Final Film Critique Outline: Film and Social Resonance Analysis

Final Film Critique Outline Template

Use this outline template to organize your ideas in preparation for your Final Film Critique in Week 5. You can cut and paste any information that you develop in this outline into your Week 5 Final Film Critique. Be sure to include title page and references page at the beginning and end of your paper ( note: these do not count toward the total word count).

Note: When using this outline template, be sure to replace the instructions in each section with your own original writing and information. Also be sure to update the section headings with your own section titles. Delete these instructional texts, only leaving your own writing, information, and titles.

Film and Social Resonance Analysis (Create your own title here)

Student Name

University of Arizona Global Campus

ENG225: Introduction to Film

Instructor’s Name

Due Date

1

Thesis:

Begin by drafting your thesis. If you’re having trouble with developing your thesis, try using the Writing Center’s thesis generator tool. Remember that your thesis should name the film (title in italics), address the major techniques it uses to tell its story, and state how it ultimately comments on or impacts society. Your thesis should serve as the organizing principle of your paper. When you write your final paper, you’ll want to include your thesis toward the end of your introductory paragraph.

Introduction: Restate Your Paper’s Title Here

Identify your selected film, including the writer, director, year of release, and genre. Briefly summarize the film in which you apply your knowledge of the difference between the film’s story and its plot. View the Introductions and Conclusions resource for help. Remember to insert your thesis statement toward the end of your introduction. (Approximately 250 words)

Body Paragraph 1: Applying the Formalist/Genre/Auteur Theory

Describe one of the broad theories you have learned about in class (auteur theory, genre theory, formalist theory) and analyze your selected film through that lens. Discuss how the film works in the context of the theory and draw some connections to other films and directors. View the Integrating Research tutorial for help with integrating research into your writing. (Approximately 250 words)

Body Paragraph 2: Name of Technique & Design Element

Evaluate the use of one specific technique and design element employed in the film as it contributes to the overarching narrative and theme of the film. This can include elements of mise en scène (e.g., lighting, sound, composition of frame, costuming, etc.) and editing (e.g., cuts and transitions, shots used, angles, etc.) (Approximately 250 words)

Body Paragraph 3: Name of Technique & Design Element

Evaluate the use of one specific technique and design element employed in the film as it contributes to the overarching narrative and theme of the film. This can include elements of mise en scène (e.g., lighting, sound, composition of frame, costuming, etc.) and editing (e.g., cuts and transitions, shots used, angles, etc.) (Approximately 250 words)

Body Paragraph 4: Name of Technique & Design Element

Evaluate the use of one specific technique and design element employed in the film as it contributes to the overarching narrative and theme of the film. This can include elements of mise en scène (e.g., lighting, sound, composition of frame, costuming, etc.) and editing (e.g., cuts and transitions, shots used, angles, etc.) (Approximately 250 words)

Body Paragraph 5: Film Title and Social Issue

Describe the connection between this film and society (i.e., politically or culturally, positive or negative) and draw conclusions about its impact. This is where you’ll focus on how the film offers commentary on a particular social issue, why it is important to address that issue, and whether the film is successful in making a larger impact on society. (Approximately 250 words)

Conclusion:

Briefly summarize the ideas expressed in the essay and the impact of your chosen film. This is the portion of the essay where you get to draw connections between all the elements of your chosen film and how they are used to express commentary on social issues. (Approximately 200 words)

References

On a separate page, list your three scholarly sources here in addition to your course textbook. View the templates below and the Writing Center’s APA Reference Guide for further help with formatting these sources:

Template for a Film:

Producer’s Last Name, Initials. (Producer), & Director’s Last Name, Initials. (Director). (Year).

Title of film [Motion picture]. Country: Studio or distributor.

Template for Scholarly Journal Article:

Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Year Published). Article title. Journal Name, Volume # (Issue #),

page range. https://doi.org/xx.xxxxxxxxxx

Template for Course eTextbook:

Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Year Published). Title of book: Subtitle of book. (edition, if other

than the first). [Type or version of eBook]. doi: or http://

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