In our final class of week 2, we focused heavily on the quote; “It is characteristic of the vast majority of cities in the movies that they focus not on architecture per se, but on architecture as it affects, and is interpreted by, citizens” (Thomas 2003, p. 410). We were given the task to explore RMIT as a third character, making 5-9 frame photo storyboards in groups. This being one of our first collaboration tasks for the semester, we all seemed to be a bit rusty. We found ourselves standing around in a courtyard, waiting for someone else to suggest an idea for a narrative. Having no initial ideas for a story, I decided to take the group to the most interesting location I could think of on campus, in hopes it would be of use for inspiration. We saw a sign that said “City Morgue” and went from there.

In our group we decided to use the location of RMIT, being the city and the dangers of a highly populated area and explore montage and tragedy, in a non-ambiguous narrative sequence. The story revolves around a couple walking through campus, but is met by a sudden tragedy no one saw coming. Look both ways.