Reading  Cinema  2011  /  Assessment  2  Questions  

     

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Assessment 2: Movie Analysis

1500 words equivalent Answer ONE (1) of the following: 1. THEME Referring to TWO films we study, investigate how the themes of the film are communicated to the audience. (HINT: look at techniques and motifs used by the director)

2. AUTEUR THEORY Referring to ONE film we study and ONE film by the same director, explore the theory of unique vision by a single auteur. (HINT: look at all the aspects that suggest a director is an auteur to answer, eg style, cast and themes)

3. NARRATIVE & EDITING Referring to ONE film we study, investigate how the story is told to the audience, and explain how the editor can be the narrator of a story. (HINT: look at narrative structure, voice, and editing styles)

4. GENRE Referring to ONE film we study, explain how the film is placed in a certain genre, and investigate the sub-genres of the film. (HINT: Look at mise-en-scene to reveal tropes used)

-- OR -- Make an essay question of your own that will have to explore at least ONE of the films we study. You must confirm with your tutor first to get approval.

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 Reading  Cinema  2011  /  Assessment  2  Questions  

     

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NOTE: Only use films from our study list! All of these films are available on XBMC and Media Lab. (you may mention or discuss other films to expand or complete your answer): 1. Run Lola Run by Tom Tykwer 2. Memento by Christopher Nolan 3. Lost In Translation by Sofia Coppola 4. Hanna by Joe Wright 5. Waste Land by Lucy Walker 6. Rango by Gore Verbinski

SUBMISSION: You can submit this assessment as a written analysis (with proper paragraphing structure) or any equivalent media work such as a video/photo essay, website, flash file, interactive keynote, prezi, or any other media that you feel comfortable using. YOU MUST INCLUDE A BIBLIOGRAPHY. This must be submitted on both JIVI and the BLOG. (We will not be responsible for problems with uploading, fix it yourself!) Written assessments should preferably be converted to PDF with a Title Page/Cover. There is a guide on the blog on how to upload PDF's as a POST. Also have proper paragraphing structure. The due date for this assessment is 26th September (Monday Week 12).