Reflective AnalysisTHE HOW TO…

What is a Reflective Analysis

• An analytical essay looking at HOW you intended to use micro features to create an emotional reaction from your audience.

• You have 750 words to complete this task.

• It is worth 10 marks (1/5 of your Creative Project mark or the difference between a grade)

Tips for a good Reflective Analysis• Be concise! • You only have 750 words, you don’t have the space to rewrite entire sections of your Step

Outline.• Refer to scenes by their numbers, and be concise with your examples.

• Explain HOW you wanted these micro features to illicit an emotional response. • If there is sound (eg. Screaming) is this meant to comfort or terrify an audience member. Why?• Don’t just focus on one element, use a range in your RA to show the breadth of your

understanding

• Make references to other films that have inspired you• Has a film inspired your characters? Setting? Disaster?• Give specific examples showing how.

• Use Maurice Yacowar’s theory• This will show you have considered the conventions of a disaster film and have used/defied

them• Show how your setting/characters/disaster fit into this or counter it.

Deadline• You have until the 5th of January to complete your RA

• Start work on it as soon as you have finished your SO (due in on Friday)

• Make sure you are clear on what you need to do BEFORE you go away for the holidays.