MOVIE DISCUSSIONS DUE IN 24 HOURS

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TOPIC 6

Watch a movie made between 1970 – 1980 that you have not already seen for this class and answer the following questions.

Describe at least three special effects, camera tricks, stunts or camera angles that caught your attention. Why do you think they were important to the story.

How does sound play a part in the film you watched? Identify at least three places that sound stood out in the film.

How does color play a part in the film you watched for this week? Identify at least three places that color stood out in the film.

TOPIC 7

Watch a film that won an Oscar associated with its screenplay. Click here to see a list.

https://www.simplyscripts.com/oscar_winners.html

Write 3 - 5 paragraphs about why you think this film won an Oscar for its screenplay (Do not chose a film that you have already posted on). Reference applicable concepts and vocabulary from this week's course material. Make sure that the focus is on the screenplay, not the acting or directorial choices.

TOPIC 8

Finally, you get to talk about your favorite film that you named in Week One.

1. Tell us why it is your favorite film.

2. Talk about the interconnection between the aesthetic and the technical aspects of the film. This should include at least seven of the following: Editing, Film Structure, Cinematography, Lighting, Colors, Screenwriting, Special effects, Sound and Music.

3. After this course, will you see you favorite film in a different light? Why or why not?

My most favorite movie is, "The Titanic". This movie really touches my heart, I could watch it over and over again.

Discussion Rubric

Criteria	Excellent	Very Good	Meets Expectation	Needs Improvement
Ideas	Innovative. Ideas are clear, focused on the topic and related to the participant’s experiences or prior knowledge. Participant demonstrates a thorough understanding of the concepts discussed.	Ideas are clear, and focused on and relevant to the topic. Participant demonstrates full understanding of the concepts discussed.	Ideas are somewhat clear and basically on topic. Participant demonstrates an adequate understanding of the concepts discussed.	Ideas lack clarity, focus, or relevance to the topic, or demonstrate minimal understanding of the discussed concepts.
Timeliness	Posts initial discussion by Friday of the week, and contribution and responses to classmates’ postings are very early in the week.	Posts initial discussion contribution and responses to classmates’ postings are very early in the week.	The initial response postings are early in the week.	Postings are after discussion deadline dates.
Grammar and Style	Exceptional grammar and expression. Writing makes a mark on the audience through freshness of style and expression. Thoughtful past expected common courtesies.	Grammar and expression adhere to the norms of standard English. Writing makes a mark on the audience through freshness of style and expression. Thoughtful past common courtesies.	College level writing and full sentences with adequate depth to express meaning.	Errors of style or expression and/or awkward sentences impede fluent reading of text. No or little sentence variety; style is often trite or redundant. Lacks full respect for diversity.
Demonstration of Knowledge from Assigned Readings (when applicable)	Very clear that readings were understood and incorporated into responses. Arranges ideas clearly and logically to support the purpose of the argument; ideas flow smoothly and are effectively linked; reader can follow the line of reasoning; writing demonstrates a sophisticated clarity, conciseness, and correctness.	Readings were mostly understood and incorporated into postings and responses.	Postings have questionable relationship to reading material.	Not evident that readings were understood and/or not incorporated into the discussion.