Film Analysis of a movie with a Hero’s Journey ESSAY

Film Analysis of a movie with a Hero’s Journey

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Use the worksheet provided below to make notes on your film as you watch. Your full essay should be between 800 – 1200 words long. Your essay should also follow the format below. Include a brief introduction of your film.

A short summary of the story (brief discussion of the 3 acts).
A full discussion of Acting.
A full discussion of the Hero’s Journey.
And finally, a conclusion.

Focus: Acting & The Hero’s Journey

Essay/Analysis format:

Brief introduction-

What film did you watch? When was it produced? Who wrote/directed? Who are the main actors in the film? What genre does it fall into?

Brief film summary-

Please produce a brief (less than 400 words) summary of your film. Who are the main characters? What happens in the beginning? What happens in the middle? What happens at the end? This should be a basic discussion of the 3 act structure of your film (Setup, Conflict, Resolution. See your Plot and Story lecture from Week 1).

Body/Discuss- Acting

Here, discuss the acting in your film using your text lectures to guide your discussion. How did the actors bring the characters to life? How did they use their voice, body, and speech? Did the actors use any particular gestures or repetitive behavior to ground the character? Were the performances in your film believable to you?

Body/Discuss- Hero’s Journey

Here, discuss the story arc of your main character. What journey do they take during the course of the film? Identify and discuss at least two scenes which serve as points along the Hero’s journey as discussed in your text lecture (For example, which scene contains the “call to adventure” or in what scene do they meet the “helper?”).

Brief conclusion-

Wrap it up!

Grading Rubrics

Critical Elements

Distinguished

(100%)

Proficient

(85%)

Basic

(70%)

Below Expectations

(50%)

Non-Performance

(0%)

Thesis Statement

Raises the strongest objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.

The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Counter Argument

Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.

The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Conclusion

– Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.

Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.

Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.

Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay, however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.

The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.