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ENG225 Introduction To Film

Week 1 Discussion

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Prepare

As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:

Review the Modeled DiscussionPreview the document.

Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapters 3 and 10 in your text.

Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

Then, watch the following movie clips, paying special attention to the cinematic elements under the discussion.

Editing – visual transitions between shots that work to move the story forward

Watch the following clips. Each demonstrates the effective use of editing.

The Baptism Murders – The Godfather (8/9) Movie Clip (1972) HD (Links to an external site.)

A Beautiful Mind (4/11) Movie Clip - Nash Cracks the Code (2011) HD (Links to an external site.)

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The Shower – Psycho (5/12) Movie Clip (1960) HD (Links to an external site.)

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Cinematography – camera angles, types of shots, framing, and color all working to set a particular mood

Watch the following clips. Each demonstrates the effective use of cinematography.

The Long Take: Goodfellas (Links to an external site.)

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Manhattan – The Bridge Scene (Links to an external site.)

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Miriam’s Last Breath – Strangers on a Train (4/10) Movie Clip (1951) (Links to an external site.)

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Lighting – light and shadow used to affect the mood, the way we view characters, and set the overall tone of the film

 

Watch the following clips. Each demonstrates the effective use of lighting.

Jurassic Park (10/10) Movie Clip – Raptors in the Kitchen (1993) HD (Links to an external site.)

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Lost in Translation (7/10) Movie Clip – Bob and Charlotte Meet (2003) HD (Links to an external site.)

The Stuff that Dreams Are Made of – The Maltese Falcon (10/10) movie clip (1941) HD (Links to an external site.)

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Think about how you watch film and how the aesthetic elements of editing, cinematography, and lighting work together to create meaning for the viewing audience.

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Write (due Thurday, Day 3)

Analyze each of these aesthetic choices by following the instructions below. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite any references.

Choose one of the clips from the “Editing” section and analyze the use of editing in one short paragraph. In your analysis, describe the transitions between specific shots and the overall effect this has on the scene.

Choose one of the clips from the “Cinematography” section and analyze the use of cinematography in one short paragraph. In your analysis, describe the way specific shots are composed, paying particular attention to the camera angles, types of shots, framing, color, and the overall effect this has on the scene.

Choose one of the clips from the “Lighting” section and analyze the use of lighting in one short paragraph. In your analysis, describe the way the light looks in specific shots, how it affects the mood and the way we view characters, and how it sets the overall tone of the film.

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Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

Respond to at least two classmates who analyzed at least one different clip than you did in your initial post, focusing on the clip that you did not discuss. In your responses, reference your initial post and show how your ideas relate to those of your peers. Your responses should be 125 to 150 words each.

 

Dq2

Prepare

As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:

Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapter 3 from the text.

Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

Select a full-length film from the AFI 10: Top 10 list (Links to an external site.).

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Our textbook sets up a distinction between story and plot, stating that story is what happens in a movie, and plot is how it happens. The distinction may seem minor; however, throughout this course, we will be scrutinizing the various aesthetic choices and cinematic techniques that work together to create meaning in any movie. With that in mind, we can see that how a film presents action can be very important.

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Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

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In at least 200 words, describe the relationship of story to plot in your chosen film. Be sure to:

Identify the title, writer, director, major actors, and the year.

Summarize the story and plot of your chosen movie.

Discuss whether your film is presented chronologically or non-linearly. In your discussion, address the following:

How did this aesthetic choice contribute to the general effect on the audience?

How are elements like character development or foreshadowing impacted by the choice of storytelling methods?

If the film had followed a different presentation style, how would the general effect on the audience have been different?

You must use at least two outside sources, in any combination of embedded video clips, still photos, or scholarly sources. All sources should be documented in APA style as outlined by the Ashford Center (Links to an external site.).

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Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

Respond to at least two classmates. In your responses, reference your initial post and show how your ideas relate to those of your peers. Your responses should be 150 to 175 words each.

 

 

ENG225 Introduction To Film

Week 2 Discussion

Dq1

 Prepare

As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:

Review the Modeled DiscussionPreview the document.

Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapter 4 from your text and the articles by Grant and Wright.

Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

Select a full-length film from the AFI 10 Top 10 list (Links to an external site.).

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Genre, a category of artistic production characterized by similarities in composition and style, is a term used to discuss literature, music, art, and film. It is particularly useful in critical applications because it distinguishes a work within a context of similar works. In film, we are familiar with certain broad genre categories such as horror, science-fiction, romance, and drama.

Understanding genre helps provide the viewer with certain expectations about film. For instance, the film The Conjuring trailer (Version 2) (Links to an external site.) is of the horror genre and thus can be discussed in context with other horror films. More specifically, it is of the sub-genre, supernatural horror, so it can be discussed in context with, say, The Exorcist trailer (Links to an external site.). Making this distinction enables the audience to situate their reaction within a particular framework.

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Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

In this discussion

Identify a film and classify it according to its genre (or sub-genre). Include a link(s) to a trailer or scene(s) from the film. You may choose to continue with a film you have already discussed.

Discuss the conventions that are typical in films of that genre (or sub-genre).

Explain how this specific film meets the expectations of its genre.

Include the name or partial name of the film you identified in the “Subject” line of your discussion. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

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Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

Respond to at least two classmates who chose a different film than you did (though it is acceptable to respond to a classmate who chose the same genre). In your responses, reference your initial post and show how your ideas relate to those of your peers. Your responses should be 125 to 150 words each.

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Prepare

Mise en scène is a term meant to encompass the arrangement and use of a variety of design elements in creating the visual theme of a film. Please look through Chapter 5 (Mise en Scene and Actors) for more information on this term.

As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:

Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapter 5 (Mise en Scene and Actors).

Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

Select a full-length film from the AFI 10 Top 10 list (Links to an external site.).

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It can be easier to grasp the importance of the term mise en scène if we break it down into its component elements. This week, we’ll look at the impact of lighting choices on the creation of meaning in a film.

In any film, the intensity and direction of lighting will influence how an image is perceived by the viewer, and it can establish or enforce particular themes. Think back over films you have watched and consider how the use of lighting in key scenes helped establish the theme or tone.

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Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

HELPNOWlogo.png Please view the video Adding Pictures and Video to Discussions and Introductions (Links to an external site.) for guidance on how to integrate multimedia with your response.

Using specific examples from your chosen film, write a post in which you

Identify the type of lighting used in the film (traditional three-point, high-key, or low-key) and assess the impact of the lighting used to establish the theme.

What are the benefits of the style of lighting used?

How did this technique contribute to the theme?

How was the lighting technique suited to the genre of the film? For example, documentary films tend to rely on natural light as a way of creating an overall tone of authenticity.

Compare how the scene would play if different choices had been made.

You must use at least two outside sources, in any combination of embedded video clips, still photos, or scholarly sources. All sources should be documented in APA style as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

It is suggested that you approach this post by focusing your attention on the same film you will write about in this week’s “Genres and Genre Film” assignment.

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Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

Respond to at least two classmates who chose a different film than you did. In your responses, reference your initial post and show how your ideas relate to those of your peers. Your responses should be 150 to 175 words each.

HELPNOWlogo.png Please view the video Accessing Feedback in the Gradebook (Links to an external site.) for guidance on how to review your instructor’s feedback when the post is graded.

 

 

ENG225 Introduction To Film

Week 3 Discussion

Dq1

Prepare

As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:

Review the Modeled DiscussionPreview the document.

Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapters 6 and 7 from the text.

Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

Explore movie clips from the Movieclips (Links to an external site.) website or the Internet Movie Database – IMDB (Links to an external site.).

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Choose a clip that you wish to analyze. The clip you choose must be from a film (preferably from a film with which you are familiar) – not a film trailer or a mash-up. Re-watch your chosen movie clip while closely observing the mise en scène. What analysis can you make about the placement and movement of characters and props in the scene as they relate to camera shots, color, lighting, and other elements of cinematography?

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Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

 

In your discussion, analyze at least three elements of cinematography and editing (e.g., lighting, color, shots, focus, transitions, and types of cuts) by evaluating the dramatic impact of the scene. Interpret the scene based on your analysis. In your view, what mood, symbolism, or meaning results from the scene’s creative editing and cinematography?

Include the name or partial name of the film clip you analyzed in the “Subject” line of your discussion. Include the link to your film clip in the body of your post. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

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Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

Respond to at least two classmates who reviewed a different clip than your own. After watching the movie clips reviewed by your classmates, compare how the scenes would be different had the editors or cinematographers chosen other options. Your responses should be 125 to 150 words each.

 

Dq2

Prepare

As we have been discussing, the mise en scène of a film is the use of a variety of design elements to create the visual theme. As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:

Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapter 8 from the text.

Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

Select a full-length film from the AFI 10 Top 10 list (Links to an external site.).

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Last week, we examined how different lighting styles and choices affected the final impact of a film. This week, we will consider different types and categories of sound at work in film and assess how they contribute to the overall sense of meaning in a film.

There are many types of sound in a film. Some are diegetic (sounds that are represented as coming from within the world of the film); others are non-diegetic (sounds that come from outside the world of the film). Your text describes the different categories of sound that fall under those types. What types of sounds, and what categories, are most effectively used in the film under consideration?

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Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

Using specific examples from your chosen film, construct a discussion post of at least 200 words in which you

Describe each of the three basic categories of sound (dialogue, sound effects, and music).

Explain how the different categories of sound are being used in your chosen film.

Assess the impact of sound in establishing the theme.

How does the use of sound inform the mood of the scene, or the film overall?

Can you identify specific sounds in your film that allow you to infer a particular genre?

Since each category of sound may produce a range of effects, how might you characterize the effects in your film? For example, realistic and expected sound effects may have a different effect on a viewer than exaggerated or unexpected ones.

Assess how the scene or sequence would play differently if you changed or removed a key category of sound.

You must use at least two outside sources, in any combination of embedded video clips, still photos, or scholarly sources. All sources should be documented in APA style as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.). It is suggested that you approach this post by focusing your attention on the same film you will write about in this week’s “Establishing Theme” assignment.

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Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

 

Respond to at least two classmates who chose a different film than you did. In your responses, reference your initial post and show how your ideas relate to those of your peers. Your responses should be 150 to 175 words each.

 

 

 

 

 

ENG225 Introduction To Film

Week 4 Discussion

Dq1

Prepare

As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:

Review the Modeled DiscussionPreview the document.

Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapter 9 from the text.

Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

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Auteur theory in film suggests not only that a director is the primary author of a film, but also that the film must be analyzed within the context of the director’s other films. Directors create certain expectations with their films much in the same way authors create certain expectations with their writing. Are there directors whose work you always recognize when you see it? What qualities bind their works together?

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Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

As you construct your initial post, focus on the importance of auteur theory in film analysis and interpretation.

Name a director who you would consider an auteur and explain your reasoning.

Discuss the arguments against auteur theory and provide examples to support your points.

Examine how the auteur theory influences audiences and critics, using examples from film criticism, film marketing campaigns, and your own personal experience.

Include the name of the director you identified in the “Subject” line of your discussion. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite any references.

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Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

Respond to at least two of your classmates who named a different director than you. In each response, discuss whether or not you agree with your classmate’s assertion that the director being considered is an auteur, and be sure to provide examples to support your position. Your responses should be 125 to 150 words each.

 

Dq2

Prepare

As we have been discussing, the mise en scène of a film is the use of a variety of design elements to create the visual theme. As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:

Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, referring back to Chapter 5 (Mise en Scene and Actors).

Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

Select a full-length film from the AFI 10 Top 10 list (Links to an external site.).

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Mise en scène refers to different technical elements used in making a film such as lighting and sound, both of which you have already analyzed in this course. The term also encompasses the role of actors in a film, their physical positioning and movements within the frame, as well as the different styles and types of acting.

You can classify an acting category using only one film as reference, but these categories are subject to change. Each new role helps to clarify or shift an actor’s designation. Do some actors always fall into the same category? How can actors change from category to category? Does genre have any effect on the acting styles present in a given film?

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Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

Using specific examples from your chosen film, write an initial post of at least 200 words which should

Identify three actors from your film and classify each according to the acting category listed in your text.

Explain your reasons for classifying the actors as you do. Use specific references to the film and pay special attention to how these decisions impacted characterization. Also, consider the impact of any realistic or stylized portrayals within the film.

Focus on one of the actors you’ve discussed. Based on other films the actor has been in, would this actor always be placed in the same category? If so, what does this say about the category or actor? If not, what can you infer about the flexibility of these categories? Provide evidence (references from other films, including film clips and stills) to support your argument.

You must use at least two outside sources, in any combination of embedded video clips, still photos, or scholarly sources. All sources should be documented in APA style as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

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Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

Respond to at least two classmates who chose different actors or different categories than you did. In your responses, reference your initial post and show how your ideas relate to those of your peers. Your responses should be 150 to 175 words each.

 

 

 

ENG225 Introduction To Film

Week 5 Discussion

Dq1

Prepare

As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:

Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapter 2 from your text.

Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

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There are many ways in which technology is affecting the production, distribution, and appreciation of films. For example, think of how CGI, animation, and other advances in digital technology have changed the ways in which stories are told on film. Then, consider how the Internet has changed the way we access, evaluate, and discuss films.

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Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

According to the first letter of your last name, respond to your designated topic.

Topic A (Last names beginning with A through M)

Choose a film and discuss the importance of technological advancements to its success as a mode of storytelling. How might it have been told differently, for better or worse, without these technological advancements?

Topic B (Last names beginning with N through Z)

Choose a film that gained notoriety due to the Internet and discuss how social media and other instant modes of communication have changed the ways in which we approach, appreciate, and consume films. What do these changes imply about the future of film distribution and audience participation in the film’s lifespan?

Indicate Topic A or Topic B in the “Subject” of your post. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

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Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

Respond to a post by at least one classmate who was assigned to the topic group you were not. For example, if you wrote your initial post on Topic A, then choose a classmate who responded to Topic B. In your reply, provide your opinion on the topic and discuss how it is similar or different than your classmate’s. Your responses should be 125 to 150 words each.

 

Dq2

Prepare

As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:

Review the Modeled DiscussionPreview the document.

Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapters 1, 2 and 10 from your text.

Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

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As you have learned in this class, film is a far-reaching medium with the potential to affect the greater fabric of our culture. Our understanding this potential and our ability to analyze it reach far beyond just this medium and into all areas of our social structures and culture. For example, the practice of closely analyzing particular films, which we’ve honed in this course, is the same practice of analysis which you will find in other courses – or in learning any new skill.

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Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

Based on the films you have watched and the ways you have learned to interpret meaning in them, discuss your ideas about how films engage social concerns and have lasting effects on society. Pick a film (or films) as evidence of this dynamic and describe the social and cultural resonance you see.

Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

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Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

Respond to a post by at least two classmates who referenced different films than those you have chosen. In your responses, compare the film you discussed as having a lasting effect on society with the films noted in your classmates’ posts. Your responses should be 125 to 150 words each.

 

 

 

 

ENG225 Introduction To Film

Week 1 Quiz

Question 1

Why is there typically a lag time between a movie’s theatrical release and its home video release?

  DVDs and Blu-ray discs are complicated and expensive to produce

  Theatrical releases make more money than home video releases

  Video releases receive more publicity than theatrical releases

  A theatrical release gives a certain legitimacy to a video release

 

Question 2

Why do some filmmakers object to the widespread availability of films on computers and mobile devices?

  It costs them money

  It changes the audience for films

  It causes viewers to miss details in films

  It puts theater chains out of business

 

Question 3

A finished film is best understood as the personal vision of which of the following?

  A screenwriter

  A cinematographer

  An editor

  A director

 

Question 4

What is the most likely reason that theatrical movies have survived competition from television and various home video formats?

  They are communal experiences

  They are less expensive to distribute

  They are less expensive to attend

  They are easier to access

 

Question 5

Why are there fewer professional film critics in print media now than there once were?

  The Internet has made them unnecessary

  There are fewer movies being made

  Movies are becoming less popular with print audiences

  Media outlets are increasingly hiring wire-service critics

 

Question 6

Which of the following questions is part of the “truth test” for evaluating films?

  Is the film realistic?

  Are the characters believable?

  Is the film true to itself?

  Is the film based on true events?

 

Question 7

Which film would qualify as a small-budget film?

  The Birth of a Nation

  Paranormal Activity

  Titanic

  Avatar

 

Question 8

Which of the following became an important new competitor for theatrical movies in the 1980s?

  VCRs

  Television

  Radio

  The Internet

 

Question 9

Which of the following is a demonstration of media literacy?

  Being able to follow the plot of a movie

  Knowing the names of the actors and director of a movie

  Recognizing how a movie manipulates the audience’s reactions to it

  Enjoying a movie as simple entertainment

 

Question 10

Which of the following leads to the deepest appreciation of a film?

  Turning off your brain completely and letting life’s pressures slip away

  Paying attention to what a film is trying to say

  Learning the technical names of a film’s elements

  Learning the roles of the technicians who work on a film

 

 

ENG225 Introduction To Film

Week  2 Quiz

Question 1

The genre known as film noir may be characterized as a sub-genre of what other genre?

  Western

  Mystery

  Horror

  Romantic comedy

 

Question 2

In which of the following genres is the audience most likely to be asked to sympathize with the forces of evil?

  Western

  Gangster

  Horror

  Romantic comedy

 

Question 3

Which element of mise en scène is typically designed by the cinematographer?

  Sets

  Lighting

  Props

  Blocking

 

Question 4

The “rule of thirds” applies to which dimension of a cinematographer’s work?

  Color

  Focus

  Framing

  Special effects

 

Question 5

Which element of a scene does the cinematographer most often control?

  Staging

  Duration

  Focus

  Props

 

Question 6

Method actors draw upon which primary source for their roles?

  Their imaginations

  Their own experiences

  Other actors’ performances

  Research on their characters

 

Question 7

What is the name used for the camera’s view from a single position?

  A shot

  A scene

  A take

  A cut

 

Question 8

What is a term for cheap, quick westerns that were churned out in large numbers?

  Horse operas

  Shoot-em-ups

  Tumbleweeds

  Oaters

 

Question 9

Which of the following films best demonstrates how westerns can stretch beyond their usual genre settings?

  Terribly Happy

  My Darling Clementine

  The Shootist

  Stagecoach

 

Question 10

According to John Truby, why are genre films generally favored by American studios?

  They are less expensive to make

  They provide more reliable profits

  They contain more individual artistic visions

  They are risky investments, but can yield big profits

 

 

ENG225 Introduction To Film

Week  3 Quiz

Question 1

Moving back and forth between shots of a woman tied to a railroad tracks and shots of a speeding train elsewhere on the track is an example of what editing technique?

  Parallel editing

  Continuity editing

  Shot/reverse-shot

  Montage

 

Question 2

Which of the following is typically true of soundtrack albums?

  They reproduce the entire score

  They are only released for musicals

  They are used to promote a film commercially

  They only include material written specifically for the film

 

Question 3

What is the job of a film’s editor?

  Putting his or her vision into words

  Choosing and arranging what will actually be in the scene

  Composing various images in the camera

  Choosing shots, their order, and their duration on screen

 

Question 4

What is the correct technical name for the music that plays in the background of a scene while the action takes place?

  The score

  The soundtrack

  The orchestration

  The sound design

 

Question 5

A shot at the beginning of a scene that sets up where it is taking place and who is in it is known as what?

  A long take

  A long shot

  A re-establishing shot

  An establishing shot

 

Question 6

What is the name of the process used to create everyday sound effects in films?

  Dolby

  Sony

  Foley

  Mickey

 

Question 7

What is the purpose of using the familiar device known as a clapboard?

  To test the volume of sound on set

  To ensure that sound and image in a film are synchronized

  To bring the cast and crew to attention

  To signal the beginning of the take to the editor

 

Question 8

Repeating a single frame over and over on the final print of a film results in which of the following effects?

  Jump-cut

  Freeze-frame

  Slow motion

  Fast motion

 

Question 9

Which of the following is true of silent movies as they were shown in theaters?

  They were usually accompanied by live musical performances

  They often featured live actors reading the dialogue

  They were accompanied by a pre-recorded soundtrack

  They followed a strict policy of complete silence in the theater

 

Question 10

Which of the following tends to be true of silent film acting as opposed to sound film acting?

  It features overstated gestures and heightened mannerisms

  It relies on more subtle movements and expressions

  It more accurately reflects how people behave in the real world

  It is generally less expressive

 

 

ENG225 Introduction To Film

Week  4 Quiz

Question 1

Beyond setting up shots and other technical work, what is perhaps the director’s most important job?

  Revising the screenplay

  Setting the film’s budget

  Coaxing good performances from actors

  Promoting the film in public appearances

 

Question 2

Which of the following is the best way to describe a director’s style?

  His or her favorite mise en scène, cinematography, editing, and sound techniques

  The habitual way he or she deals with the actors on the set

  Typical way he or she deals with producers and other studio executives

  His or her preferred subject matter and genre in which to work

 

Question 3

From what country did auteur theory first emerge?

  Germany

  France

  The United States

  Great Britain

 

Question 4

Which of the following is the best description of auteur theory?

  The theory that the producer is the author of a film

  The theory that the director is the author of a film

  The theory that the screenwriter and the director co-author a film

  The theory that there is no true author of a film

 

Question 5

What film technician’s role is most like the role of the foreman in the construction of a building?

  The producer

  The screenwriter

  The director

  The cinematographer

 

Question 6

In which auteur’s films are you most likely to encounter gritty, urban subject matter?

  Martin Scorsese

  Steven Spielberg

  Ingmar Bergman

  Nicole Holofcener

 

Question 7

Which of the following is the “outer circle,” or minimal requirement, of Andrew Sarris’s model of the auteur theory?

  Interior meaning

  Distinguishable personality

  Technical competence

  Popularity with audiences

 

Question 8

Which critic is best known for opposing the auteur theory?

  Roger Ebert

  Francois Truffaut

  Andrew Sarris

  Pauline Kael

 

Question 9

Which director is credited with largely setting the stage for what we think of as the modern film director?

  D.W. Griffith

  Orson Welles

  Alfred Hitchcock

  Steven Spielberg

 

Question 10

Which of the following directors is least likely to be classified as an auteur?

  Quentin Tarantino

  Alfred Hitchcock

  David Lynch

  Michael Bay

 

ENG225 Introduction To Film

Week  2 Assignment

Genres and Genre Film

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After reviewing the discussion of genre in Chapter 4 of Film: From Watching to Seeing, demonstrate your understanding of one selected genre using a feature-length film.

Note: Several films are listed in Chapter 4 as emblematic of a specific genre. You are allowed to choose a film or genre not mentioned in Chapter 4, but you are strongly encouraged to email your professor to receive approval before doing so.

In 800 to 1200 words

Explain genre theory and, using Chapter 4 of the text as a reference, thoroughly describe the conventions and attributes of your selected genre.

Identify a feature-length film that fits this genre and provide a basic summary of the movie. As you develop this summary, remember the differences between a film’s story and a film’s plot and how these differences can lead to the inclusion of genre elements.

Interpret at least two genre conventions exhibited in your chosen feature-length film that help classify it in the selected genre. Be sure to provide a specific example of each convention (e.g., a particular scene or plot component).

Provide an example of a third convention from your chosen feature-length film and explain how this convention expands the boundaries of the specified genre.

Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that focuses on how your chosen feature-length film both aligns with and expands upon your chosen genre. Review the Week Two sample paper, which provides an example of a well-developed analysis as well as insight on composition.

The paper must be 800 to 1200 words in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

You must use at least two scholarly sources other than the textbook to support your claims. Refer to the ENG225 Research Guide in the Ashford University Library for guidance and to locate your sources. Cite your sources (including the feature-length film) within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center.

Please note that if you opt to write about the same film in your Final Film Critique, applicable pieces of this assignment can be used to write that assignment. Please also note that you should reflect on and revise this assignment based on the instructor’s feedback before you incorporate it into the Final Film Critique.

 

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ENG225 Introduction To Film

Week 3 Assignment

 Establishing Theme

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Select a movie from AFI’s 10 Top 10 (Links to an external site.) lists and explain how three cinematic techniques and/or design elements have helped establish a major theme in that film. Note: While you are allowed to choose a film that does not come from the AFI lists, you are strongly encouraged to email your professor to receive approval before doing so.

In 800 to 1200 words

Describe a major theme of the movie you have selected using evidence from the movie itself as well as course resources and other scholarly sources to support your position.

Identify at least three techniques (cinematography, lighting, acting style, or direction) and/or design elements (set design, costuming, or hair and makeup), and explain how these techniques and/or design elements contribute to the establishment of the theme. Reference particular scenes or sequences in your explanations.

State your opinion regarding the mise en scène, including

How the elements work together.

How congruent the design elements are with the theme of the movie.

Whether or not other techniques would be as effective (Explain your reasoning).

Note: Remember that a theme is an overarching idea that recurs throughout the plot of a film. It is the distilled essence of what the film is about, the main design which the specific scenes and actions lead a viewer to understand.

Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that focuses on how the elements of your chosen feature-length film both establish and maintain one of its major themes. Review the Week Three sample paper, which provides an example of a well-developed analysis as well as insight on composition.

The paper must be 800 to 1200 words in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

You must use at least two scholarly sources other than the textbook to support your claims. Refer to the ENG225 Research Guide in the Ashford University Library for guidance and to locate your sources. Cite your sources (including the feature-length film) within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center.

Please note that if you opt to write about the same film in your Final Film Critique, applicable pieces of this assignment can be used to write that assignment. Please also note that you should reflect on and revise this assignment based on the instructor’s feedback before you incorporate it into the Final Film Critique.

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ENG225 Introduction To Film

Week  5 Assignment

Final Film Critique

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Throughout this course, you have been writing essays and participating in discussion forums that analyze various elements of film such as theme, cinematic techniques, and genre. It is now time to combine those elements into a comprehensive analysis of one movie.

You will be completing this assignment 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 general has evolved.

You are encouraged to incorporate writing from your Week Two and Week Three assignments if (a) you have reflected on the instructor’s feedback, (b) you have revised the relevant parts of the essays accordingly, and (c) the essays discuss the same film that you discuss here.

Stage 1: Analysis

For this stage, you will be analyzing a movie selected from the AFI's 10 Top 10 (Links to an external site.) list. The film you choose can be one that you have previously analyzed in this course. While you are allowed to choose a film that does not come from the AFI lists, you are strongly encouraged to email your professor to receive approval before doing so.

The analysis portion of your paper should be 1500 to 1800 words in length. You should analyze the film through the lens of one of the broad theories you have learned about in class (auteur theory, genre theory, formalist theory). Your analysis must address four main areas (contextual 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 to your reader why they should watch this film.

In addition to the film you are analyzing, you must use three scholarly sources to support your arguments. Refer to the ENG225 Research Guide in the Ashford University Library for guidance and to locate your sources. Cite your sources (including the feature-length film) within the text of your paper and on the reference page. Cite your sources according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Your analysis must address the following components (noted in bold below):

Contextual Information – In this area, you will provide some of the basic identifying information of the film. This includes:

Title

Director, cinematographer, major actors/actresses. Be sure to describe their roles in the overall design process.

Year of release

Type of film (blockbuster, 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 the narrative structure of the film. Explain 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 the film as they apply to the overarching narrative and theme of the film. These elements include:

Mise en scène (e.g., lighting, sound, composition of frame, costuming, etc.)

Editing (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 following questions:

What impact did this film have on society (i.e., politically or culturally, positive or negative)? The impact can be as major as inspiring political or social changes or as minor as inspiring the production of toys or lunchboxes.

How did society affect this film (i.e., what currents in society led to the creation of the film)?

If you are unable to find any information about the social impact of the film, explain the personal impact it has had on you.

Note: Not every bullet point under the four listed components will necessarily apply to your movie. However, you will still need to discuss each of the four main components thoroughly, which means that you may need to explain 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 your paper, and how you will proceed. Additionally, you must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. Review the Final Film Critique sample, which provides an example of a well-developed analysis as well as insight on composition.

Stage 2: Reflection

After completing 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 thinker. In this 300- to 600-word reflection, review your initial post from the “Post Your Introduction” discussion 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 nature.

Address the following questions in your reflection:

What can be gained through analyzing film?

How has this changed the way you view movies?

How are you able to use film theory and criticism to find and interpret meaning in movies?

In what ways has this course changed your understanding of how movies are related to society?

What skills have you developed during this course, and how might those skills be applied to your major, profession, and/or life?

The Final Film Critique

Must be one document that is 1800 to 2400 words in length, comprised of a 1500- to 1800-word film analysis and a 300- to 600-word reflection.

Must include a separate title and reference page, and be formatted according to APA style as outlined in Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Must include a title page with the following:

Title of paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct 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 points. Refer to the ENG225 Research Guide for guidance.

Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

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