Assignment Instructions:
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Unit 5 Final Assignment
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- Watch a Modern Day Film (Since 1980)
- Write a two page paper (typed) that discusses either
a) The use of Montage in the film.
1- Where it was used (Every instance needs to be noted)
2- The type of Montage. (For each instance)
3- How each instance of Montage helped the film
4- Why the montage is effective or not effective. (Each instance)
b) The use of Expressionist techniques in the film:
1- Discussion of the elements of Expressionism in the film
1- Plot
2- Character
3- Setting
4- Theme
5- Tone
6- Music
7- Cinematography (How it was filmed)
2- Why the director chose to use these elements.
3- How they add or detract from the film.
Due: 10/22/2015- 10/23/2015
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10/12/2015- Question of the Day (10 points- correct answer, 8 points- correct answer/partial name, 5 points- wrong answer)
10/13/2015- Introduction to the Movie Analysis Essay (See Major Assignments for more information)
"The Introduction of Sound"
10/19/2015 Question of the Day (10 points- correct answer, 8 points- correct answer/partial name, 5 points- wrong answer)
10/20/2015 Took notes on "Sound Comes to the Movies"
All slides
Question and Answer on the Movie Analysis Essay Assignment
10/21/2015- Question of the Day (10 points- correct answer, 8 points- correct answer/partial name, 5 points- wrong answer)
10/22/2015- Took Notes on "Sound in the Movies"
Watched the opening of Jazz Singer. 1st 10 minutes.
10/23/2015- Question of the Day (10 points- correct answer, 8 points- correct answer/partial name, 5 points- wrong answer)
10/26/2015- Introduction to "Singing in the Rain"
This movie is about the Sound Revolution in the movies. This movie was made in the 1950s but shows the aspects of sound that had to be overcome before the movies could progress. This movie also introduces dubbing to the class. Dubbing is when a movie is filmed, then actors are brought in after filming to redo their lines into a microphone so they can be heard clearly by the audience.
Watched Singing in the Rain- Opening to 53:00
10/27/2015- Question of the Day
10/28/2015- Continued Watching Singing in the Rain
"Singing in the Rain" Critique-
Student is asked to write a critique of Singing in the Rain- Sentence 1- Did they like or dislike the film.
Sentence 2- Why did they like it or not like it? Sentence 3- What would they change about the movie?
Sentence 4- What was their favorite part of the movie? Sentence 5- Who would like this movie?