Write an essay on each of the following topics. Note the length information for each:
• Technology continues to redefine the cinematic experience. Based on the readings and the screenings for this course, examine the journey of the medium of film: has the "magic" of cinema disappeared? Explain your answer. (250 to 300 words; with a typical font and spacing this will be between 1 and 1-1/2 pages)
• How does sound call our attention to both the spatial and temporal dimensions of a scene? Be sure to provide examples. (250 to 300 words; with a typical font and spacing this will be between 1 and 1-1/2 pages)