On your own, or with a group, you will develop an in-depth understanding of a filmmaker, a film theorist or a film critic through their work and ideas written about their work. You should carefully “read” at least SEVEN texts to understand your subject. At least FIVE of these seven should be primary sources. You should consult at least TEN total sources. After you “read” and discuss these texts (films, essays, books, articles), you need to develop a clear summative and in-depth point of view about this person’s body of work. Your summative perspective should include connections to ideas from our class.
I will offer a list of great choices on the class blog, but you may choose other individuals as your subject. Everyone must get official approval before beginning their research. See the course blog for details on “official approval.” If you choose to work alone, I assume you will still do the same amount of research, but your presentation will be from 10 - 15 minutes instead of 15 - 20. Groups may not be larger than three individuals; you may self-form these groups based on your shared interest in various filmmakers, film theorists or film critics.
You will present a summary of your findings to the class in a 15 – 20 minute presentation which should include film images. You must submit your power-point (electronically), along with an outline and a REFERENCES page on December 1st. Please submit your materials to the following email: hatofinal at gmail dot com. All class members will be expected to integrate ideas and concepts from these presentations into their final essay exams.
Your presentation date will be assigned one week prior to presentations. No late presentations will be accepted.
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