Film Critique

completin" rel="nofollow">ing this assignment in" rel="nofollow">in two stages. For the first stage (1500 to 1800 words), you will analyze an entire movie. In the second stage (300 to 600 words), you will reflect on how you analyzed the movie as well as how your ability to analyze film in" rel="nofollow">in general has evolved. The analysis portion of your paper should be 1500 to 1800 words in" rel="nofollow">in length. You should analyze the film through the lens of one of the broad theories you have learned about in" rel="nofollow">in class (auteur theory, genre theory, formalist theory). Your analysis must address four main" rel="nofollow">in areas (contextual in" rel="nofollow">information, story/plot, aesthetic choices, and social/personal impact) and how these areas work together to develop the theme of the movie. As you construct your analysis, assume that your reader is not familiar with this film. Use your analysis to explain" rel="nofollow">in to your reader why they should watch this film. In addition to the film you are analyzin" rel="nofollow">ing, you must use three scholarly sources to support your arguments. Refer to the ENG225 Research Guide in" rel="nofollow">in the Ashford University Library for guidance and to locate your sources. Cite your sources (in" rel="nofollow">includin" rel="nofollow">ing the feature-length film) within" rel="nofollow">in the text of your paper and on the reference page. Cite your sources accordin" rel="nofollow">ing to APA style as outlin" rel="nofollow">ined in" rel="nofollow">in the Ashford Writin" rel="nofollow">ing Center. Your analysis must address the followin" rel="nofollow">ing components (noted in" rel="nofollow">in bold below): •Contextual Information – In this area, you will provide some of the basic identifyin" rel="nofollow">ing in" rel="nofollow">information of the film. This in" rel="nofollow">includes: ?Title ?Director, cin" rel="nofollow">inematographer, major actors/actresses. Be sure to describe their roles in" rel="nofollow">in the overall design process. ?Year of release ?Type of film (blockbuster, in" rel="nofollow">indie, documentary, etc.) ?Genre •Story/Plot – In this area, you should offer a brief summary of the film, and then show how it was deployed in" rel="nofollow">in the narrative structure of the film. Explain" rel="nofollow">in the difference between the film’s story and its plot. This area can be addressed as a separate paragraph, or can be threaded throughout your analysis of the film. •Aesthetic Choices – In this area, you will assess the efficacy of specific techniques and design elements employed in" rel="nofollow">in the film as they apply to the overarchin" rel="nofollow">ing narrative and theme of the film. These elements in" rel="nofollow">include: ?Mise en scène (e.g., lightin" rel="nofollow">ing, sound, composition of frame, costumin" rel="nofollow">ing, etc.) ?Editin" rel="nofollow">ing (e.g., cuts and transitions, shots used, angles, etc.) ?Technology (i.e., analyze the impact of any notable technological effects: film stock, targeted release venue, special effects, etc.) •Social/Personal Impact – In this area, you will critically address the followin" rel="nofollow">ing questions: ?What impact did this film have on society (i.e., politically or culturally, positive or negative)? The impact can be as major as in" rel="nofollow">inspirin" rel="nofollow">ing political or social changes or as min" rel="nofollow">inor as in" rel="nofollow">inspirin" rel="nofollow">ing the production of toys or lunchboxes. ?How did society affect this film (i.e., what currents in" rel="nofollow">in society led to the creation of the film)? ?If you are unable to fin" rel="nofollow">ind any in" rel="nofollow">information about the social impact of the film, explain" rel="nofollow">in the personal impact it has had on you. Note: Not every bullet poin" rel="nofollow">int under the four listed components will necessarily apply to your movie. However, you will still need to discuss each of the four main" rel="nofollow">in components thoroughly, which means that you may need to explain" rel="nofollow">in a concept even if it can’t be directly applied to your movie. Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that clarifies what you will attempt to accomplish in" rel="nofollow">in your paper, and how you will proceed. Additionally, you must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. Review the Fin" rel="nofollow">inal Film Critique sample, which provides an example of a well-developed analysis as well as in" rel="nofollow">insight on composition. Stage 2: Reflection After completin" rel="nofollow">ing your movie analysis, you will reflect on the analysis process and how you have learned to more thoroughly analyze film as well as how rigorous study of film enhances your development as a student and thin" rel="nofollow">inker. In this 300- to 600-word reflection, review your in" rel="nofollow">initial post from the “Post Your Introduction” discussion in" rel="nofollow">in Week One, and consider how your ability to analyze movies has changed or grown. Append your reflection to the analysis portion of your paper and submit as one document. Your reflection should be personal and exploratory in" rel="nofollow">in nature. Address the followin" rel="nofollow">ing questions in" rel="nofollow">in your reflection: •What can be gain" rel="nofollow">ined through analyzin" rel="nofollow">ing film? •How has this changed the way you view movies? •How are you able to use film theory and criticism to fin" rel="nofollow">ind and in" rel="nofollow">interpret meanin" rel="nofollow">ing in" rel="nofollow">in movies? •In what ways has this course changed your understandin" rel="nofollow">ing of how movies are related to society? •What skills have you developed durin" rel="nofollow">ing this course, and how might those skills be applied to your major, profession, and/or life? The Fin" rel="nofollow">inal Film Critique •Must be one document that is 1800 to 2400 words in" rel="nofollow">in length, comprised of a 1500- to 1800-word film analysis and a 300- to 600-word reflection. •Must in" rel="nofollow">include a separate title and reference page, and be formatted accordin" rel="nofollow">ing to APA style as outlin" rel="nofollow">ined in" rel="nofollow">in Ashford Writin" rel="nofollow">ing Center. •Must in" rel="nofollow">include a title page with the followin" rel="nofollow">ing: ?Title of paper ?Student’s name ?Course name and number ?Instructor’s name ?Date submitted •Must begin" rel="nofollow">in with an in" rel="nofollow">introductory paragraph that has a succin" rel="nofollow">inct thesis statement. •Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. •Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. •Must use at least three scholarly sources (reviews, articles, or book chapters) other than the textbook to support your poin" rel="nofollow">ints. Refer to the ENG225 Research Guide for guidance. •Must document all sources in" rel="nofollow">in APA style, as outlin" rel="nofollow">ined in" rel="nofollow">in the Ashford Writin" rel="nofollow">ing Center. •Must in" rel="nofollow">include a separate reference page that is formatted accordin" rel="nofollow">ing to APA style as outlin" rel="nofollow">ined in" rel="nofollow">in the Ashford Writin" rel="nofollow">ing Center.