Basic Information
Topic: Response to a short film assigned in week 8 of the course
Length: 250-450 words
Format: MLA paper format
Submitting Your Work: When you are ready, please upload your work as a .doc or .pdf. Name your work LastName_TitleofAssignment
In this brief activity, you will utilize the vocabulary discussed this week to identify and write about the various elements of film in the following short film.
Objectives:
Use conventions of standard American English
Demonstrate competence in critical reading skills
Construct a thesis
Organize supporting details
Assignment Task:
First, read any articles or watch the videos assigned for this activity. You will be writing and responding to this reading or video; you will also devote time to communicating your insights regarding the topic.
Basic Information
Topic: Response to a short film assigned in week 8 of the course
Length: 250-450 words
Format: MLA paper format
Submitting Your Work: When you are ready, please upload your work as a .doc or .pdf. Name your work LastName_TitleofAssignment
In this brief activity, you will utilize the vocabulary discussed this week to identify and write about the various elements of film in the following short film.
Objectives:
Use conventions of standard American English
Demonstrate competence in critical reading skills
Construct a thesis
Organize supporting details
Assignment Task:
First, read any articles or watch the videos assigned for this activity. You will be writing and responding to this reading or video; you will also devote time to communicating your insights regarding the topic.
Checklist for Key Requirements
250-450 words
Not a summary of the film
Claims backed by evidence that is then analyzed
No grammatical errors
Use of the third person only; avoid first or second person
Strong verbs
College-level vocabulary
https://youtu.be/B6uuIHpFkuo
Assignment Materials:
Film as Text I: Discussing Film
Film as Text II: The Mechanics of Film
