Category: Film

Pick a film scene or short sequence in any genre. It should be a scene that you
can study in depth, not just something you remember. An excerpt that you find on Vimeo or YouTube works well for this. If possible,
include the URL of the scene or sequence at the top or bottom of the page, for your lab instructor’s reference.
Please don’t give a plot summary or write about the film’s story. In this assignment, you’re analyzing and writing about editing choices.
Describe how each shot relates to the next one by identifying editing strategies. Do the edits maintain continuity or use jump cuts? Is there
associational editing? Are there match-cuts-on-action? Graphic matches? Eyeline matches? Do the shots maintain the 180° rule? Are
there POV (point-of-view) shots? How are the shots organized in terms of the content, composition, color, and movement?
How do you think the editing choices and style serve the overall intentions of the filmmaker? What other aspects of the editing of the
scene do you find interesting?

Choose a movie or television show from pre-1990 and one from post-2010 (same genre is not required but is encouraged) and write a 1-3 page analysis. The first episode of a television show must have aired 1990 or earlier or 2010 or later to qualify for this assignment. Watch at least two episodes if using a television show.
Conduct an analysis of what cultures are shown in the chosen media and how those cultures are represented. At a minimum, include racial, gender, socioeconomic, LGBTQ+, and regional/national cultural identities. Compare the differences in the presentation of different cultures in two different times.
Research what was happening in the world at the time the show/movie aired and consider what the representation means for the “real world” at the time.
You should have at least two historical references about events at the time the program/movie was released, in APA format (both citations and reference page).

Objective:  To identify, explain, and apply the stages of coming together/apart and the dialectical tensions that animate relationship between the fictional couple, Brooke and Gary (in the film, “The Break-Up”).
For this CAE, do the following:
Watch the movie, “The Break-Up,” paying close attention to the stages of Brooke and Gary’s relationship as it comes together and comes apart as well as the dialectical tensions experienced, using Knapp’s Relational Stage Model and Dialectical Theory. 
(Please note –CAE#8 will also involve applying course content to the film, “War of the Roses.”
Identify and explain, in order, Knapp’s (Relational Stage Model) five stages of coming together and five stages of coming apart.
For each stage, provide at least one example from the relationship of Brooke and Gary, as depicted in the film “The Break-Up” to illustrate each of the relationship stages.
Identify and describe at least 2 dialectical tensions the Brooke and Gary experience in their relationship depicted in the film “The Break-Up.”
Throughout the CAE incorporate at least twelve (12) relevant terms/concepts from the text and/or lecture. Be sure to define the concepts and apply them appropriately. Use bold font to identify each of the 12 concepts.

Analyze the film, The Sixth Sense. Write about how the film creates an uncanny theme, a feeling of “not at homeness.” How it permeates western thought, culture, and film. Write what makes the film uncanny or unsettling. Describe how the film brings into play something monstrous or dark that always ruptures to the surface when certain truths are exposed. Mention the paniful jolts in perception, shocks of recognition, feelings of dread, life/death, dreaming/waking, and the light/dark. The paper should be 4-6 pages, MLA format, 12 font, with at least two references.

Write in paragraph form, 4-5 pages in length.  The observation must be double spaced with 10 to 12 point font.  Explain your answers and support your ideas with examples from the film, lectures and/or textbook and please answer completely!
Steps to completion!
Watch the movie completely. If possible, watch it again. Take notes during one of your viewings and be prepared to rewind and fast-forward.
Critically engage the movie so that you can effectively produce a strong essay.  Focus on asingle thematic concept or element related to the topics covered in this class. Ideas for essays taking this route could include an analysis of the film and how your film is connected or influenced by the following:
The Language of Film
Birth of the Studio System
German Expressionism
Soviet Montage
Classical Hollywood
Italian Neo-Realism
French New Wave
Film School Generation
Independent Film
Utilize class notes, readings, class discussions, and other films screened during this class to help support your answers.  For example, you can compare and contrast the film with a previously screened class film. 
Directions: Write a 4-5 page observation of the film Melancholia (2011).  Please keep your paper within the 4-5 pages, not including your bibliography or reference page. 
Remember to add your name, date, and course number as you would for all college level work. Make sure to include topic sentences, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Please double space and write in paragraph form.  

you need to make a story about 5 pictures 1page make the story about cast and crew of short move (director jay Asom/ sound Kenneth Cain/ editing Noah Schoeller) just focus on how the crew trying to make the sound effect for the movie