Film analysis

Choose a film to watch and critically analyze

• Create notes and expectations before viewing the film
• Take notes as you watch the film
  • Overall notes
  • Notes for each scene
  • Directing
  • Mise-en-Scene
  • Cinematography
  • Acting
  • Editing
  • Sound Design
  • Explicit/Implicit/Thematic
  • Cultural Analysis
• Write a good first draft and have someone you trust read it
• Revise and re-write
• Complete a final draft
  • Title Page
  • 3-5 pages of text (body)
    • Must include your personal opinions on scenes, moments, character development, etc.
    • Give as many examples as possible
    • You are only allowed a maximum of 1 paragraph to describe the plot of the film
  • Works Cited (include the chosen film and any other sources)
• Print out the final draft and turn it in next class for credit