w3 assinment

Ashford University | ENG225 WEEK 03

The week 3 written assignment is an important continuation in our analysis of film. In understanding a film's

theme, we are getting to the core of what that film is about. Analyzing a film of your choice, you'll identify that film's

primary theme and the elements that work to establish it throughout the film. Make sure to read through the

guidelines carefully, noting all the different required elements, and take a look ahead at the rubric so you'll know

exactly how your work will be assessed.

Here are a few key points to keep in mind as you work on your paper. It is important to explain theme in your

introduction using your own words and clearly state the film's theme in your thesis statement. You will identify at

least three techniques-- cinematography, lighting, acting style or direction, and/or design elements, set design,

costuming, or hair and makeup and explain how these techniques and/or design elements contribute to the

establishment of theme. Be sure to reference particular scenes or sequences in your explanations and describe

how these techniques are being used in those scenes and what they do to establish theme.

In analyzing the film Mise En Scene, you'll want to describe how the things that appear on screen work to

establish theme and how those design elements are consistent with the theme. Note-- remember that a theme is

an overarching idea that recurs throughout the plot of the film. It is the distilled essence of what the film is about,

the main design which the specific scenes and actions lead a viewer to understand. Students often confuse theme

with genre. The theme is not the genre. For instance, a Western and a fantasy can both have a theme of good

versus evil.

Here are a few more tips to remember. See the sample paper we've uploaded in the assignment prompt. This is a

model of good student work, what your professors are looking for and the type of comments we will make. Also,

keep in mind that the titles of films should be italicized. Click into the Ashford library English 225 study guide. It's a

portal dedicated to the kinds of articles, essays, and books that will be the most helpful resources as you work on

your written assignment.

Try to budget your time so that you can take advantage of the various resources offered by the Ashford Writing

Center to ensure that your paper is written and polished. The week 3 assignment is a chance to develop your

analytical skills and your understanding of the concepts introduced during our first three weeks. Give yourself an

opportunity to succeed by preparing yourself thoroughly and working diligently to complete the paper.