The social sciences

Film Analysis #2 For this assignment you are to analyze an example of mise-en-scene OR cinematography (not both) in the movie “Trial of the Chicago 7” (available on Netflix and Blackboard under Week 7). Your main goal is to explain how the specific element of mise-en-scene or cinematography contributes to the viewer’s understanding and/or emotional response to the story – our attitude toward the characters, relationships, dramatic events, etc.

Grading Rubric: This paper analyzes a specific aspect of mise-en-scene or cinematography, with 4 grading criteria:

1. Define the element of mise-en-scene or cinematography being analyzed, being sure to incorporate information from the text book and course materials (cite the page #).

2. Describe how that element of mise-en-scene or cinematography is illustrated in a specific scene (with time stamp).

3. Explain what meaning is suggested, or what emotion is evoked, through this element of

mise-en-scene or cinematography.

4. Identify how the scene contributes to the movie’s overall story. 500 word maximum – be sure to do a word count. You need to be very specific in what you choose to analyze. You will NOT be able to analyze multiple scenes or elements of film form. Get right to the point and be concise.

Grading: 48 points possible (you will receive a score of 1-12 on each of the 4 criteria.

Excellent (11-12pts) Good (9-10 pts) Sufficient (7-8 pts) Insufficient (4-6pts)

Thorough explanation that is directly connected to the text book and course materials. Detailed description that appropriately illustrates the relevant element of film form. Thoughtful discussion of the meaning and narrative significance of the chosen example.

Sound explanation with limited connections to course materials. Clear but general description of film form. Clear but less substantial discussion of meaning and narrative significance.

Some explanation offered with scarce connections to course materials. Partial description of film form. Slight discussion of meaning and significance.

Unclear or no definition offered with unclear or no connections to course materials. Incoherent or no description of film form. Trivial or no discussion of meaning or significance