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Semiotic Film Analysis Essay

Students will explain how literary elements are developed and emphasized via cinematic techniques - OR- Students will explain what the filmmaker achieves through his/her use of specific techniques in our chosen film

Rubric Code: M226X57

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Film Analysis Discuss how cinematic techniques are used to develop literary elements
	Excellent Student has excellent mastery of analysis 10 pts	Good Student has good mastery of analysis 8 pts	Fair Student has some mastery of analysis 6 pts	Poor Student has not achieved mastery of analysis 3 pts
Audience and Purpose Audience and purpose have been considered here as well	Excellent Student has clearly identified the audience / given engaging context, and has elaborated consistent semiotic, cinematic, and literary elements. Writer's purpose is clear to the reader.	Good Student has considered the audience / provided ample context and has identified most elements of the film.	Fair Student has identified the audience / provided some context and has suggested the use of film elements with some development.	Poor Student has not identified the audience /provided context, with little to no evidence.
Analysis of Cinematic Techniques Student has chosen a selection of techniques to analyze and has given examples from the film	Excellent Student has clearly identified several techniques employed by the director and has given clear examples and nuanced explanations that develop and prove the thesis statement with total cohesion. Frequently answers questions of 'so what.'	Good Student has identified several of the techniques employed by the director and has given quality, detailed examples with explanations that connect to the thesis statement. Some minor problems with holistic cohesion between thesis and all other paragraphs.	Fair Student has identified some of the techniques employed by the director but has not given accurate examples and has not connected them to the thesis statement at frequent enough intervals or in a way that develops or proves the thesis	Poor Student has not successfully identified the techniques employed by the director and has not connected any examples to the thesis statement
Organization Student has effectively organized his or her ideas in a logical, persuasive manner.	Excellent Student has an excellent structure - Engaging fluency with creative topic sentences and meaningful transitions. All paragraphs and most sentences work to develop/support the thesis statement.	Good Student has a good structure - Topic sentences introduce main ideas and transitions serve purpose of movement from one idea to the next. Most paragraphs work to support/develop the thesis.	Fair Student has a planned structure to the essay; however, it is somewhat mechanical and lacks cohesion. Needs better transition and topic sentences.	Poor Student has not mastered the art of organization in the essay. Ideas are not logically presented and fluency is an issue. Topic sentences are not clear - very few transitions or reporting expressions. Written in past tense.
Critical Theory Student has effectively analyzed the film through the lens of an applied critical theory.	Excellent Student elaborates with insight the critical theory for the film's segment and supports with insightful details.	Good Student identifies the critical theory for the film's segment and provides details to support it.	Fair Student alludes to critical theory with unclear connections or provides a confused understanding of the theory and/or the film.	Poor Student has neglected to provide critical analysis or the evidence is insufficient to substantiate and theory has been addressed.
Grammar, Usage and Mechanics Student has written with style and maturity, varied sentence structure, vocabulary, and effective compositional choices. Free of spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.	Excellent Student demonstrates excellent style and mature prose. Excellent variation in sentence structure and a firm grasp of appropriate grammatical/ usage/ mechanical errors. Excellent use of literary present, reporting expressions, and quote incorporation.	Good Student demonstrates good style and mature prose. Good variation in sentence structure. Free of grammatical/ usage/ mechanical errors. Reporting expressions are in frequent use and present tense is maintained throughout. Excellent quote/paraphrase technique is on display	Fair Student demonstrates adequate style and mature prose. Some variation in sentence structure. Mostly free of grammatical/ usage/ mechanical errors. Problems with literary present, reporting expressions, and quote incorporation.	Poor Student lacks style and mature prose for senior level writing. Proofread and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar errors. Persistent problems with literary present, reporting expressions, and quote incorporation. Breakdowns in coherence and cohesion limit readability.

Keywords:

Rhetorical Strategies- Film Techniques - Central Argument

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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