Film 4 Analysis: on either Amelie or City of God Typed, Double Spaced, 12pt.- Times new roman, 1” margin. Answer the following questions in a minimum of 2 full pages (maximum of 5) using complete sentences in essay form. Do not space between paragraphs. Make sure to indent new paragraphs. Give explanations WITH EXAMPLES to help describe all details. Only use Examples from the film shown in class. DO NOT PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF THE STORY, WE’VE ALREADY SEEN IT. DO NOT REVIEW THE FILM. Time spent summarizing the plot of the movie will not help your grade. Instead, please respond to ALL the following questions in the form of an essay. (A simple way to do this is to make each set of questions, below, its own paragraph. Please don’t include the question numbers in your paper.) Use the Following Header: Name Section/Time Name of Film/Film Analysis # 1. How does the editing contribute to this film? Does this film mostly use continuity editing, discontinuity editing or a mixture of both? Is the editing mainly seamless and nearly unnoticeable, or does it call attention to itself? Why do you think the filmmakers made these choices? Give examples of specific editing techniques the filmmakers chose. 2. Select a pivotal scene and identify those moments when the sound creates emphasis by accentuating and strengthening the visual image. What are the specific sources of sound in that scene? What types of sounds that are used in the scene? Does this film use silence expressively? 3. In the film overall, how is music used? Is it used in a dominate way to manipulate the audience’s emotions, or is it more subtle or non-existent? Does the use of music in this film seem appropriate to the story? Give a specific example of how music was used in the film. Rubric CINE-105 2020 Unit 4 Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Terminology & Examples (8 points) 8 pts Answers all questions in prompt with appropriate terminology from textbook and lectures; Provides definitions of all terminology in prompt in his/her own words; Cites examples of all terms from the film 6 pts Answers all questions in prompt with appropriate terminology from textbook and lectures; Provides definitions of some terminology in prompt in his/her own words; Cites examples of some terms from the film 4 pts Answers all questions in prompt with appropriate terminology; Missing terminology from textbook and lectures; Missing definitions of terminology in prompt in his/her own words; Missing examples of terms from the film 2 pts Missing answers to some questions in prompt; Missing some terminology from textbook and lectures; Some inaccurate definitions of terminology in prompt; Missing examples of terms from the film 0 pts Missing answers to some questions in prompt; Missing terminology from textbook and lectures; Many inaccurate definitions of terminology in prompt; Missing examples of terms from the film 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Structure (4 points) 4 pts Paper contains a thesis statement, body, and conclusion; Thesis contains an argument of all of paper’s main points, including answer to the prompt and overview of original ideas; Body develops all points in thesis 3 pts Thesis contains an argument of some of paper’s main points, including answer to the prompt or overview of original ideas; Body develops most points in thesis 2 pts Thesis statement only gives an answer to the prompt. Original ideas not stated; Body develops some points in thesis 0 pts No clear thesis statement; no differentiation between thesis and body 4 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Syntax (3 points) 3 pts Paper follows MLA conventions of double-spacing and Times New Roman 12-point text; Sentences are well-formed, with few/no grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors 2 pts Some conventions of MLA; Sentences have some grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors 0 pts Many grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors. Paper is difficult to follow as a result. 3 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome CLO: Students will examine the terminology and concepts relating to the use of images in a sequence (editing) and the use of sound in filmmaking. threshold: 4.0 pts 5 pts Exceeds Expectations 4 pts Meets Expectations 3 pts Approaches Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations — This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome ILO: Critical Thinking threshold: 4.0 pts 5 pts Exceeds Expectations 4 pts Meets Expectations 3 pts Approaches Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations — This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome ILO: Students will communicate effectively in both speech and writing. threshold: 4.0 pts 5 pts Exceeds Expectations 4 pts Meets Expectations 3 pts Approaches Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations — Total Points: 15
