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Assignment must be in two stages. For the first stage (1500 to 1800 words), you will analyze an entire movie. In the second stage (300 to 600 words), you will reflect on how you analyzed the movie as well as how your ability to analyze film in general has evolved. It must also have in text citation for reference page

Stage 1: Analysis

For this stage, you will be analyzing a movie selected from the AFI's 10 Top 10 list. The film you choose can be one that you have previously analyzed in this course. While you are allowed to choose a film that does not come from the AFI lists, you are strongly encouraged to email your professor to receive approval before doing so.

The analysis portion of your paper should be 1500 to 1800 words in length. You should analyze the film through the lens of one of the broad theories you have learned about in class (auteur theory, genre theory, formalist theory). Your analysis must address four main areas (contextual information, story/plot, aesthetic choices, and social/personal impact) and how these areas work together to develop the theme of the movie. As you construct your analysis, assume that your reader is not familiar with this film. Use your analysis to explain to your reader why they should watch this film.

In addition to the film you are analyzing, you must use three scholarly sources to support your arguments. Refer to the C ite your sources (including the feature-length film) within the text of your paper and on the reference page. Cite your sources according to APA style as outlined in the

Your analysis must address the following components (noted in bold below):

  • Contextual Information – In this area, you will provide some of the basic identifying information of the film. This includes:
    • Title
    • Director, cinematographer, major actors/actresses. Be sure to describe their roles in the overall design process.
    • Year of release
    • Type of film (blockbuster, indie, documentary, etc.)
    • Genre
  • Story/Plot – In this area, you should offer a brief summary of the film, and then show how it was deployed in the narrative structure of the film. Explain the difference between the film’s story and its plot. This area can be addressed as a separate paragraph, or can be threaded throughout your analysis of the film.
  • Aesthetic Choices – In this area, you will assess the efficacy of specific techniques and design elements employed in the film as they apply to the overarching narrative and theme of the film. These elements include:
    • Mise en scène (e.g., lighting, sound, composition of frame, costuming, etc.)
    • Editing (e.g., cuts and transitions, shots used, angles, etc.)
    • Technology (i.e., analyze the impact of any notable technological effects: film stock, targeted release venue, special effects, etc.)
  • Social/Personal Impact – In this area, you will critically address the following questions:
    • What impact did this film have on society (i.e., politically or culturally, positive or negative)? The impact can be as major as inspiring political or social changes or as minor as inspiring the production of toys or lunchboxes.
    • How did society affect this film (i.e., what currents in society led to the creation of the film)?
    • If you are unable to find any information about the social impact of the film, explain the personal impact it has had on you.

Note: Not every bullet point under the four listed components will necessarily apply to your movie. However, you will still need to discuss each of the four main components thoroughly, which means that you may need to explain a concept even if it can’t be directly applied to your movie.

Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that clarifies what you will attempt to accomplish in your paper, and how you will proceed. Additionally, you must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. Review thewhich provides an example of a well-developed analysis as well as insight on composition.

Stage 2: Reflection

After completing your movie analysis, you will reflect on the analysis process and how you have learned to more thoroughly analyze film as well as how rigorous study of film enhances your development as a student and thinker. In this 300- to 600-word reflection, review your initial post from the “Post Your Introduction” discussion in Week One, and consider how your ability to analyze movies has changed or grown. Append your reflection to the analysis portion of your paper and submit as one document. Your reflection should be personal and exploratory in nature.

Address the following questions in your reflection:

  • What can be gained through analyzing film?
  • How has this changed the way you view movies?
  • How are you able to use film theory and criticism to find and interpret meaning in movies?
  • In what ways has this course changed your understanding of how movies are related to society?
  • What skills have you developed during this course, and how might those skills be applied to your major, profession, and/or life?

The Final Film Critique

  • Must be one document that is 1800 to 2400 words in length, comprised of a 1500- to 1800-word film analysis and a 300- to 600-word reflection.
  • Must include a separate title and reference page, and be formatted according to APA style as outlined in
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least three scholarly sources (reviews, articles, or book chapters) other than the textbook to support your points. Refer to the for guidance.
  • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

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Description: Rubic Grading Total Possible Score: 20.00 Identifies Contextual Information for the Selected Film Total: 2.50 Distinguished - Completely and accurately identifies all required categories of contextual information for the selected film. Proficient - Identifies all required categories of contextual information for the selected film. One or two categories of information may contain minor inaccuracies. Basic - Somewhat identifies most of the required categories of contextual information for the selected film. Details may be missing or inaccurate. Below Expectations - Partially identifies some required categories of contextual information for the selected film. Significant details are missing or inaccurate. Non-Performance - The contextual information is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Summarizes the Film and Explains the Difference Between the Story and Its Plot Total: 2.50 Distinguished - Fully summarizes the selected film and thoroughly explains the difference between the selected film’s story and plot with reference to specific examples that illustrate the difference. Proficient - Summarizes the selected film and explains the difference between the selected film’s story and plot. Basic - Partially summarizes the selected film and somewhat explains the difference between the selected film’s story and plot. Below Expectations - The summary of the selected film is incomplete or difficult to follow. Minimally explains the difference between the selected film’s story and plot. Non-Performance - The summary of the selected film and explanation of the difference between the story and its plot are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions. Assesses the Aesthetic Choices Used in the Selected Film Total: 5.00 Distinguished - Thoroughly assesses the three required elements and provides specific and detailed examples of each to demonstrate how these choices contribute to the narrative of the selected film. Proficient - Assesses the three required elements and provides examples of each to demonstrate how these choices contribute to the narrative of the selected film. Basic - Somewhat assesses at least two of the required elements and provides some examples to demonstrate how these choices contribute to the narrative of the selected film. Below Expectations - Attempts to assess at least two of the required elements and examples to demonstrate how these choices contribute to the narrative of the selected film; however, the examples may be vague and unclear. Non-Performance - The assessment of the aesthetic choices is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Develops the Social and/or Personal Impact of the Selected Film Total: 4.00 Distinguished - Thoroughly and clearly develops a critical sense of the social impact of the film and/or addresses the personal impact of the film with specific and detailed reference to supportive evidence. Proficient - Develops a sense of the social impact of the film and/or addresses the personal impact of the film with reference to supportive evidence. Basic - Somewhat develops a sense of the social impact of the film and/or addresses the personal impact of the film, though support may be unclear or anecdotal in nature. Below Expectations - Minimally develops a sense of the social impact of the film and/or addresses the personal impact of the film but without any clear evidence to support one’s statements. Non-Performance - The development of the social and/or personal impact of the selected film is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Presents a Reflective Appraisal of One’s Knowledge and Skills Total: 4.00 Distinguished - Presents a robust and vigorous reflective appraisal which references several specific areas of growth or development and identifies key skills that transcend the class. Proficient - Presents a reflective appraisal which references many areas of growth or development and identifies skills that transcend the class. Basic - Presents a partial reflective appraisal which somewhat references areas of growth or development and to some extent, identifies skills that transcend the class. Below Expectations - Presents a reflective appraisal which attempts to reference areas of growth or development and only slightly identifies skills that transcend the class. Non-Performance - The reflective appraisal of one’s knowledge and skills is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics Total: 1.25 Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand. Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand. Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader. Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader. Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. APA Formatting Total: 0.25 Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page. Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA. Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. Word Requirement Total: 0.25 Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words. Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words. Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words. Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words. Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. Resource Requirement Total: 0.25 Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment. Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment. Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly. Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly. Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
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Personal Film Critique
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When you analyze films, you get to grasp a varying degree of what you don’t technically
see without the analyzing method. As you are critically analyzing a film, this analyzes provides
you with different perspectives and deeper meaning as to what the film is about. Through
analyzing this film, and the way I will view movies in the future has a greater meaning. I know
now that as I watch movies of any type of genre, I will be trying to think or have deeper thoughts
as to how the film was created or why the film was created. Every film or works of art is created
through some-type of motive and finding that motive will establish the true meaning of what the
film is about as opposed to what you are just seeing in front of you. Understanding how films
relate to society and how they influence society is something that goes deeper through an
analyzes of a film as opposed to just watching the film.
The society is moved through motivations and when you have a film that outputs positive
feelings and provides its users with a grander knowledge of different perspectives it begins to
unravel other cultural aspects of what the film is about. Some of the skills I have developed
throughout this class has helped me to looker deeper into what a film is trying to tell me. It helps
establish the back-bone of that film while providing me with greater knowledge and different
perspectives. Applying such knowledge and depths of thoughts to my career field and personal
life will allow me to grow into a critical thinker, which is something I have truly learned to do in
this course. Understanding how films and stories can impact the society in various ways is
meaningful.


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