Order Description
( don’s party)
Sequence Analysis
? Mise-en-scene (setting, lighting, movement, costume & make-up)
? Cinematography (depth, framing, camera angles, camera movement)
? Editing (Ordering events, time and space, continuity, graphic and rhythmic editing)
? Sound (Diegetic and non-diegetic)
Some suggested phrases for the Sequence Analysis
? This sequence analysis will cover the time of 42.30 ? 45.30 in the film __________, directed by ___________. The film was released in __________ (year).
? In the start of this sequence we can see _______
? It is clear that the director is trying to display__________ by using _________
? It?s interesting to note that ___________.
? The theme of __________ occurs throughout the film, but is very clear at time _________.
? Though most viewers would fail to recognise the _________, the director is attempting to convey the feeling of _________.
? Throughout the film the motif of __________ is strong, especially at time between __________ and _________ when we can see _______.
? As can be seen with the use of_______ the director is implying __________.
? Finally, the theme of ________ can once again be seen with the _________.
Weighting 40%
Length 1000 words
Format Word document including PIBT cover sheet
Week / Date / Time Week 12 / 13 September / 5pm
Film Choice Don?s Party
Select a three-minute sequence out of a film from the list. Using mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing and sound, demonstrate how these four elements combine to help you understand the meaning of these three minutes in relation to the rest of the film.
This must be your own work. Feel free to research other film reviews, but be warned, if any are reproduced in this assignment, you will receive a mark of zero.
NOTE: Only one student per film so get in early to select the one you want.
Evaluative Criteria
? Capacity to use the terms of this course and demonstrate how they relate to each other
? Integration of the course reading and referencing
? Construction of an argument and comprehensive analysis
? Effective writing and expression
