One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Storyboard Assignment ...

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Storyboard AssignmentAssignment:You will draw a storyboard for a film sequence of Mack’s arrival on the ward (from the description of the sound of his voice, before the patientssee him, to the moment he shakes the Chief’s hand). Your storyboard will be based on the description of this scene in the novel; it should not bebased on the film (should you have seen that already). You should plan for a film sequence of 15-20 shots, so you may have to cut out some ofthe details that Kesey includes in the novel, but the idea is to adapt the literary description of Mack’s arrival to the genre of film.Your storyboard should be well thought out ahead of time and show the progression of the scene. Make sure you consider each shot carefully asevery new camera angle requires a new drawing. Read the “Film, Form and Narrative” article for a discussion of how directors use different typesof shots, editing, sound, etc. to create the tone and convey the meaning/theme of a film or film sequence. Your storyboard should reflect yourintentional use of cinematic techniques to convey a particular concept or idea surrounding Mack’s character, as well as the characters of theChief, the other patients, and the staff as they respond to his presence on the ward.Specific Requirements:• Number of shots/storyboard frames: 15-20. Include no more than 4 frames per page.• Your drawings should be fairly detailed, as they will show each of the shots (the “composition” of the frame) and angles for the filmsequence.• Each frame of the storyboard represents a different shot. The frame itself is where you show what the camera will capture: the mise-enscene.If you need to show camera motions (panning, tilting, etc.) show these motions by using arrows indicating where the camera wouldmove, as well as through written annotations next to/under the frame (see below).• Use the shot spaces under/next to the blank squares to write what type of shot you are using (e.g. “frontal medium, high angle shot of Chieflooking at the door”), note any camera movement (in addition to the arrow you would draw in the frame itself – e.g. “camera pans fromright to left”), and any notes on sound or dialogue. If you are planning to use any special transitions between shots (fades, etc.) note thoseas well. Your written notes must look good.• You must use the proper terminology in your written notes/annotations (see previous bullet point). See the various articles I have providedfor you on the Moodle calendar for terms. If you use abbreviations (e.g. C.U. for close up), provide a key for these at end of yourstoryboard.• Draw the characters and as best as you can but don’t worry too much about your artistic skills. That being said, lack of artistic skill is not alegitimate excuse for shoddy, careless work. If you really have no one in your group who can draw an approximation of the shots you need(i.e., you can only come up with stick figures, which will not work for this assignment), use media other than pen, pencil or paint to showwhat is in each shot; Photoshop, other computer programs, and still photography are all possibilities.

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