Create your film documentary proposal for the life of Francis Ouimet. Download the document below and fill in all areas of the document based on your answers to questions covered in class. This assignment is due on February 12, 2015 TYPED and PRINTED in class. ![]()
Due: February 10, 2015 Answer the following questions in paragraph form. 1. What are some differences between a documentary and a film based on a true story? 2. Which do you think is a more effective storyteller? Documentary films or films based on a true story with actors portraying the characters? Why? Due: Thursday, February 5, 2015 Write a 1 1/2 page essay answering the following question about the film, "The Greatest Game Ever Player." A major theme in the film was the concept of a victorious underdog. Francis Ouimet was an underdog in a variety of ways. Write an essay explaining how Francis was an underdog and include the following concepts: social status, familial desires, and untested ability. This essay will be graded on content and explanation provided for the above three concepts relating to Francis' underdog story. Due: Wednesday, January 21
Sketch out a poster for your group's film based on the three criteria we discussed in class today for creating a proper film poster: Style, Text, and Images. Everyone must bring in a sketch for group discussion on Wednesday. To further prepare for your midterm examination, especially for questions based on films we viewed this past semester, below are links to the films' IMBD pages that contain all necessary information to refresh your memories about each film. Use these websites wisely. The Godfather http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/ The Shawshank Redemption http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/ Psycho http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0054215/ The Conjuring http://m.imdb.com/title/tt1457767 The Bucket List http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0825232/ 12 Angry Men http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0050083/ Les Miserables http://m.imdb.com/title/tt1707386/ Due: Monday, December 1 1. Create a bucket list consisting of 10 different items, as was done in the movie, The Bucket List. 2. In the film, Carter posed two questions: "Have you found joy in your life," and "Has your life brought joy to others?" Think about these two questions and answer both of them based on your own life in a 1 1/2 page, typed essay. Both assignments must be completed and handed in on Monday. This will be a test grade. Due: Monday, October 20
Recreate the different camera angles on the worksheet by taking pictures yourself of the same angles in the real world. These pictures must be printed out and handed in on Monday. The color used to print does not matter, nor does the size of the pictures (as long as I can see you matched the same camera angle style on the worksheet). The five angles you must recreate are: 1. Establishing Shot 2. Long Shot 3. Close Up Shot 4. Medium Two Shot 5. Over the Shoulder Shot The rough draft of your film review for the film, The Shawshank Redemption, will be due in class on Tuesday, October 7. In your review, please make sure you include the following parts:
1. Introduction (Basic Intro or Catchy Intro) 2. General Plot, Character, and Theme Overview 3. Feeling about Film's strengths/ weaknesses 4. Closing 5. Rating out of 5 Stars Happy Writing! DUE: Thursday, October 2 Answer the 4 questions on the board about the movie plot, The Shawshank Redemption. Each answer must be written in complete sentences. The answers will be discussed in class on Thursday and checked for completion. This will count as a homework assignment grade. |
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