Assignment
1. Analyze a documentary film of your choice, per the selection guidelines set forth in the module overview, according to concepts from each course module listed in section "5" below.
2. Students should draw upon text material and will show an ability to synthesize text material with personal observations.
3. Students should NOT use outside sources as they conduct their analysis and write the exam. Students may only use information from the text and their own, personal analysis of the film according to the concepts they learned from the text.
4. Analyses must include an introduction (1-3 paragraphs) that addresses, but is NOT limited to the following:
a) What film was chosen and why
b) Your general thoughts on the film
c) No more than one paragraph summarizing the plot of the film
d) Preview of main points
e) Thesis statement
5. Analyses must include a minimum of one paragraph on each of the following topics:
a) How do the composition, editing, lighting and objectivity of the images in the film lead to the creation of a particular reality for the viewer?
b) How do shot, story, distance, color, and plot (if applicable) lead to the creation of a particular reality for the viewer?
c) How do cut and montage lead to the creation of a particular reality for the viewer?
d) How do editing, sound, and digital effects lead to the creation of a particular reality for the viewer?
e) How does this film contribute to our understanding of film as a medium of illusion and persuasion and promote personal and cultural identity?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.