This week’s session examined how stories are constructed and how creative decisions shape the way audiences experience them. We explored the relationship between narrative design, character creation, and editing, and how these elements work together to give a story clarity and impact. We began by looking at story structure and how narratives are organized to guide the viewer through a clear progression. By breaking stories into distinct stages, we saw how tension is introduced, developed, and eventually resolved. This made it clear that storytelling is not accidental, and each moment must be carefully planned to maintain momentum and audience interest.
The focus then shifted to character development. We discussed how characters are the driving force behind any narrative, with their motivations, choices, and transformations shaping the direction of the plot. Analysing different character roles helped highlight how believable characters create emotional investment and give meaning to a story’s conclusion.Finally, we explored editing as a storytelling tool. Rather than simply assembling footage, editing controls time, rhythm, and emotional tone. We compared continuity editing with montage techniques and considered how “invisible” editing helps maintain immersion.