Introduction to film study.
Create a discussion regarding your experience at the movie theater.
Attend a film of your choice.
Analyze and describe, in 525 words, responses to the following:
- What are the sounds and smells?
- What does a large audience add to your experience?
- Are there distractions?
- How is the theater experience different from home viewing?
- Do you prefer the theater experience or home experience? Why or why not?
- What genre of film did you attend? Does the theater experience add or distract from this type of genre?
- Observe and explain the narrative of the film.
- Be thorough, and specifically describe the entire experience.
Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
Film Genres
Choose a movie that you have viewed in the past and can re-watch to complete the below worksheet. Please refer to our course readings.
Part I: Examining Narrative at least 300 words
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Identify the story/plot of your film.
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Describe the characters.
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What are the audience’s expectations for your film?
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How does the film create a sense of time?
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How does the film create a sense of space?
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How can you characterize the perspective?
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Part II: A Look at Genres at least 525 words
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What are the conventions of your film’s genre?
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What are some of the formulas/myths of your film’s genre?
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What are the audience’s expectations for your film?
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What are the six genres and corresponding film components of each?
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Book used in class:
Corrigan, T. & White, P. (2015). The film experience (4th Ed). Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin’s.