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ENG 344
Your Final
Final
- Comparison/Contrast essay,
- One film from the syllabus versus a film of your choice,
- Develop a thesis explaining how these films compare or contrast,
- Compare/contrast the use of film form in specific scenes,
- 1,200 words
- Due: Monday, December 9, 5:00 pm
ASsignment Sheet
ASsignment Sheet
You will draft an essay comparing and contrasting one film from the syllabus and one film not on the syllabus. Your goal will be to explore how the films relate to each other through the elements of film form we’ve studied in this course: narrative, mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, and sound.
Your essay will develop a thesis about two films and how they relate and develop the thesis by discussing the related elements of film form in a formal paper.
Your paper will be at least 1,200 words in length. (Approximately five pages.)
Prompt
Prompt
How did our study of movies from different points in film history help you understand film stories? How does a film you are familiar with connect to or diverge from a film we studied? How are they similar or different in terms of story elements—narrative structure, theme, tone, or genre? Or how are they similar or different in terms of filmmaking—use of film form to generate specific effects?
Introduction
Organization
Introduction: Your introduction should introduce the films to the reader in a creative way. Introduce your main idea. Mention the titles and state the directors of each film. Also, you need to introduce your thesis statement and the points you will be making about how the films are related.
Thesis Statement: A brief statement about your observation about the two films. Your thesis should explain your interpretation of the films. Your thesis should be a statement of your opinion about how the films relate, are similar, or contrast in an interesting way. Your thesis statement should:
• be specific
• be supported by evidence in the film
• be interesting and not immediately obvious
• offer a unique interpretation that the viewers may not see right away
Body
Body
The body of your essay should develop your thesis. The bulk of your essay should be a close reading of specific scenes that support your interpretation of the films and how the elements of film form (narrative, mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, and sound) create that effect. Long, extended summary of the films is not necessary. Keep the body of your essay focused on explaining moments that relate to your thesis.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Your conclusion should summarize your main points and bring your essay to a close for the reader. A good conclusion also makes a connection for the reader—explaining how the information they read in your essay is useful to them in some way.
Formatting
• Your essay should be at least 1,200 words in length.
• Your essay should be double spaced.
• Your essay should be in a standard 12-point font with 1’’ margins.
• Your essay should have a works cited page.
• Your essay should include a title.
• You should proofread your essay carefully for clarity, correctness, and mechanics.
Formatting
Conventions
Conventions
• As with literature, refer to film in the present tense when writing.
• The first time you write the title of the film, put the full four-digit year of release in parentheses.
• The first time you mention a character’s name, provide the actor’s name in parentheses.
• Long, extended sections of summary are not necessary. You should write as if your reader has a passing familiarity with your film. Only describe elements of the story necessary to support you points.
Works Cited
Works Cited
A Film On DVD:
Film Title. Dir. Director Name. Distributor, Year of Release. DVD.
The Dark Knight. Dir. Christopher Nolan. Warner Bros., 2008. DVD.
Film Accessed Online:
Film Title. Director name. Distributor, Year of Release. Name of Service Provider. Medium of Publication. Day Month Year of Access.
Big Trouble in Little China. Dir. John Carpenter. 20th Century Fox, 1986. Netflix. Web. 13 October 2019.
Rubric
Grade
100 Points
20 Points for Thesis
20 Points for Organization
30 Points for Development
20 Points for Film Form
10 Points for Mechanics
1941
1948
1920
1902
Which of these films interests you? What do you have to say about it?
films
1990
1969
1985
1952
1989
How does a film you are familiar with connect to or diverge from a film we studied? How are they similar or different in terms of story elements—narrative structure, theme, tone, or genre? Or how are they similar or different in terms of filmmaking—use of film form to generate specific effects?
Connections
think/pair
Draft Thesis
Film A is similar to Film B because...
Film A is different from Film B because...
Film A is similar to Film B except...
Film A is different from Film B except...
Draft Thesis
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Homework
HomeWork
- Re-read assignment sheet,
- Develop draft thesis,
- Re-watch films,
- Take notes on scenes or moments that support you thesis,
- How are those moments crafted through film form?