Date

9-19-2023

Department

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Chair

Durrell Nelson

Keywords

cognition, screenwriter, reality, camera, emotion

Disciplines

Creative Writing

Abstract

Movies are very influential. They provide enjoyable entertainment and affect the viewer's brain and how it processes the scenes, characters, and plot. Because these processes are often the direct result of the script, the screenwriter needs to understand the effect the camera shots, lighting, pacing, and other techniques have on cognition. The narrative is the script's backbone and a movie's primary source of influence. Movies' effects on the viewer will be discussed through current research and different techniques and narrative examples, as seen in well-known movies and original screenplay. Because movies are so influential, the screenwriter will understand how to draw the viewer into the story and influence these cognitive changes through the technical aspects of the film and the narrative. With this understanding, the screenwriter can provide affirming messages in the scripts that will positively influence the viewer, hoping to make a more significant social change.

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