by Stephen D. Smith | Jul 20, 2022 | Film studies
DESCRIPTION THE SET-UP: You are an editor. You have been given the following footage. You do not have to use every one of these shots but you cannot add any new shots. You have to work with what you have. THE STORY: A teenager named Pharoah is suddenly thrust into a...
by Stephen D. Smith | Jun 28, 2022 | Film studies
Submit a 1-2 page reflection on how directors and cinematographers shape meaning in film using cinematography or production design. You have a choice: Alfred Hitchcock’ Psycho (1960) or Spike Lee’ Do the Right Thing (1990), both available on Swank (Links...
by Stephen D. Smith | Jun 13, 2022 | Film studies
General Instructions For each of the two papers, you will be responsible for watching a film, writing a 3 to 5 page essay in which you respond to prompts (see below), and then providing a list of “My Criteria for Quality in Film.” THE PROCESS: Make any and all...
by Stephen D. Smith | Jun 10, 2022 | Film studies
Watch The First Monday In May 2016. Please answer all questions in essay form using complete sentences. I attach the example answers below, pay attention to the formal, language and the style. Minimum requirement for each question is 30 words – maximum allowed...
by Stephen D. Smith | Jun 10, 2022 | Film studies
Choose an article from the course and write a reading response of 3-4 double-spaced pages. In your responses, select a key passage (or two) that you think encapsulates the author’s argument and explain why, situating it in context. If applicable, provide a brief...
by Stephen D. Smith | Jun 10, 2022 | Film studies
Write an analysis using the storytelling conventions we have discussed throughout the quarter on AMELIE. The analysis should NOT be a linear retelling of the scriipt’s plot. You must discuss the narrative devices employed throughout to build a cohesive and engaging...
