1250 words, elements and video links will be in the files, when using element, I want you to highlight the word
Aim:
To identify aspects of sound and mise-en-scène in a short clip, to make an argument about the overall aim of the sequence, and to support your argument with extensive reference to the elements of sound and mise-en-scène.
Choose a Clip:
Choose a film from the list below. Watch the whole film and then consider the use of sound and mise-en-scène in about the first 3-4 minutes. you need to write about the beginning section of the film
- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Sergio Leone, 1966)
- I, The Worst of All (Maria Luisa Bemberg, 1990)
- Lady Bird (Greta Gerwig,
2017) - Rebecca (Alfred Hitchcock,
1940)
Format:
Your analysis should be in essay form, with complete sentences and paragraphs. Your thesis statement should be your overall argument about the aims of the sequence. For example: “The opening sequence of Proof (Jocelyn Moorhouse, 1991) establishes that the central, paradoxical figure of the blind photographer is alienated from his surroundings.” The rest of your essay should support this thesis. You can go through the sequence chronologically or address different elements paragraph by paragraph. Either approach can work well; itʼs up to you.
Breadth:
Your essay must clearly identify at least 10 different kinds of elements of sound and at least 10 different kinds of elements of mise-en-scène. In other words, you should not simply list 10 different props, but should address a range of design elements (acting, setting, set, make-up, costume, hair, props) and compositional strategies (symmetry and asymmetry, emphasis, etc.); the same for sound. 10 is the minimum for each category, so you will not automatically receive an A+ in the category for hitting this number; you will also be evaluated on accuracy, range, and precision (see rubric). You will not have space to be detailed about every element, so you should emphasize the most meaningful and important details and explain why they are meaningful. You are welcome to discuss elements of the film that do not qualify as sound and mise-en-scène; just make sure you give yourself space to do justice to the requirements of the assignment. Intended
Audience:
Your reader is a hypothetical undergraduate student who has not seen the film. Depending on your interpretation of the scene, you may need to provide a brief plot summary or summary of the themes and message. Your reader has a strong technical vocabulary in film studies, so you can use technical terms (e.g., sound bridge) without explaining them.
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