Boggs, J. M. & Petric, D. W. (2008). The art of watching films. (7th ed). New York: McGraw- Hill. ISBN: 0073535079. Irving, J. (2000). My movie business. New York: Random House. ISBN: 0345441303.
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Purpose

To assess your ability to:
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analyze the fictional and dramatic elements of a film
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evaluate the editing function of a film
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critique the sound effects in a film
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critique acting in a film
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evaluate the theme(s) of a film
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analyze why and how certain film making techniques are used in a film
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analyze the contexts of a film
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apply different approaches in film analysis
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Overview
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Discuss major techniques supporting the theme, make an allusion (reference) to another film, and comment on an historical or cultural relevance to the film.
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Action Items
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Safe Haven ( 2013) movie- Write a four -page, double-spaced paper, including the following requirements. Cover sheet and “References” page are excluded in the page count. No binder or plastic cover.
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Refer to your textbook’s writing appendix for a sample analysis.
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Include the following in your cover sheet:
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a- your name
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b- date
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c- title of the film (underline it)
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d- year of the film when it was produced
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f- director(s)
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g- writer(s)
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h- cinematographer(s)
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i- two or three major stars in the film and their characters’ names
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4- Use the same theme analysis instruction as appeared in Film Mini Analysis.
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5- Refer to at least one book or two articles on the film and/or its contexts (the articles may be Internet sources). Be careful to select reputable scholarship in all instances.
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6- Check the bibliography at the end of each chapter of The Art of Watching Films and the web for research suggestions. Our librarians are always a valuable source.
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7- Use APA documentation style. In-text citations are required. (A sample paper with APA style).
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8- Citations for the films you are referencing must be included in the reference page.
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9- Write a full analysis of one shot relevant to the theme (e.g., shot type, proxemics, angle, lighting, composition, motif, etc.).
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10- Provide at least one allusion to another film. Explain its relevance to the theme in one paragraph or more.
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11- Describe your overall appreciation of the film, for example,
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a- Why it was artful or worthwhile to watch for the theme and techniques.
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b- Why it is socially relevant.
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c- Why it is historically relevant.
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d- Why it is enjoyable to watch and why.
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