Assignment task:
Analyze the use of certain conventions in the film of your choice.
Directions:
Choose a film to be the subject of your essay. Watch the entire film, preferably talking note to aid your analysis. You may need to watch the film more than once (or repeatedly study a few scenes) to complete this assignment. Review the four conventions covered in class( sound, camera, color, and narrative) and choose at least two to analyze in the film. Review your film notes and possibly re-watch some scenes to property analyze the conventions.
How does the use of the convention help with the storytelling?
Is the use of the convention effective? (Example: How does the sound (music, etc.) impact your experience watching the film? Does it effectively add to the story or aid in communicating a theme, emotion, setting, etc.?) As you write, remember that this essay is NOT simply a summary. Though you may briefly summarize the film, particularly scenes on which you are focusing, the bulk of your paper should demonstrate critical thinking analysis. Considering the following questions may assist you with approaching film analytically:
1. What is the general message/moral/resolution/lesson of the movie, if any?
2. Is the movie attempting to make any statements about other works, society, specific people, etc.?
3. How does the sound/ camera/color/narrative serve the movie? Does it move the plot along, give the audience information, or provide critique? How does it influence your experience as the viewer?