I’m studying for my Humanities class and don’t understand how to answer this. Can you help me study?
Formal Analysis Essay
Type:Essay
Learning Objectives Assessed:1,2,3,5,6
Due Date:28 Sep 20 16:00 Submit via Turnltln Blackboard Link
Weight:30%
1000 words
Task Description:
For this assignment,you must write a short analysis of the form of a brief sequence in one of the set screenings up to this point in the course.”Brief”here
means 1-2 minutes of screen time.In this context,”analysis of form”means both carefully describing particular aspects of mise-en-scene,cinematography,
sound,and/or editing AND making a claim about how these aspects function together.What purposes might they serve or what sorts of responses might they
cue from the audience?You do NOT and should NOT try to discuss ALL the formal aspects of a sequence;just focus on those that seem most salient and help
you focus your argument.
You should NOT consult outside sources,but you MUST cite and demonstrate your understanding of the terms and concepts in Film Art.You must also use the
referencing and formatting style stipulated in the 16th or 17th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style.
Please do NOT include still images in your essay.
