STEP ONE
Find, or post, a scene from a movie on YouTube (or a similar site). Make sure the scene
has strong (and interesting) thematic characteristics. Create a link on your blog to the
clip.
STEP TWO
Describe, in 100 words or less, what you think the theme of the movie is, and how that
theme is exemplified in this scene. Inform the audience whether the theme is active or
didactic and explain why.
STEP THREE
Write a brief critique of the scene (250-300 words) discussing how two of the topics
listed below help to reinforce the theme that you recognized.
- Line
- Shape
- Space
- Rhythm
- Movement
Also, make sure to use two of the six binary terms from Week One.
Grading Criteria
-- Linked to a scene with strong thematic elements [5 points]
-- Described the theme and correctly identified whether it was active or didactic [5 points]
-- Critiqued the scene discussing two of the required topics. [5 points each x 2]
-- Correctly utilized two of the six binary terms from Week One [5 points]
-- Written elements did not meet length requirements [-10 pts]