Close textual analysis of the first two minutes of the movie gone girl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIATwdLaoS412/24/2019 Assignment 2: Close textual analysis https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/1303/assignments/14357 1/6 Teaching Period 3, 2019 MDA10003: Screen Studies: Movies, Television and Ourselves Assignment 2: Close textual analysis Word limit: 1000 words (+/- 10%) Weighting: 30% Due date: 5pm AEDT Monday 30 December 2019 (Week 7) After you have read this information, head over to the Assignment 2 Q&A discussion board to ask any questions and see what your peers are saying about this assignment. Assignment overview This assignment requires you to prepare a close textual analysis of a scene (or scenes) from a film or television show of your choosing. This assignment supports unit learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Assignment details Prepare a close textual analysis of a scene (or scenes) from a film or television show of your choosing. Scrutinise the scene shot by shot. After watching the sequence multiple times, identify and explain how the formal elements (e.g. mise-en-scène, editing, cinematography, sound) are used. Interrogate why and how these elements have been used to achieve a certain effect. Apply the terminology and concepts used in this unit so far. It is essential that your analysis is supported with evidence from the film and relevant scholarly references. The following list offers some tips when writing a textual analysis: Provide an introduction, body of the analysis, conclusion and reference list. Cross-reference where possible i.e. do not compartmentalise topics (such as aspects of form) into discrete paragraphs. Break down your paragraphs thematically, which will allow for a more elegant structure. Support every argument. Make sure you have sufficient evidence to make your points and arguments persuasive. Place further information in a footnote, if necessary. https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/1303/discussion_topics/216940 12/24/2019 Assignment 2: Close textual analysis https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/1303/assignments/14357 2/6 Ensure that each paragraph covers a particular point and argument (i.e. make sure that each paragraph has a focus without trying to cover too much). Include one point or argument in each paragraph. Do not leave sentences in isolation, but combine them into paragraphs that cover one point or topic. You do not need to provide a plot synopsis—only discuss the plot where relevant. Avoid evaluative phrasing and personalisation to maintain critical distance. Discuss the 'spectator' or the 'audience' rather than 'I' or 'you'. Aim for an academic tone; avoid colloquialisms or loose informal phrasing. For instance, it is 'film' not 'movie'. Proofread thoroughly to avoid stylistic, grammatical and spelling errors. Additional resources Have a look at the following example of past student work, Assignment 2 Exemplar (PDF 221 KB), as a guide when approaching this assignment. Submission details overview This assignment will be submitted via Turnitin. You will find the relevant submission point below. Please allow a 24-hour turnaround for an originality report to be generated. See the Turnitin originality report (https://portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study-resources/turnitin-originality-report-0) area of Study Resources for several guides to assist with the submission process. Assignment support Don't forget that in addition to your eLAs who provide discipline-specific content advice, you can access the 24/7 draft writing service from Studiosity. If you need assistance with academic feedback on a draft of your assignment task see Assignment support: Studiosity. Assignment criteria 1. Content of textual analysis demonstrates understanding of the chosen screening and relevant film concepts. 2. Analysis is presented in a clear, coherent and engaging manner. Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide: Assignment 2 marking guide https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/1303/files/1076885/download?wrap=1 https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/1303/files/1076885/download?wrap=1 https://portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study-resources/turnitin-originality-report-0 https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/1303/pages/assignment-support-studiosity 12/24/2019 Assignment 2: Close textual analysis https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/1303/assignments/14357 3/6 Criteria No Pass Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80-100% Criteria No Pass Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80-100% Content of textual analysis demonstrates understanding of the chosen screening and relevant film concepts (70%) Did not meet criterion. Basic identification of the formal aspects used in a scene (e.g. cinematography, editing, mise- en-scène, sound). Identification of the formal aspects used in a scene (e.g. cinematography, editing, mise- en-scène, sound). Explanation of how the filmmaker has used these formal aspects to achieve a particular effect. Identification of the formal aspects used in a scene (e.g. cinematography, editing, mise- en-scène, sound), using correct terminology. Clear explanation of how and why the filmmaker has used these formal aspects to achieve a particular effect. Thorough identification of the formal aspects used in a scene (e.g. cinematography, editing, mise- en-scène, sound), using correct terminology. Clear and concise explanation of how and why the filmmaker has used these formal aspects to achieve a particular effect. No extraneous information. 12/24/2019 Assignment 2: Close textual analysis https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/1303/assignments/14357 4/6 Criteria No Pass Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80-100% Analysis is presented in a clear, coherent and engaging manner (30%) Did not meet criterion. Acceptable standard of presentation with clear language. Good standard of presentation, with clear language. Accurate spelling, grammar and referencing. Reference list included at the end of the analysis. Very good standard of presentation, with clear language that maintains critical distance. Accurate spelling, grammar and referencing. Reference list included at the end of the analysis. Outstanding standard of presentation, with clear language that maintains critical distance, coherent flow and linkage of ideas and sections. Accurate spelling, grammar and referencing. Reference list included at the end of the analysis. 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