Film+Critique+MYP3

=Assignment: Film Critique = Once per unit write a formal film review of your choice in your process journal.

Guide to Writing A Film Critique
A good film critique provides the reader with a basic idea of what the film is about, and the writer’s critical assessment of the success/failure or effectiveness/ineffectiveness of the film supported by the evidence the writer gathers from the film. It is, therefore, more than a plot synopsis or the enthusiastic blurbs of publicity hype.

Style

 * Avoid writing in the first person (I, Me My)
 * Avoid words such as "great," "excellent," and the all-encompassing "really good."

Introduction

 * State the title, director, year of the film, and genre
 * Give a brief description of the plot, main characters, setting. DO NOT TRY TO RECOUNT EVERYTHING: IT CAN'T BE DONE
 * What is the production concept, theme(s) and intended impact on the audience? Are obvious or only subtly evident?

**For the following answer the how and why? use specific examples. **

 * Do the plot, acting, and other elements in the film successfully impart the production concept, theme and intended impact on the audience to the viewer?
 * Is the cinematography effective? Does the film make certain use of color, texture, lighting, etc. to enhance the mood, setting, production concept, theme and intended impact on the audience?
 * Are camera angles and movement used effectively? Are they ever used for a particular effect?
 * Is the sound both diegetic and non-diegetic used effectively? Is it ever used for a particular effect?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Does the film make use of symbols or symbolism? What purpose do the symbols serve? Are they used effectively? How does the symbolism in the film contribute to or enhance the film’s overall theme?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Are there special effects (and/or special effects makeup) in the film? If so, are they essential to the plot? Are they handled skillfully? Do they serve a necessary function, or does the film sacrifice plot or characterization for the effects themselves?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Are the characters believable?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Are the actors appropriately cast?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Is the setting/locale appropriate and effective?

=Criterion A (i,ii) Criterion D (iii)=

Criterion A (MYP3) Knowledge and Understanding
<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">i. demonstrate knowledge of the art form studied, including concepts, processes, and the use of appropriate language <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">ii. demonstrate knowledge of the role of the art form in original or displaced contexts
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 * <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">0 || <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Thestudentdoesnotreachastandarddescribedbyanyofthedescriptorsbelow. ||
 * <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">1–2 || <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">The student:

<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">i. demonstrates **limited** knowledge of the art form studied, including concepts, processes, and **limited** use of appropriate language <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">ii. demonstrates **limited** knowledge of the role of the art form in original or displaced contexts ||
 * <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">3–4 || <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">The student:

<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">i. demonstrates **adequate** knowledge of the art form studied, including concepts, processes, and **adequate** use of appropriate language <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">ii. demonstrates **adequate** knowledge of the role of the art form in original or displaced contexts ||
 * <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">5–6 || <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">The student:

<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">i. demonstrates **substantial** knowledge of the art form studied, including concepts, processes, and **substantial** use of appropriate language <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">ii. demonstrates **substantial** knowledge of the role of the art form in original or displaced contexts ||
 * 7–8 || <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">The student:

<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">i. demonstrates **excellent** knowledge of the art form studied, including concepts, processes, and **excellent** use of appropriate language <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">ii. demonstrates **excellent** knowledge of the role of the art form in original or displaced context ||

Criterion D (MYP3) Responding
<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">iii. evaluate the artwork of self and others.


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 * <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">0 || <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below. ||
 * <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">1–2 || <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">The student:

<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">iii. presents a **limited** evaluation of the artwork of self and others. ||
 * <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">3–4 || <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">The student:

<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">iii. presents an **adequate** evaluation of the artwork of self and others. ||
 * <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">5–6 || <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">The student:

<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">iii. presents a **substantial** evaluation of the artwork of self and others. ||
 * <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">7–8 || <span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">The student:

<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: 'Myriad Pro',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">iii. presents an **excellent** evaluation of the artwork of self and others. ||