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Using the strategies of argumentation, visual elements, and persuasive appeals, a writer can discover, develop, and defend his/her stance on a visual image.

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Analyzing Visual Texts Using OPTIC Paying attention to the details is a habit that is a necessary part of effective analysis. As you analyze visual texts, including paintings, photographs, advertisements, maps, charts or graphs, the OPTIC strategy can help you construct meaning. OPTIC stands for Overview, Parts, Title/Text, Interrelationship, and Conclusion. As you examine a visual text, respond to each element: O- Write a brief overview of the image: in one complete sentence, what is this image about? State the thesis for Visual Analysis essay by identifying the visual element, the film element and the persuasive appeal and their purpose of the film overall. You can give a brief summary of the image. P- Focus on all parts of the image by noting any details that seem important. This can be anything: color, figures, textures, scenery, groupings, shadings, patterns, numbers, etc. State and describe the one visual element and the one film element for the focus of the analysis. T- Use the title to clarify the subject of the image. Consider both literal and metaphoric meanings. What does the title suggest? Is there any text/dialogue/film techniques in the image—a caption, or words in the image itself? What might this text/film suggest? Here you analyze and evaluate deeper meanings and draw some meaningful insights by answering the questions of how and why. Here you can bring in evidence from your sources to support your points. I- Specify the interrelationships in the image. In other words, how the parts are related, both to one another and to the image as a whole. Consider how the parts come together to create a mood or convey a theme or argument. Here you discuss the persuasive appeal and bring in evidence from your sources to support the discussion of relationships. C- Write a conclusion paragraph about the image as a whole: think about what the artist, photographer, creator, or designer might be trying to capture and convey, and what ideas, arguments, or implications this image presents. Here n you present and defend your analysis/evaluation by analyzing how and why the visual element, film element and persuasive appeal make the film effective to the viewer. Image Title: O– P– T– I– C– Adapted from Lance Balla, 2004. Essay #4 -- The Visual Analysis/Argumentative Essay English 1301 Using the strategies of argumentation, visual elements, and persuasive appeals, a writer can discover, develop, and defend his/her stance on a visual image. This assignment sheet is a guide and not a contract. I, Mrs. Patricia Carpenter, reserve the right to modify schedules, rubrics, and assignment requirements as necessary to promote the best educational opportunity for each student. PURPOSE: This assignment allows students to demonstrate the ability to utilize persuasive appeals (logos, pathos, and ethos), argument strategies, and writing techniques similar to professional models of argumentative writing to analysis a visual image (photo, painting or political cartoon or film). The student chooses one of the visual elements (color, texture, line, space, forms, shapes, and/or value) and one of the film elements (narrative, cinematography, sound, mise-en-scene, or editing) to interpret/analyze the film posted on e-campus and to show how these elements create a rhetorical appeal/response (ethos, logos, pathos, or kairos) to the film. The student uses evidence from at least two sources to support the analysis of the visual and film elements. The student defends his or her stance on the analysis of the visual image to move an audience to action. REFERENCES: The Norton Field Guide— cht 39, 40 , 41 & 43 p. 388-427 and read cht 56 Using Visual, Incorporating Sound p. 607-615.. For essay example cht 16 Ali Heinekamp’s “Juno: Not Just Another Teen Movie” p.197-205. E-campus postings—announcements on home page and documents in Essay #4 folder NLC Writing Center or NLC OWL First Draft: The student writes a first draft of the visual analysis/argument essay on the film posted on e-campus using at least 2 secondary sources (excluding the film citation) to support the main points of the argument. He/she has it evaluated through peer review and/or by the NLC Writing Center to ensure successful understanding the course material and development of the ability to write argumentatively. This is highly recommended. The student prints 1 copy for peer review in class. First draft is due on Wed, 11/15/17. Peer Review. Second draft: The student produces a second draft reflecting changes in the first draft from peer review and writing tutor review. The student brings one (1) copy of the second draft to class for peer edit. Second draft is due on Mon, 11/20/17. Peer Edit Final Drafting Phase The student produces a final draft reflecting editing changes from the second draft. He/she turns in the first and second draft from peer review and peer edit. The student submits the final draft to e-campus for a grade. Final draft to e-campus at 11:30 pm, and the first and second drafts to the instructor in class are due on Fri, 11/24/17!!!! FORMAT The student is given all materials necessary for writing this paper. The paper should be written in MLA format and produced in legible text. The student will use at least 2 secondary sources, and produce approximately 3-4 typed pages. If I cannot read your paper due to small font (less than 12 point) or unusually script, I will not assess the paper or assign it a grade. NLC English Department Visual Analysis Paper Rubric CRITERIA Thesis Development Interpretation Language & Style Excellent (18-20 points) Proficient (16-17 points) Satisfactory (14-15 points) Unsatisfactory (12-13 points) Deficient (0-12 points) Engaging opening that introduces the paper’s topic, a problem, research question, purpose, and method for writing; the thesis is an easily identifiable, well-phrased argument that recognizes the intended message, as well as its purpose and audience. The thesis reflects sound critical, interpretive, and analytical thinking; title and author of work are appropriately identified. Generally engaging opening; areas to be strengthened may include presentation of general topic, development of transition between general opening and specific thesis statement; thesis statement is phrased as an argument but may be strengthened through clarification of the main idea being offered and purpose. Recognizes the broad intended message but misses some nuances. Each paragraph generally connects to the thesis but one or more main ideas may need to be clarified; concrete details are generally well-chosen though some may be irrelevant or insufficient as evidence to effectively support the thesis and/or paragraph; recognizes the relationship between the image and its physical characteristics; paragraphs are generally wellorganized, although some transitions may be awkward; focus and control of argument may need improvement because the point of a paragraph may not always be clear. Recognizes most elements of style used in the image and attempts to explain their effects on the image’s message; attempts to identify the image’s contextual influences but provides an incomplete analysis of their effects; provides a good analysis of message and technique that is generally comprehensive. Opening is functional but too brief and/or simplistic; topic is apparent but needs to be developed to engage the reader; weak sense of purpose and claim; paragraph topics are vague or disconnected from the thesis; thesis may be too general, vague, or imprecisely presented; thesis may not directly address the prompt. Recognizes the intended message and its purpose but does not demonstrate knowledge of its significance. Supporting ideas within body paragraphs are present but weak in one or more following areas: main idea not discernible, a fact about the text is summarized, and/or unclear connections to thesis exist. Concrete details are present but weak because they provide insufficient evidence to support the body paragraph and/or lack insightful inference. Paragraphs identify the type of image and some physical characteristics. Lack of coherent organization of ideas within paragraphs; abrupt transitions that impede flow. Opening is ineffective, poorly organized, and underdeveloped; thesis statement may summarize plot points rather than present argument about text or may be missing; thesis may not address the prompt or a viable topic; author and/or title of image may not be referenced properly Does not identify the deeper purpose of the image. Fails to fulfill the requirements of the assignment. Topic sentences absent or consistently lack focused ideas, either offering general, irrelevant comments or stating facts about the text; there is no discernible argument or point guiding the paper; concrete details are absent or ineffective/ insufficient; consistent lack of coherent organization of ideas within paragraphs and from one paragraph to the next; points of paragraphs are unclear. Identifies the type of image and some of its physical elements. Fails to fulfill the requirements of the assignment. Discusses the elements of style used in the image, but does so in a general sense; explains only the obvious contextual influences of the image; overlooks some aspects of visual interpretation. Identifies most of the elements of style used in the image, but does not explain their significance; does not demonstrate recognition of the image’s deeper purpose; attempt at analysis is rudimentary. Fails to fulfill the requirements of the assignment. Writing is generally academic in tone; writer’s voice may not be consistently persuasive but is discernible; writing demonstrates an Writing tends to be mechanical in tone; writer’s voice is not discernible in the paper; writing demonstrates inconsistent awareness of the purpose to Writing is mechanical in tone; writer’s voice is not discernible; writing demonstrates no awareness of the purpose to persuade; Fails to fulfill the requirements of the assignment. Each paragraph clearly connects to the thesis and offers identifiable, well-phrased ideas to be fully argued in each paragraph; concrete details are incorporated in the body paragraphs and describe the image and the different elements used; paragraphs are wellorganized to create a coherent, carefully developed and supported argument; transitions between ideas are logical and each idea builds on the preceding. Recognizes all of the elements of style included in the image and thoroughly explains their effects on the image’s message; analyzes the image’s contextual influences and how they affect the message; demonstrates a thorough analysis of the image, as well as its techniques and message. Paper reflects an argumentative mode of writing appropriate for the topic; it is academic in tone; writer's voice is evident, confident, and sophisticated; Grammar & Mechanics TOTAL POINTS vocabulary and phrasing are academically appropriate, persuasive, and sophisticated without being pretentious. Paper includes sentence variety; effective syntax and grammar; demonstrates a mastery of writing conventions and serves the author’s purpose; consistent adherence to MLA guidelines; accurate Works Cited page; absence of grammar, syntax, and punctuation errors. awareness of the purpose to persuade; vocabulary in some places may be simplistic or ineffective. persuade; vocabulary tends to be simplistic, marked by instances of informal or imprecise diction. vocabulary is simplistic and/or inappropriate. Paper’s sentences generally effective but may lack appropriate variety (some repeated opening words and structure); syntax and grammar may be awkward in places (but not distracting); a few grammar and mechanical errors (but not distracting); consistent adherence to MLA guidelines; accurate Works Cited page. Essay sentences lack variety (frequently repeated opening words and sentence structure); awkward syntax and grammar confuse writer’s point and distract reader; misspellings, contractions, fragments, referring to “you” which diminishes the academic nature of the writing; inconsistent adherence to MLA guidelines (but does not compromise integrity of essay); Works Cited page may contain inaccuracies (but does not compromise the integrity of essay). Frequent syntax, grammar, and misspelling errors that distract the reader; lack of adherence to MLA guidelines which undermines the integrity of paper; inaccurate Works Cited page compromises integrity of essay. No adherence to MLA guidelines (missing citations, lack of proper format); missing Works Cited page; paper is incomprehensible. Name: Class: Date: Visual Analysis /Argument Sources Cite your intended sources for your Visual Analysis/Argument Essay #4 in the correct MLA format. Give a brief overview of the source. You should have at least two (2) sources. Source one: ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ____________. Brief overview: ____________________________________________________ _______________________________. Source two: ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ____________. Brief overview: ____________________________________________________ _______________________________. Source three: ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ____________. Brief overview: ____________________________________________________ _______________________________. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/09/ Films or Movies List films by their title. Include the name of the director, the film studio or distributor, and the release year. If relevant, list performer names after the director's name. The Usual Suspects. Directed by Bryan Singer, performances by Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri, Stephen Baldwin, and Benecio del Toro, Polygram, 1995. To emphasize specific performers or directors, begin the citation with the name of the desired performer or director, followed by the appropriate title for that person. Lucas, George, director. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Twentieth Century Fox, 1977. A Painting, Sculpture, or Photograph according to MLA in Print format Include the artist's name. Give the title of the artwork in italics. Provide the date of composition. If the date of composition is unknown, place the abbreviation n.d. in place of the date. Name the medium of the piece, and finally, provide the name of the institution that houses the artwork followed by the location of the institution. Goya, Francisco. The Family of Charles IV. 1800. Oil on canvas. Museo del Prado, Madrid. For photographic reproductions of artwork (e.g. images of artwork in a book), cite the bibliographic information as above followed by the information for the source in which the photograph appears, including page or reference numbers (plate, figure, etc.). Goya, Francisco. The Family of Charles IV. 1800. Museo del Prado, Madrid. Gardener's Art Through the Ages. 10th ed. By Richard G. Tansey and Fred S. Kleiner. Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace. 939. Print. Citing An Image (Including a Painting, Sculpture, or Photograph) Online Goya, Francisco. The Family of Charles IV. 1800. Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid. Museo National del Prado. Web. 22 May 2006. Klee, Paul. Twittering Machine. 1922. Museum of Modern Art, New York. The Artchive. Web. 22 May 2006. If the work is cited on the web only, then provide the name of the artist, the title of the work, the medium of the work, and then follow the citation format for a website. If the work is posted via a username, use that username for the author. brandychloe. "Great Horned Owl Family." Photograph. Webshots. American Greetings, 22 May 2006. Web. 5 Nov. 2009. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/09/
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The Outsiders
A production of director Francis Ford Coppola, the film ‘The Outsiders’ puts much focus
on teenage life and highlights the mistrust that exists between the well-off and the poor
teenagers. The film debuted in 1983 and received as much criticism as it received an appraisal.
The film is an adaptation of S.E Hinton’s novel with the same title and it was influenced by a
group of elementary school students who, together with their school librarian wrote to Coppola
about giving life to the novel. Also, it featured young and rising actors including Matt Dillon,
Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe and Emilio Estevez. Visual elements are essential in films as they help
bring out the idea of the film clearly. Also, balancing the visual elements such as lighting, editing
and sound determine the success of the movie (Akshintara). Notable in the film is that it
prominently utilizes nature as a dramatic force to heighten the emotional impact in the film; by
incorporating scenes of sunset, sudden storms, and sunrise, the viewer can clearly see the
correlation between nature and how the life of the teenagers quickly changes. Thus, ...


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