Final Film Analysis
Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that clarifies what you will attempt to accomplish
in your paper, and how you will proceed. Review the Final Film Critique sample, which provides an
example of a well-developed analysis as well as insight on composition.
In your paper,
Identify your selected film, including writer, director, year of release, and genre.
Briefly summarize the film in which you apply your knowledge of the difference between the film’s story and
its plot.
Describe one of the broad theories you have learned about in class (auteur theory, genre theory, formalist
theory) and analyze your selected film through that lens.
Evaluate the use of three specific techniques and design elements employed in the film as they contribute
to the overarching narrative and theme of the film. This can include elements of mise-en-scène (e.g.,
lighting, sound, composition of frame, costuming, etc.) and editing (e.g., cuts and transitions, shots used,
angles, etc.Describe the connection between this film and society (i.e., politically or culturally, positive or negative) and
draw conclusions about its impact.
The Final Film Analysis paper
Must be five to six double-spaced pages (1500 to 1800 words) in length (not including title and references
pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to
an external site.) resource.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of Your Essay (in bold)
Your First and Last Name
Ashford University
Course Code: Name of Course (e.g., ENG 225: Introduction to Film)
Instructor’s name
Due Date
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice (Links to an external site.) resource for additional
guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a
clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers
additional guidance on appropriate source types. I
Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s
Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.) guide.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford
Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) resource in the Ashford
Writing Center for specifications.