Macbeth reading response
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> Cite your sources (including the feature-length film) within the text of
> your paper and on the reference page. Cite your sources according to APA
> style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center
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> Your analysis must address the following components (noted in bold below):
>
> – *Contextual Information* – In this area, you will provide some of the
> basic identifying information of the film. This includes:
> – Title
> – Director, cinematographer, major actors/actresses. Be sure to
> describe their roles in the overall design process.
> – Year of release
> – Type of film (blockbuster, indie, documentary, etc.)
> – Genre
> – *Story/Plot* – In this area, you should offer a brief summary of the
> film, and then show how it was deployed in the narrative structure of
> the
> film. Explain the difference between the film’s story and its plot. This
> area can be addressed as a separate paragraph, or can be threaded
> throughout your analysis of the film.
> – *Aesthetic Choices* – In this area, you will assess the efficacy of
> specific techniques and design elements employed in the film as they
> apply
> to the overarching narrative and theme of the film. These elements
> include:
> – Mise en scène (e.g., lighting, sound, composition of frame,
> costuming, etc.)
> – Editing (e.g., cuts and transitions, shots used, angles, etc.)
> – Technology (i.e., analyze the impact of any notable technological
> effects: film stock, targeted release venue, special effects, etc.)
> – *Social/Personal Impact* – In this area, you will critically address
> the following questions:
> – What impact did this film have on society (i.e., politically or
> culturally, positive or negative)? The impact can be as major as
> inspiring
> political or social changes or as minor as inspiring the
> production of toys
> or lunchboxes.
> – How did society affect this film (i.e., what currents in society
> led to the creation of the film)?
> – If you are unable to find any information about the social impact
> of the film, explain the personal impact it has had on you.
>
> Note: Not every bullet point under the four listed components will
> necessarily apply to your movie. However, you will still need to discuss
> each of the four main components thoroughly, which means that you may need
> to explain a concept even if it can’t be directly applied to your movie.
>
> Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that clarifies
> what you will attempt to accomplish in your paper, and how you will
> proceed. Additionally, you must conclude with a restatement of the thesis
> and a conclusion paragraph.
>
> *Stage 2: Reflection*
> After completing your movie analysis, you will reflect on the analysis
> process and how you have learned to more thoroughly analyze film as well as
> how rigorous study of film enhances your development as a student and
> thinker. In this 300- to 600-word reflection, review your initial post from
> the “Post Your Introduction” discussion in Week One, and consider how your
> ability to analyze movies has changed or grown. Append your reflection to
> the analysis portion of your paper and submit as one document. Your
> reflection should be personal and exploratory in nature.
>
> Address the following questions in your reflection:
>
> – What can be gained through analyzing film?
> – How has this changed the way you view movies?
> – How are you able to use film theory and criticism to find and
> interpret meaning in movies?
> – In what ways has this course changed your understanding of how movies
> are related to society?
> – What skills have you developed during this course, and how might those
> skills be applied to your major, profession, and/or life?
>
> *Writing the Final Film Critique*
>
> – Must be one document that is1800 to 2400 words in length, comprised of
> a 1500- to 1800-word film analysis and a 300- to 600-word reflection.
> – Must include a separate title and reference page, and be formatted
> according to APA style as outlined in Ashford Writing Center.
> – Must include a title page with the following:
> – Title of paper
> – Student’s name
> – Course name and number
> – Instructor’s name
> – Date submitted
> – Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis
> statement.
> – Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
> – Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
> – Must use at least three scholarly sources (reviews, articles, or book
> chapters) other than the textbook to support your points. Refer to
> the ENG225
> Research Guide
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> – Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford
> Writing Center.
> – Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to
