Overview:
For this assignment you will choose to view either Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead or Rian Johnson’s Brick to analyze and discuss its genre.
Instructions:
Be sure that you have reviewed the resources on genre before beginning. This assignment may require multiple viewings of your chosen film, as both of these films are considered Cross-Genre, or Multi-Genre. Go into your viewing of the film prepared and take notes along the way!
• Explain the film’s genre using specific examples of the genre conventions, expectations, iconography, and any innovations you may find. Also, include your thoughts on the following questions in your discussion:
o How does the mixture of genre affect this film? o What social function might this film serve?
Requirements:
- Read the assignment instructions and rubric carefully before beginning.
- Use full sentences and appropriate academic language in all work.
- Use APA citation format and include a reference/work cited page when
necessary. - Post your work into the Film Lab by creating a new thread.
- Provide a peer response to at least one of your classmates.
Be sure to read the criteria, by which your work will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.
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Evaluation Rubric for Film Lab Assignment
CRITERIA Needs Improvement Satisfactory Proficient
(0-6 Points)
(7-8 Points)
(9-10 Points)
Clarity and Structure
Assignment questions are not addressed / minimally addressed, or incorrect; explanations are hard to follow.
Assignment questions are partially addressed; some sections may be off- topic.
Assignment questions are addressed clearly and thoroughly throughout.
Details and Examples Used
None provided; or minimal details explored and/or examples used.
A few layers of detail and examples used, though some details may be missing or lacking.
Writing explores multiple layers of detail; provided excellent explanations using appropriate examples.
Evidence of Critical Thinking
Lacking critical thinking; analysis contains obvious responses to questions; little thought evident.
Some critical thinking evident, but may not directly address the key concepts; analysis shows partial contextualizing of unit material.
Clear evidence of critical thinking; analysis addresses key concepts and exhibits originality and successful contextualizing of the unit material.
(0 Points)
(1-3 Points)
(4-5 Points)
Peer Response
Did not provide a peer response.
Peer response provided though minimal and lacking depth by restating or summarizing what was already expressed; details and new ideas missing or lacking.
Peer response elaborates on classmate’s ideas/discussion with further comment or observation; presents relevant new ideas and viewpoints for consideration by group; raises questions or politely offers alternative perspectives.
Clear and Professional Writing and APA Format
Errors impede professional presentation; no/minimal APA guidelines followed.
Few errors contained that do not impede professional presentation.
Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free.
