Short Analysis
For your second writing assignment, you’ll need to write a short analysis (150-300 words — no more, no less) describing the way the form is used in just a single scene and whether that scene helps to embody certain qualities of a genre from any of the films in Modules 6-10:
- The Shining
- On the Waterfront
- The Fisher King
- Hugo
- Hot Fuzz
While some explanation of what is happening in the scene will be necessary so the reader can understand the scene you’re describing, you should primarily use your space to describe how aspects of form, genre, mode or any of the other recent concepts we’ve learned have been used in the scene to impact the viewer or convey deeper meaning or ideas.
In your analysis, you’ll need to use at least three vocabulary words from Modules 6-10, with at least one term from three separate modules in that range. These terms can be found in each module under the page labeled “Mod___ Vocabulary” and must be BOLDED AND PLACED IN ALL-CAPS in your submission. If you wish to use additional vocabulary from these or earlier modules, you are welcome to, but it won’t necessarily improve your grade. Make sure you use words whose meanings you completely understand.
Please take a look at the grading rubric on the page to make sure you’re doing all you need to in order to achieve the grade you’re aiming for. If you don’t understand any aspect of the assignment, it is your responsibility to reach out to me with questions or for clarifications.
Module 6 Vocabularydiegetic non-diegetic voice-over mono sound stereo sound surround sound sound mixer composer music supervisor sound designer foley/foley artist sound effect ADR ambience wild sound room tone |
Module 7 Vocabulary
Method Acting Objective Meisner Technique The Star System lead principle supporting featured background/atmosphere |
Module 8 Vocabproduction design prop set design set dressing costume mise en scene makeup hair wardrobe/costumes
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Module 9 Vocabpersistence of vision stop-action stop-motion double- or multiple-exposure forced perspective in-camera effects practical effects matte paintings models/miniatures wire work makeup effects/prosthetics stunts rear projection green/blue screen computer-generated imagery motion capture metamorphosis transgression of physical laws anthropomorphosis computer animation hand-drawn animation stop-motion animation |
Module 3 Vocabularyformal approach OR mode of expression genre convention motif narrative film documentary film experimental film comedy construction comedic rhythm musical diegetic vs. non-diegetic musicals horror surprise suspense action classic v. chaotic action films science fiction fantasy |
