an example of written work for University applications

As I do not take Art as an A-level my example of written work which is most relevant and up-to-date is from my Film Studies A-level coursework. The coursework compiles of an analysis of a scene of a film, including composition, lighting and the effect it has on the audience - all of which i thought would be applicable to photography.

How cinematography and editing is used in the 'bowling scene' in Across the Universe to create meaning for the audience

The main focus of this essay will be on the elements of cinematography, editing and sound in the bowling sequence of Julie Taymor's Across the Universe and how they create meaning and provoke a response from the viewing audience. Bruno Delbonnel is the director of cinematography, and has previously worked on mainstream films such as the 6th installment of the Harry Potter franchise. The scene I have chosen focuses on the over whelming attraction between the male protagonist Jude (Jim Sturgess) has towards Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood) the female lead and how it is reinforced by cinematography, editing and sound.

In this scene we start with a medium shot of the two protagonists, both of whom are leaning in towards each other suggesting the intense concentration they have during this conversation. As the frame of the two characters is at such an intimate position, the audience is made aware of the strong attraction. Once 'Max', Lucy's brother, is seen exiting the house there is a slight panning in on him and while tilting upwards to allow the to allow the full house behind to be shown emphasizing his will to leave the constriction of his parents & their household.

The sequence then cuts to a frame of the main male walking through people playing their bowling shots, almost acting out the lines of the song "had it been another day I might have looked the other way", and by doing so explains how easy it is to miss the opportunity to find love to the audience. At this point the camera is being followed by Jude, who is moving closer towards it at a constant speed until finally the frame ends with a close up of his face.

Lighting is warm and cheerful and the players in the background celebrate their scores, unbeknown to Jude who is still oblivious to his surroundings. Once this frame has ended it wipes almost instantly to image of Lucy and Max taking turns to bowl, but in turn disrupting the play as they steal each other's bowling balls.

However when it is Jude's turn to bowl, instead of disrupting him Lucy hands him a ball with a comical and flirtatious curtsey; this is a clear signal to the audience that Lucy returns Jude's affection. During this frame the non-diagetic sound of the Jude singing in more subtle and instead the diagetic conversation between Jude and Lucy is more prominent, emphasizing the idea of the attraction they have for one another.