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In class we will be watching The Story of Film: An Odyssey. |
STEP ONE: Due Date: Monday, February the 6th
Check out the grading criteria. Details here - make sure to also use the checklist here. Specifically check out the document titled Rubric Markbands Explained, Checklist and Not Sucking at the Independent Study Project which breaks down the grading criteria for you. Keep these criteria in the back of your minds throughout the entire writing process. There is no point in spending hours writing it and then being told to do it all again as it doesn't fit the grading criteria at all. Highlight and rephrase into your own words the top band of the grading criteria.
In your folder, crete a new folder titled "Independent Study Class of 2018 Your_Last _Name, First_Name". Answer the following questions:
Top Tips
Please include all of the following aspects in your Independent Study.
Include a table like the one below at the bottom of the page underneath your rationale. It will help the examiner understand your key texts.
Check out the grading criteria. Details here - make sure to also use the checklist here. Specifically check out the document titled Rubric Markbands Explained, Checklist and Not Sucking at the Independent Study Project which breaks down the grading criteria for you. Keep these criteria in the back of your minds throughout the entire writing process. There is no point in spending hours writing it and then being told to do it all again as it doesn't fit the grading criteria at all. Highlight and rephrase into your own words the top band of the grading criteria.
In your folder, crete a new folder titled "Independent Study Class of 2018 Your_Last _Name, First_Name". Answer the following questions:
- How are your films linked?
- Who made this? Why? Why did these films come about?
- What outside influences can we perceive in terms of finance, ownership, institution, sociocultural context? (keep a list of sources - you will need these later)
- What can we tell about the film-maker(s)? Consider their personal context, social context, and filmography.
- Did your films set a trend or make an impact? If yes, why / how?
- What it is about these films that you like so much? Be specific.
- Do these directors have key similarities to other famous directors?
- For whom was it made? How does it address its audience? What is the nature of our engagement with this film?
- How does it connect to Film Theory?
- What tradition is it in (i.e. US gangster, Bollywood musical, etc.)
- Write out your chosen topic in just one sentence.
Top Tips
Please include all of the following aspects in your Independent Study.
Include a table like the one below at the bottom of the page underneath your rationale. It will help the examiner understand your key texts.
STEP TWO: Due Date: February 8th
Locate 8 - 10 articles that you can use before the end of class.
Place the list of articles in your folder under a page titled Independent Study.
Find about 15 useable articles. Use...
- Google search
- Customised Google search (ask me for details)
- Specific websites - try the useful links page & How to Research Page
If your research is not too successful think about how can you improve your search results?
- Use more specific search terms to get fewer but more relevant records
- Use fewer search terms to get more records
- Try changing the words (use synonyms) to see what else pops up
- Search for phrases by enclosing search terms in e.g. “Burt Reynolds”
- Choose search engines that allow you to refine your search e.g. Google, BBCi
- Use Boolean operators to refine your search e.g. “AND” or & or +
- Get help from our library.
Ask yourself the following questions for sites used:
- Who is responsible for the site?
- What are the author’s credentials?
- What is the rationale for the site - is it endorsing a particular viewpoint to the exclusion of others?
- Is there a date when the site was last updated- how long ago did this happen?
- Does the site seem to be permanent or part of a permanent organisation?
- Is the page connected to a reputable institution?
STEP THREE: Due Date: February 10 end of class
Locate 5 - 7 good sources that you can use before the end of class.
Place the list of articles on your website under a page titled Independent Study.
- Film Dept books
- SS Library books
- SS Library Research Databases (make sure you check Questia, Jstor, Britannica)
- Sight & Sound Magazine back copies
- BBC Podcasts: The Film Programme (http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/film/all)
- Other film podcasts
- DVD commentaries
- DVD extra features/behind the scenes clips
- Interviews with relevant actors/directors
FINAL STEPS:
STEP FOUR: Due Date: February 27th (you had the long weekend before this date to watch your films)
Have the following in your folder:
Once you have watched through all key films once and made your preliminary investigation notes compare your notes for all films to see what key filmic similarities and differences there are. These will go on to form a large part of your argument.
Watch and make notes for 3 - 5 extra films that could be used, not as main films, but as films worthy of a passing comment (or paragraph at most). Get relevant screenshots now (and note down the timecode) as it will save you from having to go through the films again later when you are much more rushed for time as the deadline is looming!
Watch each of your main films again. This time making more detailed analytical notes of clips that are relevant to your argument.
Take the key similarities/differences that you found on STEP 4 and play around with their order and sequencing to try and come up with a decent logical argument. Remember that your argument must have all the key ideas linked together and not just haphazardly thrown down. Make a connection to our theory and social/cultural context.
The target audience for your Independent Study screenplay is 16/17 year old with an interest in film, think of an inventive and creative way to hook your audience's attention with an engaging opening. Avoid the quotidian and grab their attention at the outset. Note: You are the narrator in your film.
STEP FIVE: Due Date: March 3rd
Write your script! Show me drafts along the way to make sure you are on target. Make sure that as you write and include the screenshots from your films for your annotated Bibliography.
STEP SIX: Due Date: March 9th
Hand in your first draft. Place in your folder.
Make sure you have the following look:
March 13th - before 23:59
STEP FOUR: Due Date: February 27th (you had the long weekend before this date to watch your films)
Have the following in your folder:
- Your chosen films (make sure you have watched them completely). 4 films (2 films at SL)
- Notes on your chosen films. Consider clips/moments in the film you can use to make your point.
- Which clips are most relevant to your topic. Briefly write down the scene, for example, "Foot Madagascar chase sequence" and how it will help, eg, "Depicts Bond's tenacity and brute force"
- Make sure you write down the time code for each clip (you will thank yourself later).
Once you have watched through all key films once and made your preliminary investigation notes compare your notes for all films to see what key filmic similarities and differences there are. These will go on to form a large part of your argument.
Watch and make notes for 3 - 5 extra films that could be used, not as main films, but as films worthy of a passing comment (or paragraph at most). Get relevant screenshots now (and note down the timecode) as it will save you from having to go through the films again later when you are much more rushed for time as the deadline is looming!
Watch each of your main films again. This time making more detailed analytical notes of clips that are relevant to your argument.
Take the key similarities/differences that you found on STEP 4 and play around with their order and sequencing to try and come up with a decent logical argument. Remember that your argument must have all the key ideas linked together and not just haphazardly thrown down. Make a connection to our theory and social/cultural context.
The target audience for your Independent Study screenplay is 16/17 year old with an interest in film, think of an inventive and creative way to hook your audience's attention with an engaging opening. Avoid the quotidian and grab their attention at the outset. Note: You are the narrator in your film.
STEP FIVE: Due Date: March 3rd
Write your script! Show me drafts along the way to make sure you are on target. Make sure that as you write and include the screenshots from your films for your annotated Bibliography.
STEP SIX: Due Date: March 9th
Hand in your first draft. Place in your folder.
Make sure you have the following look:
- A cover page
- Your name and candidate number as a header on every page
- The correct font type and size
- Page numbers as a footer on every page
March 13th - before 23:59
- Final Draft due