Film studies

Film Assignment

Film Assignment

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

Heading & paper format

Paper includes heading of Name, A#, USU 3330-SEC, Assignment Name, Assignment Date in a single line across the top of the page. Paper is single-spaced, in standard font size and type

1.0 pts

Paper deviates from or is missing one or more of these guidelines

0.0 pts

1.0 pts

Section headings

Headings are included. No other text from the prompts is included

5.0 pts

Headings are mostly correct (1-2 minor errors)

3.0 pts

Headings are incorrect or missing

0.0 pts

5.0 pts

Part 1: Review

Review is thoughtful, specific, and of high quality. It explains what you liked best and least, notes anything from the film you found appealing or distracting, and includes a statement of whether or not you would recommend this film to others

20.0 pts

Response meets most of the criteria. Response is average

16.0 pts

Response meets some of the criteria. Response is below average

12.0 pts

Response ignores the prompt or is missing

0.0 pts

20.0 pts

Part 2: Character name

Response names either Don John or Dogberry

10.0 pts

Response is vague in referencing or does not provide the name of either Don John or Dogberry

0.0 pts

10.0 pts

Part 2: Character examination

Comparison of the character in the text with his portrayal in the film is thoughtful, specific, and of high quality. Response notes specific ways the film added dimension to his character. Response includes analysis of the character's clothing, props, and settings in the film

15.0 pts

Response meets most of the criteria. Response is average

12.0 pts

Response meets some of the criteria. Response is below averag

8.0 pts

Response ignores the prompt or is missing

0.0 pts

15.0 pts

Part 3a: Film quality

Response names either motion, point of view, or transition. Response is thoughtful and specific in discussing the film's use of this quality

8.0 pts

Response names one of the qualities. Discussion of the film's use of this quality is adequate. Response is average

6.0 pts

Response is vague in naming and/or discussing a film quality. Response is below average

4.0 pts

Review ignores the prompt or is missing

0.0 pts

8.0 pts

Part 3a: Film vs stage

Response names specific ways this film production varies from what would be possible in a stage production. Response is thoughtful, specific, and of high quality

8.0 pts

Response discusses general differences between film and stage, but lacks specificity. Response is average

6.0 pts

Response is vague, sparse, or otherwise lacking. Response is below average

4.0 pts

Response ignores the prompt or is missing

0.0 pts

8.0 pts

Part 3b: Review

Review is thoughtful, specific, and of high quality. Review includes a statement of whether or not the film's portrayal of these two scenes was effective and an explanation of why it was or was not effective

15.0 pts

Response meets most of the criteria. Review is average

12.0 pts

Response meets some of the criteria. Response is below average

6.0 pts

Response ignores the prompt or is missing

0.0 pts

15.0 pts

Works cited

Works cited includes the citation for one newspaper film review (from one of the approved newspapers)

8.0 pts

Works cited does not include the citation for one newspaper film review or review is not from an approved newspaper

0.0 pts

8.0 pts

Works cited format

Works cited is formatted correctly. Web citations include the URL.

5.0 pts

Works cited contains 1-2 errors

3.0 pts

Works cited contains 3 or more errors

0.0 pts

5.0 pts

Spelling/grammar

Minimal (1-2) errors

5.0 pts

A few (3-5) errors

3.0 pts

Many (6+) errors

0.0 pts


5.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0