- Select a film, of your own choice. It should be a film that addresses a social cause that is global or universal.
- Watch the film and analyze it based on the criteria covered to this point in our course textbook.
- Write 3-4 paragraphs analyzing the film based on Prince (text book) elements of film.
- Include a clip if you can find one on YouTube or another source.
- Then, post responses to at least two classmates. Responses should be significant and go beyond saying “I agree” or “your post is interesting.”
You are required to post items to the course online discussion forum that add value to the topic that is covered that week linking theory to real-world examples. You will have two open discussion postings during the semester (Check syllabus calendar for when Open Discussion Postings will be due).
- Find & Post (or post a link to) a concept of Communication in Film (photo, short video, brief piece of writing, song, etc., no one else in the class has posted to the blog yet) related to this week’s chapter(s) in Movies and Meaning. No two posts can be identical.
- Make a connection to the readings, videos or recordings for the week.
- Posts will be made in the Canvas discussion forum.
- Each post should be at least 3-4 paragraphs in length.
