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Introduction to Film Final Essay Please answer ONE of the three questions below. ***Please see the calendar for the deadline for submission via Blackboard*** 1. “Actors are appreciated for their performance style, but this can be enhanced by their persona and other film production choices.” Discuss in relation to one film of your choice. 2. “Editing creates meaning.” Discuss in relation to one film of your choice. 3. “Every aspect of film sound is a choice that delivers atmosphere, characterization and narrative information.” Discuss in relation to one film of your choice. Essay length: 4 pages (The length does not include your title page and abstract page, but does include your bibliography). You should: • Demonstrate your knowledge of your chosen film, citing sources such as reviews, interviews or articles written about it. • Use appropriate terminology and apply concepts from the textbook reading. • Remember, comparison to other films can sometimes be useful! Essay Guidance For your own research purposes, it is recommended you familiarize yourself with media resources (newspaper websites, Netflix, YouTube, other online sources, libraries with tapes and DVDs to borrow, the Communication and Media Studies Department Office, etc.) Formatting in the APA style, including specifically: • Microsoft Word document • Double spaced (between lines) • Size 12 font (Times New Roman) • Citations must be included throughout your writing (preferably attached to quotes). • A bibliography is required Content and Structure • An introduction and conclusion is recommended • Include numerous specific examples with detailed descriptions. • Incorporate terminology and concepts learned from the text book • Quote text books and other sources as appropriate (for example, the class textbook, other textbooks, articles, reviews, interviews or reports gathered online, DVD materials, etc.) Essay Submissions • Submissions are on time and via Blackboard – don’t be late! • In these essays you are expected to demonstrate your knowledge of the topic using appropriate terminology, and with appropriate citations of sources. Remember, comparison between different media texts can sometimes be useful. General Grading Expectations 90-100 • Original and thought provoking analysis engaging with the concepts • Convincing and clear argument • Many effective and detailed examples • Excellent research (numerous well-chosen sources, well quoted) • Correct formatting 80-89 • Clear discussion, showing a good understanding of the concepts • Some coherence between examples and points • Some useful research • Some good understanding of the concepts • Mostly correct formatting 60-79 • Not a convincing understanding of the concepts • Few useful examples • Lacking clear argument • Limited suitable research • Formatting issues For any questions regarding planning your essay or essay expectations, please feel free to email me: Dr. Alex Symons
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