After
reviewing the discussion of genre in Chapter 8 ofFilm: From Watching to
Seeing, demonstrate your understanding of one
selected genre using a feature-length film.
Note: Several films are listed in Chapter 8 as emblematic of a specific
genre. You are allowed to choose a film or genre not mentioned in Chapter 8,
but you are strongly encouraged to email your professor to receive approval
before doing so.
In 800 to 1200 words:
·
Explain genre theory and, using
Chapter 8 of the text as a reference, thoroughly describe the conventions and
attributes of your selected genre.
·
Identify a feature-length film
that fits this genre and provide a basic summary of the movie. As you develop
this summary, remember the differences between a film’s story and a film’s plot
and how these differences can lead to the inclusion of genre elements.
·
Interpret at least two genre
conventions exhibited in your chosen feature-length film that help classify it
in the selected genre. Be sure to provide a specific example of each convention
(e.g., a particular scene or plot component).
·
Provide an example of a third
convention from your chosen feature-length film and explain how this convention
expands the boundaries of the specified genre.
Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that focuses on how
your chosen feature-length film both aligns with and expands upon your chosen
genre.
The paper must be 800 to 1200 words in length (excluding title and reference
pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center. You must use at least two scholarly sources other than the textbook to
support your claims.Refer to theENG225 Research Guidefor
guidance. Cite your sources (including the feature-length film) within the text
of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA,
including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, located
within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.
