Both Citizen Kane and Red River are iconic genre movies within the “ Classical Hollywood Style” of film making.
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Description
Discussion Assignment
What do I need to do?
1.
Respond
in minimum 300 words to the discussion question provided. (Please note: part of
your mark in this section is based on posting your initial response early
throughout the week so as to give time for others to respond.)
2.
Read
through what other students have written in the discussion forum
3.
Respond
to a minimum of 2 students (each response should be a minimum of 100 words).
Your responses should add to the conversation. You are expected to add comments
that continue or add new thoughts to get students reflecting on your response.
You are not simply saying “great work”.
4.
Please
see rubric for how you are being marked for the discussion post
Discussion Question
Both Citizen Kane and Red River are
iconic genre movies within the “ Classical Hollywood Style” of film making.
According to the American Film Institute, “During Hollywood's classical period,
a particular type of storytelling was favored. It championed narrative economy
and a seamless style. In other words, films were constructed so that the viewer
was not aware of the construction. This practice of effacing a film's construction
actually depends on a complex system of visual codes, a visual syntax still
taught in film schools.” This classical Hollywood style emphasizes a linear
narrative and a technical structure that allows the viewer to easily interpret
that narrative.
For this discussion please read the
powerpoint provided titled "Classical Hollywood Style" (as well
search some of the typical elements for more insight: "180 degree
rule" "coverage" etc) and then address the following question in
your discussion
PART A) Explain how story telling has
been enhanced through the use of these new editing techniques. Here you are
expected to compare and contrast the module 1 and module 2 films.
PART B) Identify two components of the
“Classical Hollywood” style. Now illustrate each of your chosen (favourite) two
styles with an example from Red River and another but related example from
Citizen Kane (you will be identifying four examples in all). You should
define each component and explain how your examples enhance the viewers
understanding of the film.
How am I being evaluated?
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CRITERIA |
3 Points |
2 Point |
1 Point |
0 Points |
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Quantity and
Timeliness |
Submits one initial response early in
the session and exceeds two thoughtful peer responses Initial Post exceeds 300 words |
Submits initial post early in the
session and two peer responses Initial Post is 250-300 words |
Does not submit at least one initial
response early in the session and/or does not submit at least two peer
responses. Initial Post is less than 250 words |
Not submitted early in the session and no responses
to peers Initial post is less than 150 words |
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Mechanics and APA |
Submits posts that contain grammatically correct
sentences without any spelling errors. Cites information using correct APA |
Submits posts that contain
2-3 grammatical or spelling errors. Cites information but with some errors in APA |
Submits posts that have more than 3 errors in
spelling and grammar. Many errors in APA |
Submits posts with more than 5 errors Information is not cited. |
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Critical Analysis |
Discussion posts display an excellent understanding
of required readings and underlying concepts including correct use of
terminology. Post addresses all required elements in the
assignment. |
Discussion posts display an understanding of the
required readings and underlying concepts. |
Discussion posts repeat and summarize basic,
correct, information, but does not provide connections between ideas. Does not address all required elements in the
sometime |
Discussion posts show little or no evidence that
readings were completed or understood. Postings are largely personal opinions
or feelings, or “I agree”, “great idea”, etc. Does not address all required elements in the
assignment. |
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Peer Responsiveness |
Demonstrates an exceptional ability to analyze and
synthesize student work, asks meaningful extending questions or
counterarguments. |
Demonstrates a good ability to analyze other student
work, and ask meaningful extending questions or counterarguments. |
Some ability to meaningfully comment on other
student work. |
Poor ability to comment on other student work, asks
no meaningful questions or thoughts. |
