The assignment will be due on November 15 and will be submitted through CANVAS. As with Assignments 1 & 2, think of it as a response paper or journal entry.
As a review, here are some basic guidelines:
Assignment: Write a 2-3 full page response/reflection on the film THE TRUMAN SHOW
Guidelines: To review, you will writing on the film THE TRUMAN SHOW: Some questions to think about as you reflect on the film:
What stands out to you most?:
The characters (what do we learn about Truman over the course of the film?)
The setting (locations used; how does that shape the audiences experiences as they watch the film unfold?)
The style of film (tone, performances, storytelling structure, editing techniques)
The music/sound (how is music and sound used in the film?)
Critique on “Reality Television;” remember this film was released before the “reality TV” surge
Themes of communal viewing, “cult of personality,” “binge-watching” and the “American Dream.”
Product placement and advertising in entertainment; what does the film say about consumerism?
Ending; how do the filmmaker choose to end the films and how does that shape the audience’s experience?
I will leave it open to you to decide. I would select 2-3 elements and focus on those topics rather than trying to write about all the given topics listed above. I encourage you to use examples from The Truman Show to support your observations; just make sure you are not spending too much time summarizing the plot.
Length: The assignment should be 2-3 full pages, double-spaced. Make sure you write full pages so that you do not lose points on submitting an incomplete assignment.
Directions: A title is not required but you are more than welcome to include it. Paper is due (11/15), but may be turned in any time prior through CANVAS. Please include your name, date, class on the top right corner. No late work will be accepted. If you have questions, feel free to post them in the discussion board or you can also email me.
As a brief summary, here are the guidelines:
1. The paper should be 2-3 pages (double spaced, 12 font, 1” margins)
2. Review the paper for any spelling/grammar mistakes (you will lose points if there are errors)
3. Do not write 1 long paragraph
4. Do not summarize the story; focus more on your reaction to the film. I encourage you to use examples from The Truman Show to support your observations; just make sure you are not spending too much time summarizing the plot.
5. You may use “I” and write in the first person if needed
6. Please make sure you spell the names of the filmmakers, characters, actors etc…correctly.
7. Italicize the film title (or any additional films referenced); for example, please italicize the title as The Truman Show and not The Truman Show.
Your paper should be typed/word processed, proofread and free from typographical, spelling, and grammar errors
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