Write an analysis of the stylistic properties of a short sequence (approx. 2-5 minutes) of your choosing from one of the films featured on the module

Write an analysis of the stylistic properties of a short sequence

Write an analysis of the stylistic properties of a short sequence (approx. 2-5 minutes) of your choosing from one of the films featured on the module.

Analyse the mise-en-scène, camerawork, sound and editing in the sequence.

Please also see the original guidance materials (video tutorial, example etc).

Remember: don’t simply describe what is shown.

You must analyse the formal elements and interpret how they contribute to the meaning of the sequence,

and, as appropriate, the film as a whole:

your focus should be on how form (style and structure) expresses content (themes, character etc).

Remember that films and their formal elements may generate multiple meanings;

they are open to interpretation.

Do not state the obvious; seek to offer insight into the text by exploring the subtle connotations of formal elements:

aim for depth.

NB. If you have previously attempted this assignment, you must not choose the same sequence.

Remember that you must avoid personalization.

Past submissions that received good marks:

interpreted and offered detailed insights into the sequence’s deep, subtle and symbolic meanings (those interpreted after multiple viewings and close reading)

accurately identified techniques and used a full range of specialist terminology

Also, were clearly in structure as an argument

More so,  were written in a clear, concise and suitably formal style

Lastly,   demonstrated independent thinking

Past submissions that received poor marks:

described rather than analyses the sequence or relied on ‘surface meanings’ (those communicated to the spectator on a first viewing)

Firstly, used little or inaccurate terminology

Secondly, were in disjoint and did not present an argument

Thirdly, were written in a confusing or colloquial style

Additionally, did not demonstrate independent thinking

Lastly, Length: 2,000 words (up to 10% leeway)