Task and Aim
The main aim of this webquest is to connect your factual knowledge about the novel's plot, characters and the use of symbolism with your own filmic interpretation of the novel. With the help of this webquest you will adopt the role of a film director.
Every film adaptation represents an individual interpretation of a novel. A film director "... gives instructions to the actors and other people working on a play" (DCE). By this, the film director "...is the creative force that pulls a film together" (learner.org). Just think about the many different aspects a director has to consider...
- casting - choosing suitable actors
- setting/atmosphere of the film
- devision of the script into different shots
- selection of camera angles
- decision on appropriate lightening and music
Of course you cannot produce and direct a whole film version of "The Grapes of Wrath" but with the help of this webquest you are going to consider some of the aspects described above. The result of this webquest will be two creative pieces of work which display your ideas as a director. These will be published on this weebly website.