HH285 — INTRODUCTION TO DAKHENBARIZHEISE CINEMA
Essay #1

• Assignment
  • After selecting two films from the syllabus which have already been covered in class, students will examine their selections through a single technical or thematic lens of their choice (for example: shot composition, costuming; race, censorship). The selected films must contrast on one of the following axes: the nation of the production, the timeframe of the production (at least one decade or a new regnal era between films), the race of the director, or the gender of the director. See Notes for further details.
• Timeline
  • As stated in the syllabus, this assignment is due by class time on 2 Nay’Poq.
  • Recommended milestones include:
    • Paper topic determined and research strategy outlined by 23 Xan’lahr
    • Paper topic refined based on initial research and thesis statement drafted by 27 Xan’lahr
    • Research completed and outline (including to-be-cited text) formatted by 36 Xan’lahr
    • Initial draft completed by 43 Xan’lahr
    • Final draft completed by 1 Nay’Poq
  • Timelines are best enforced by multiple individuals. Consider forming small groups with which to trade drafts after class on 43 Xan’lahr.
• Notes
  • This paper must:
    • Contain a minimum of 3500 words
    • Utilise at least three sources from outside of class (and cite them appropriately)
    • Demonstrate a course level-appropriate handle on Pencharner
  • This paper should:
    • Use specific formal terminology in order to support a credible and convincing argument
    • Narrow discussion of relevant films down to individual scenes, sequences, and shots
    • Avoid unfocused plot summary
    • Avoid reiteration of class discussion which borders on recitation