Choose one of the following films.
COCO
ZOOTOPIA
WRITTEN PORTION.
You upload the written portions of your projects to CANVAS. Please clearly mark each section clearly and include word count per section.
Make sure all the names (and student id numbers) are on the papers you upload.
Part I. Story & Character Analysis of the film
1. Story analysis of the film. What is the story about (do not give a plot summary): What are the major themes? Is there a moral? What about the story is inspiring? Why is it relevant today? What is the central dramatic question?Narrative 400 words
2. Character analysis: Who is your lead character? The lead character(s) of your attraction might NOT be the lead character of the film. What are their personality traits? What do they “want” in the film: their goals, their desires – how are those different for your attraction? What are the important/iconic elements of the character? 300 words
Part II: The Preshow
1. Design the queue area. Identify the location of the attraction (i.e. Pirates is in New Orleans Square/ Dumbo is in Fantasyland How are you going to build anticipation for the experience? How will you reinforce the attraction and make the queue part of the experience. What is the mood you want to create? Will it be a switchback? Will there be interactive portions? Use video? Provide a 300 word narrative along with supporting sketches/images (Two images for students working solo).
2. Design the costumes for the cast members who get you on (or in) and off (or out) of your attractions. How are their costumes setting the mood and reinforcing the story? Is it time specific? What colors will you use? Will it change with the seasons? Provide a 150 words narrative along with costume sketches/images for both male and female cast members. (Two images)
Part III: The Show (The heart of the attraction)
1. What is the story of your attraction? This is not necessarily the story of the film. How will you maintain the integrity of character?
2. How are you going to tell the story? Is it a “dark ride,” a roller coaster or an interactive performance? How will you move the guests thru the attraction? Will you use an omnimover? If so, what will it look like?
3. Identify how you will control the gaze of the audience. What will guest see?
4. How will you incorporate the animation from the film?
5. What is the sound design? What music will you use? Be specific.
6. Any special effects? Be specific. Use examples from other Disney Resorts Attractions to illustrate your point (i.e the “Pepper’s Ghost” technique used in The Haunted Mansion or audio-animatronics as used in Small World or Pirates of the Caribbean)
7. How long is the ride? If necessary – provide a “map” of your attraction.
8. If you are doing a restaurant you must provide a detailed menu and state your reasons why this food is important. You must design the interior (including décor) and exterior of the building. There MUST be an interactive portion to the restaurant that makes it an “event/show/attraction” not just a character meal.
Solos 1000 words . THIS SHOULD BE THE BULK OF YOUR VISUAL PRESENTATION
Part IV: The Post Show