video clip played to you in mute, and make observations
regarding what you see in the table below. Use your knowledge of semiotics
and visual grammar to guide your analysis of the cinematic choices, and make
some interpretations.

NOTE: Make the observations as you watch. You will be given time in class to complete the
analysis.

Characters

Observations Analysis

Setting

Observations Analysis
Costume / Makeup

Observations Analysis

Body Language

Observations Analysis

Lighting

Observations Analysis
Shot Sizes & Camera Angles

Observations Analysis

2. Write an individual paragraph response about the semiotic coding evident in the
film. In what ways are the semiotic choices significant to the movie overall?
3. In your book, write a voiceover that would be suitable to fit this scene. You can
choose to take on the role of Susan or her husband. It should be about one
minute in length when spoken.

4. Present your voiceover dialogue to the class – some will be recorded to use as
examples for next year’s students!

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