Film Studies Evaluation What were the aims of the artefact?

The aim of the creative artefact was to create an antagonist and story that related to the antagonists in the two films in my textual analysis, The Dark Knight and Skyfall. What codes and conventions identified in the textual analysis were used in the artefact? When creating my artefact I tried to follow some of the codes and conventions I had identified in my textual analysis, for example the dark Knight is a very dark film and I tried to incorporate this into my own creative artefact. By having such a twisted subject matter within both my script and nine key frames I was able to produce an artefact, which emulated that of Dark Knight. The subject matter in my nine key frame and script was rape and murder. Rape is a dark issue within society and is heavily frowned upon and having such a powerful subject added to the script help me create the dark theme. In the first and fifth key frame rape is implied but not shown which allowed the audience to let loose their own imaginations because the rape act is not shown it makes the message even more powerful as they forced to envision what Michael the antagonist was doing to Stella. Michael wasnt just raping Stella he was raping her dead body, this makes Michaels character even more powerful and command a presence on screen I felt this helped me establish Michaels character as antagonist that could be easily compared to the Joker and Silva. Michael is also a manipulative character I decided to make his character this way because while analysing both Joker and Silva I felt that they were both manipulative characters attempt to twist the protagonist forcing them to follow their own ideals. In this case Michael is an antagonist who is capable of manipulating the protagonist forcing him to play his twisted game or face loosing his sister. Michael is an antagonist willing to go to any lengths in attaining his goal. I wanted the element of mystery within my script for example in the Dark Knight and Skyfall both Joker and Silvas character are shrouded in mystery. This is a convention used in thrillers and relates to narrative theorist Roland Barthes who created the enigma code in which the audience is kept from knowing elements of the plot and characters. The enigma code is used when both antagonists were able to infiltrate the government organisations with ease and moved independently until they chose to be public about their actions. I took this idea and implemented it into my script Michael was able to put 21 people into life threatening situations without arousing suspicion from the local police until he wanted Detective Matthews alone to find him. This allows for an antagonist who we know is powerful and capable of anything. The antagonist obsession with the protagonist was influenced by the same obsession in both of my textual analysis this again relates to the theorist Levi Strauss use of binary opposition this is a convention found in all films the protagonist must have a rival who he will challenge him/her this works both ways as the antagonist would want a protagonist that will constantly keep him on his toes. Making both Detective Matthews and Michael both equal but still keeping Michael one-step ahead. When creating Michael character I used the conventions I found within my

textual analysis to create an antagonist which I felt would be perfect for my genre and could fit into the role of Joker and Silva respectively. I made him mysterious by not yet expanding on his origin and making him seemingly appear out of nowhere. By also making him knowledgeable about the matter of the protagonist I was influenced by Silvas sheer knowledge of the protagonist, which he used to his advantage just like Michaels character, he uses that information to manipulate detective Matthews. How successful was the artefact in achieving the aims? When creating my artefact I used a lot of the work from my textual analysis focusing heavily on the question, which had me analyse the antagonist. I felt this would be a great way to start when creating my artefact. This allowed me to make the antagonist the central figure of both my script and nine key frames and the supporting characters to reinforce the conventions used to create him. Using the textual analysis I was able to create a plot that would allow the antagonist to be a central figure in the script and nine key frames. Joker and Silvas not only just influence the plot both characters are memorable enough for them to take the focus away from the protagonist and allow the antagonist to carry the film. Using my storyboard I knew the focus would have to be drawn towards the conversations between Michael and Detective Matthews this is because the audience are able to analyse Michael and measure him up against his rival Detective Matthews. This also allowed for Michaels character to develop and reinforce the connotations of him in the script. Michael character changes from when he is conversing with Stella and with Detective Matthews this is because both sides represent Silva and Jokers character who constantly change through the films they have a tendency to react differently depending on which character they interact with. With the textual analysis I was able to take elements from within the plots of both film to help construct my final artefact for example corruption. Corruption is heavily played in Dark knight with both antagonists in each film wanting to corrupt the protagonist I used this element within my artefact as well How successful was the artefact in achieving the aims? I felt that the artefact achieved my aims. I was able to cerate a compelling antagonist inspired by the Joker and Silva in both films. I was also able to create a plot, which drew influences from The Dark Knight and Skyfall. In conclusion the artefact achieved all my aim because the influences for my artefact was clear. I was able to create an antagonist that was not only a force against the protagonist but the audience would begin admire. Word Count: 996