media review instructions

WATCH A MOVIE,  WRITE A PAPER—GET 30 POINTS!!!

What could be easier and more fun!!  Media reviews are reflective pieces of writing based on viewing and analyzing television shows or films.  You need to watch the movie or show within 48 hours of writing your paper, and must provide some proof.  For the paper, I expect to see a specific format, with the 4 sections below clearly labeled and completed.

This assignment can be done for extra credit, earning up to 30 points that can be applied to any past classwork assignment grades that you are not happy with. You may complete as many reviews as you like.

TOPIC OPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

For all media reviews, you must follow the format below.  Please be sure you use the headings (in green) and they are bold, underlined or otherwise emphasized.
All work must be typed and proofread for fluency and conventions.

MEDIA CHOICE	ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
Any movie in the top 10 of any AFI list	Identify the list it is on and explain why you think it is considered a top 10 film
Any current Spring Blockbuster	You must turn in your ticket stub
Any music video*	Include a chart with details of the number of shots used and the types
Any Oscar Winner or Nominee	You must turn in your ticket stub
Any short film on the internet* (only 10 points)	You must provide the web address in your review

• A “Blockbuster” is a movie that makes over $100 million in ticket sales
• *Music videos and internet shorts are worth up to 10 points only.
• AFI is the American Film institute who has compiled many top 100 lists.  Visit their website to see.
• SIFF is the Seattle International Film Festival running May through June

For all media reviews, you must follow the format below.  Please be sure you use the headings (in green) and they are bold, underlined or otherwise emphasized.

All work must be typed and proofread for fluency and conventions.

SOURCE INFO

After heading your paper, provide the following pieces of information:

TITLE OF FILM OR SHOW
TYPE OF MEDIUM (TV, Movie, Music Video, etc)
GENRE (comedy, drama, etc)
ORIGINAL PREIMIERE/BROADCAST DATE
DATE AND LOCATION YOU WATCHED (attach ticket for movies)
**Bonus Points for providing a formal MLA citation

RECAP

 Write a 1-2 paragraph summary of what you watched.  Be sure to include details about characters or people involved, settings and locations and plot or storylines.

REVIEW

Write 1-2 paragraphs discussing the production quality both on the performance and technical sides.  For this part, I expect to see use of vocabulary and concepts that have been covered this semester in class.  What did you think about the selected media?  Share your opinion and provide specific likes and dislikes, or comments about the production.  You may choose to talk about the acting, the writing, camera work, sound, or other technical aspects of the production.  You can even rate it!! (be sure to explain what your rating means)  Don’t forget to support your statements with specific details.

REACT

Write one paragraph that summarizes the message and your reaction to it. What do you think was the message the creator of the media was trying to convey?  What is your reaction to it?  How did watching it make you feel?  This is your chance to be a critical consumer of the media—again support your statements with specifics!!

extra stuff—get more points!!!!

• Format your information as an actual review that could be run in the school paper
• Read actual reviews of your chosen topic and compare/contrast your opinions
• Add comments and opinions from others who watched the shows (graphs are great)
• Draw comparisons and contrast it with another similar selection
• Watch an old version and a remake of a movie and compare/contrast

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