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Instructions
Choose one of the following prompts and write a 1000-1200 word essay
showing your knowledge and understanding of the materials
covered in the first half of the term:
A) Choose a film and describe it in terms of its sound and music,
discussing the way the sound track is organized and the effects it makes,
how it adds to (or detracts from) the film, and how it helps to tell the
story. Analyze at least three sequences in which the sound track has a
particularly interesting or characteristic function. Use at least ten of the
concepts and terminology listed in our slides (example diegetic sound, non
diegetic sound, dynamic, pitch, tempo,texture, orchestrated, musical
theme, volume, timbre, speech, sound Effect, ambient sound, distorted vision, melody,
frequency, )and underline them on your text as you incorporate them
correctly in your discussion. Include a Works Cited section in which you
mention our required texts: Kalinak (2010); Buhler, Neumeyer, and
Demeer (2010); Chion (1994), and at least two other academic
sources. Please include a section titled "Links to analyzed sequences"
with links to the analyzed sequences. Use The Chicago Manual of Style,
17th ed throughout.
B) Choose a film genre and describe it in terms of its characteristic use
of sound and music, discussing the way the soundtrack is usually
organized and the effects it makes, how it adds to (or detracts from) the
film genre, and how it helps to tell the story. Analyze at least three
sequences in which the soundtrack has a particularly interesting or
characteristic function. Use at least ten of the concepts and terminology
listed in our lists and underline them on your text as you incorporate them correctly in your discussion. Include a Works Cited section in which
you mention our required texts: Kalinak (2010); Buhler, Neumeyer, and
Demeer (2010); Chion (1994), and at least two other academic
sources. Please include a section titled "Links to analyzed sequences"
with links to the analyzed sequences. Use The Chicago Manual of Style,
17th ed throughout.
Midterm Essay Content
The Essay will focus on aural, visual and thematic analysis in the context
of music and film. The essay will demonstrate an understanding of the
broader symbols, metaphors, character development and musical
framing of specific scenes. Proper grammar, spelling, and paragraph
formation should be given careful attention. Be sure to pay attention to
details such as commas, italics and periods, as marks will be deducted
for improper formatting.
Those unsure of proper essay writing and grammar are strongly
encouraged to work through any resource dedicated to these subjects or
to visit the Academic Writing Center throughout the term to facilitate your
own success in this course and others in your academic career. This
time investment would be very well spent. The essay must be submitted
using Microsoft Word or Google Doc, and consist of 1000 to 1200
words, double-spaced, and typed using 12-point, Times New Roman
font. A detailed essay outline will be discussed in class and posted on
D2L under Content - please read this carefully. Use The Chicago Manual
of Style, 17th ed throughout. GRADING
CRITERIA
Form (10
marks)
DESCRIPTION
There is a clear structure (introduction, body,
conclusion; or other coherent structure) (3 marks)
A) The extension is within the limits provided (1000
-1200 words) (2 marks)
B) The essay is edited, double spaced, and
well-presented (page format, typos, grammar, etc.). (3
marks)
C) It includes the following information (2 marks):
Include a Works Cited/Bibliogaphy section in which
you mention our required texts: Kalinak (2010);
Buhler, Neumeyer, and Demeer (2010); Chion (1994),
and at least two other academic sources.
D). Links to analyzed sequences
Please note that you will be required to submit your
written assignments to www.turnitin.com. Students
who do not want their work submitted to this
plagiarism detection service must, by the end of the
second week of class, consult with the instructor to
make alternate arrangements. Content (25
marks)
Coherence of the essay (The essay delivers what
was stated in the title and in the introduction and it
stays on track - 5 marks)
Relevance to the course (Is the topic clearly and
effectively related to the course? Does it incorporate
at least ten of the concepts and terminology listed in
our slides? - 5 marks)
Clear and effective communication / description,
analyzing and critiquing at least three relevant
sequences and including key concepts and
terminology (10 marks)
Research, analysis, synthesis. (The essay
incorporates successfully in the discussion our
required readings from the course and at least two
other relevant academic sources) (5 marks)