Assessment 1: Revision Journal (1000 words) due Monday 14th October, by 5pm (10%)
The revision journal consists of two entries at 500 words each, answering two questions (listed below). These exercises are designed to help you practice essential skills for Film Studies, which will help you with both your essay and the exam. Both entries should be written in prose, not as a series of points. In both parts, you should be aiming to produce a concise argument. Dr Mulvogue and/or your tutors will be available via appointment to discuss individual studies both before and after you submit your work. Late submissions will result in a loss of marks and in limited feedback, thus impeding achievement in both this assessment and the one to follow.
1. Analysis of a film sequence. Analyse either of the short sequences chosen from The Beaches of Agnès or Parasite (these sequences will be made available on Moodle). Discuss the way in which your chosen sequence utilises formal aspects addressed on the module such as editing, cinematography, mise-en-scène, and/or sound in order to further the narrative and themes (i.e. implicit ideas, social commentaries, etc.). You do not have to discuss every single feature of the sequence but should choose one or two elements to focus on in making your interpretation.
2. Analysis of film scholarship. Find a scholarly essay in an academic journal on a subject relevant to your sequence analysis (for example, if you chose The Beaches of Agnès, the article could be on the film itself, or on documentary form/aesthetics, authorship, feminist film practices, and so on). In your entry you should do the following: identify the essay’s argument, identify and evaluate the author’s method of supporting their argument. Do you agree with their conclusions? Why or why not? NOTE: You are expected to provide the full reference information according to Chicago Style guidelines.
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