Film Analysis Paper = 20 Points

Film Analysis Paper = 20 Points

MLA Format

Review the MLA website in the Film Analysis Paper folder

Choice One

Film Analysis Paper = 20 Points

You are required to see a film outside of class

at one of these theatres

Film Analysis Paper = 20 Points

You are required to see a film outside of class

at one of these theatres

Detroit Film Theatre

Film Analysis Paper = 20 Points

You are required to see a film outside of class

at one of these theatres

Detroit Film TheatreMain Art Theatre

Film Analysis Paper = 20 Points

You are required to see a film outside of class

at one of these theatres

Detroit Film TheatreMain Art TheatreMaple Art Theatre

Film Analysis Paper = 20 Points

You are required to see a film outside of class

at one of these theatres

Detroit Film TheatreMain Art TheatreMaple Art TheatreMichigan Theatre

The purpose of this paper is for you to analyze an independent or foreign film

No Hollywood blockbusters

No midnight movies

I must approve your film before you start your paper

There are two documents with pre-approved films in the Film Analysis Paper Folder

Choice TwoView a film at home choose from the following

styles or genres

Choice Two• Documentary• French New Wave• Italian Neo-Realism• Silent Film Era • Avant-Garde• Realist• Formalist• Foreign • Independent

Choice Two• Documentary• French New Wave• Italian Neo-Realism• Silent Film Era • Avant-Garde• Realist• Formalist• Foreign• Independent Any film that isn’t on the pre-approved document(s) must be approved by

the instructor before you begin your paper.

In-depth analysisusing TWO concepts

PhotographyMise en sceneMovementEditing Sound ActingStoryWritingIdeologyTheory

Each chapter in the book and the weeklylectures present topics you can applyto the critical analysis of your film of choice

Paper Format

Both film choices follow the same format

Papers must follow this structure

I. Summary of the film/plot (one page, 3rd person)

Papers must follow this structure

I. Summary of the film/plot (one page, 3rd person)

II. First concept (one page, 3rd person)

Papers must follow this structure

I. Summary of the film/plot (one page, 3rd person)

II. First concept (one page, 3rd person)III.Second concept (one page, 3rd person)

Papers must follow this structure

I. Summary of the film/plot (one page, 3rd person)

II. First concept (one page, 3rd person)III.Second concept (one page, 3rd person)IV. Personal Evaluation of the film and a

conclusion (one to two pages, 1st person)

Papers must follow this structure

I. Summary of the film/plot (one page, 3rd person)

II. First concept (one page, 3rd person)III.Second concept (one page, 3rd person)IV. Personal Evaluation of the film and a

conclusion (one to two pages, 1st person)

Write in the first person in your Personal Evaluation but avoid blanket statements, such as I like it or It sucks…

References are not required

Failure to cite references will be regarded asPLAGIARISM and will result in 0 points on your paper and failure in the class.

Remember PLAGIARISM is taking credit for someone else's hard work and never acceptable under any circumstances

References!!!!!!!!!

In-text citations and a Works Cited Paper must be done in MLA format

Papers without a Works Cited page and papers not done in proper MLA format will be marked down

*see the MLA guide for formatting and sourcing information*

Rough Draft

One week before the paper is due a (hard copy) rough draft may be turned in during class

Rough Drafts are optional and never accepted

through email

LATE PAPERS

Will have 50% deducted off the total score before gradingNo papers are accepted on the day of the final examPlease refer to the syllabus and Film Analysis Paper Folder for more information.