1) Write a summary of the notes from our in-class analysis of the episode. You can use your own notes from the screening in class and we'll also post a Google document of class notes too (you'll need your GHS Google login).
Camerawork and sound: music-theme tune to doctor who science fictien -sets genre mon begining.Mise-en-scene:Susan - first introduced dancing and dressed as 1960s teenager (costume). Seems to be both typical teenager and alien.Costume and hair typical of 1960s. School - creates personal identity for audienceSusan - first introduced dancing and dressed as 1960s teenager (costume). Seems to be both typical teenager and alien. Costume and hair typical of 1960s. School - creates personal identity for audienceNarrative and genre:Susan - first introduced dancing and dressed as 1960s teenager (costume). Seems to be both typical teenager and alien. Costume and hair typical of 1960s. School - creates personal identity for audience
2) How can we apply narrative theories to this episode of Doctor Who?
Todorov's Equilibrium:in the begianPropp's character theory: in the middle docter who is a alineBarthes's enigma and action codes:Levi-Strauss's binary opposition:
3) In your opinion, what is the most important scene in the episode and why?
4) What genre is An Unearthly Child and how can you tell? Make specific reference to aspects of the episode.
5) How does An Unearthly Child reflect the social d hanistorical contexts of the 1960s?