Historical Changes in Film
Title of Paper (Your Choice Cinema)
Your Name
Hum 150 / Week 4
Date
Dr. Laura Boykin
*[Instructor’s preference (see Instructor Policies): Please use only Times Roman Font, Size 12.]
Writing Expectations and Grading: Rubric: 15 Points Paper:
Content: 13 points
Organization, APA Formatting, and Writing Style: 1 Point
Readability and Mechanics: 1 Point
Alternative Cinema (Introduction)
I will cover why I chose (insert alternative cinema) and include a clear discussion of the following: Historical changes in how the early (insert alternative cinema name)
was affected by photography, film, form, style, special effects, and fictional narrative. I will include information on genres, conventions, specific films, cultural topics, narrative perspectives, or any other film elements needed to explain fully how the alternative cinema was affected. I will then describe how the movement affected film history. Finally, how the alternative cinema differed from American cinema
I chose this alternative cinema because…*If you need help; call #704-997-6175, I am home most days. Be sure to indent the first line of each paragraph between five and seven spaces by pressing the Tab key one time on the keyboard. The Introductory Paragraph will include what you will cover in the paper; note how I set the headings to align with the information presented. Happy writing!
Historical changes in early (choice of alternative) cinema
*Give the historical background in development of the alternative cinema you chose. This is a writing example with suggestions to help you organize your paper, use the key words of the bulleted syllabus requirements as shown. This will help you organize and focus on the key elements of the syllabus requirements. See the following example for possible headings for this assignment. Running heads are not necessary.
I accept all headings and sub-topic headings bolded and located to the left margin of the paper or in formal APA Style headings format if you prefer. Below are samples that reflect the syllabus requirements to keep your paper organized for content coverage. *Don’t forget your reference page set-up and citation (page number from textbook or research citation) information for each paragraph. *Each paragraph in academic writing should have at least 1 citation or (p.#) for support.
Photography
The (fill in alternative) cinema photography rocked the world using these film elements that were easily identifiable:
Films
The early films were largely…state popular films from different or same genres in this cinema that they were known for…
Form
Forms included…narrative? Documentary? Experimental?
Style
The style is it is best known for today..
Special effects
Special effects include…
Fictional Narratives
These film narratives in this cinema… (are well known) because…
(Alternative) Cinema Affected the Industry
According to the textbook (p.#) the (your choice) Cinema began to take off in…
(Alternative) cinema differed from American cinema
Alternative cinema differed from American cinema….The major differences between them included…
Conclusion
…The last paragraph is to round up, or support coverage of the syllabus requirements provided within the paper. Add final statements or observances.
References
Bordwell, D., Smith, J., Thompson, K. (2017). Film art: An introduction (11th Ed). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill: Education.
Producer Surname, First Initial. (Producer), & Director Surname, First Initial. (Director). (Year). Title of movie. Country where movie was produced: Name of Studio
Second reference with a corresponding citation: This is a hanging indent. To keep the hanging indent format, simply delete this line of text using the backspace key, and replace the information with your reference entry.
Third reference with a corresponding citation: Three references are the expected minimum for a short paper, more for a longer paper. Use your reference citation and reference generator provided for you in the Center for Writing Excellence. *Please note that if you copy and paste, the indent will be lost; please adjust accordingly to maintain correct format. There should always be at least two research references.
Hum / 150 Rubric: Week Four Poster and Paper Assignment - Content
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Assignment Development: Content Paper (points) 15 points |
Points 13 |
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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.
Main Resource: Ch. 12 of Film Art: An Introduction.
Write a 525 – Infinity paper in APA Style and Formatting for one of the following cinemas/topics: · German Expressionism · French Impressionism and Surrealism · Soviet Montage · Italian Neorealism · The French New Wave · Hong Kong Cinema *This assignment will require you to refer to the textbook and perform outside research. Your paper should include a clear discussion of the following: Historical changes in how the early alternative cinema of choice was affected. Include information on photography, film, form, style, special effects, and fictional narrative.
*Include Genres, conventions, characteristics, cinematography, editing, and sound elements, specific films, cultural topics, and narrative perspectives or any other film elements to explain how the early alternative cinema of choice was affected.
Describe how your selected alternative movement affected the film industry. Be sure to discuss how it differed from American cinema.
*All important and relevant information should be included to show what you learned in the past 4 weeks. Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines. Submit your completed paper to the Assignment Files tab.
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All key elements of the paper assignment are covered in a substantive way.
Word count: I do not have a maximum cap on word count because this art form is complex. I encourage you to write until the content is covered.
*Generally, the minimum is not going to be sufficient to cover content unless your writing is concise.
Paper: ? out of 13 possible points *All important and relevant information is included.
Sections and 13 Points awarded:
Historical background: 6 points
How the film elements were influenced by the historical development of the cinema: 6 points
Breakdown of the 6 points Photography: 1 Point Films: 1 Point Form: 1 Point Style: 1 Point Special effects: 1 Point Fictional narrative: 1 Point
How your selected alternative movement affected the film industry: 1 point
Discuss how it differed from American cinema during the same period: 1 point
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The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive. |
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The discussion develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience. |
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The discussion links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theories correctly. |
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Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis, and are organized logically. |
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The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. |
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The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the discussion, and reviews the major points. |
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Hum 150 Rubric: Week Four Assignment - Organization
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Organization and Style 1 point |
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Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper. |
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The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. |
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Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. |
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Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences. |
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Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. |
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Hum 150 Rubric: Week Four Assignment - Mechanics
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Total 100%/15 points |
Points /15 |
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