A few minor problems

Film Analysis #4

For this assignment you are to analyze an example of film editing and/or sound in the movie

“The Butler.” Your main goal is to explain how specific elements of film editing and/or sound

contribute to the viewer’s experience of watching the movie.

Grading Rubric:

This paper analyzes a specific aspect of film editing or film sound, with 4 grading criteria:

1. Define the element of film editing or film sound being analyzed, being sure to incorporate information from the text book and course materials (cite the page # or class

video).

2. Describe how that element of film editing or film sound is illustrated in a specific scene (with time stamp).

3. Explain how the viewer’s experience of the movie is influenced by that film editing or film

sound.

4. Identify how the scene contributes to the movie’s overall story.

500 words maximum. So, you need to be very specific in what you chose 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 editing/sound. 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 editing/sound. Clear but less substantial discussion of meaning and narrative significance.

Some explanation offered with little connections to course materials. Partial description of film editing/sound. 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 editing/sound. Trivial or no discussion of meaning or significance.