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Film Analysis Paper 1

In this first film analysis paper you are to pick a scene from East Side Sushi (available on Kanopy through the CSUSB Library) to illustrate how a specific element of film form or cinematic language shapes the movie’s narrative. Here is the link:

East Side Sushi | Kanopy

In other words, discuss how a specific element of filmmaking discussed in chapter 1 or 2 influences the audience’s understanding or emotional response to the story and characters being portrayed onscreen. Watch the video under Week 3 that provides and in-depth example of a film analysis paper.

Grading Rubric:

This paper analyzes a specific aspect of film form/cinematic language as illustrated in East Side Sushi, with 4 grading criteria:

1. Define the element of film form/cinematic language being analyzed, being sure to incorporate information from the text book and course materials (cite the page #).

2. Describe how that element is illustrated in a specific scene (with time stamp).

3. Explain what meaning is suggested, or what emotion is evoked, through this element of film form/cinematic language.

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

500 words maximum (2 pages typed, double spaced). 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 above):

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 little 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.