Note: We will be reading your ISU Book for 30 minutes per day and you are expected to read it when you are at home for 30 minutes + each night.
Unit 2 - Film Study
Unit 2.1 Magical Realism
Review
Reader Response - Your ability to critically reflect while making connections to a text (story, book, film) that you are studying.
Feminist Literary Criticism - Looking at and asking questions of a piece of literature from the perseptive of women. Judging the representation of women in the literature you are studying and what this representation says about the writer's view of, and comment on, society.
Feminist Literary Criticism - Looking at and asking questions of a piece of literature from the perseptive of women. Judging the representation of women in the literature you are studying and what this representation says about the writer's view of, and comment on, society.
Watch the introduction to magical realism.
1. What is magical realism according to the author?
1. What is magical realism according to the author?
Magical Realism Lesson:
Instructions: View the following PowerPoint on Magical Realism and note my explanation to the right. Define all terms in Yellow. Pay specific attention to the elements of Magical Realism on Slides 5, 6, and 7.
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Magical Realism and Film:
1. Watch the following Movie Trailer for Pans Labyrinth.
2. Go to slides 5, 6 and 7 and review the Characteristics of Magical Realism.
3. Choose 1 element of Magical Realism in the trailer and be prepared to share it with the class.
2. Go to slides 5, 6 and 7 and review the Characteristics of Magical Realism.
3. Choose 1 element of Magical Realism in the trailer and be prepared to share it with the class.
Film #1 - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - Available on Netflix
Individually watch the film Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Part 1 can be found here (not the best site, if you find a better one its ok). You will then review slides 5, 6, and 7 in order to evaluate the film from a Magical Realistic perspective. You will write a 1 - 2 paragraph analysis of the film and how it demonstrates characteristics of Magical Realism. You will then email me or show me in class the review for feedback. Make sure you review the Paragraph Success Criteria.
Unit 2.2 Film Critiques
Movie Reviews
1. Visit the following link to Rotten Tomatoes and choose 1 recent film that has been reviewed. Read the review and decide, based on the review, if you would like to watch the film.
2. Then find the trailer for the film and decide if your opinion on the film has changed or not.
Thinking Critically: What is missing from the review that you would like to know before you decide to watch the film or not?
2. Then find the trailer for the film and decide if your opinion on the film has changed or not.
Thinking Critically: What is missing from the review that you would like to know before you decide to watch the film or not?
Writing a Film Critique
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Instructions: View the PowerPoint on Film Critiques.
1. Review Essay writing and make specific note of the introductions section. Your media or presentation (poster or PowerPoint/Screencast) is like a verbal essay and should be organized as such.
2. Visit the link here and complete the reading. The link when linked from the PowerPoint doesn't work. Choose a film from the list on the assignment. Visit this link.
3. Follow this link for more information from the NYU Film Academy.
1. Review Essay writing and make specific note of the introductions section. Your media or presentation (poster or PowerPoint/Screencast) is like a verbal essay and should be organized as such.
2. Visit the link here and complete the reading. The link when linked from the PowerPoint doesn't work. Choose a film from the list on the assignment. Visit this link.
3. Follow this link for more information from the NYU Film Academy.
Unit 2.3 Film Critique Assignment Due
Individually you will conduct a film critique by applying elements of magical realism to a film of your choice. You will need to create a form of media to communicate your critique. You can create a video, do a presentation or Screencast, or create a movie poster and explain how it demonstrates magical realism. This is like a verbal essay.
You will be given a list of films to choose from and your critique will be due. Review the rubric for how to be successful on the assignment.
You will be given a list of films to choose from and your critique will be due. Review the rubric for how to be successful on the assignment.
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