1. Group Project: Film Analysis of Sunset Blvd. Preparation for 2 nd semester IB presentations

2. Film Analysis Based on what you have learned from the course so far, you will be asked to analyze a film individually. Based on what you have learned from the course so far, you will be asked to analyze a film individually. This individual assessment of the film, based on one select criteria, will then be integrated with the work of the rest of the group to create a presentation on the entire film, based on all of the elements combined (each person is responsible for his/her own element). This individual assessment of the film, based on one select criteria, will then be integrated with the work of the rest of the group to create a presentation on the entire film, based on all of the elements combined (each person is responsible for his/her own element).

3. Initial Research We will screen the film Sunset Blvd. in the course of the next 2-3 class periods. We will screen the film Sunset Blvd. in the course of the next 2-3 class periods. During this time, you will collect information about the film based on your selected criteria. During this time, you will collect information about the film based on your selected criteria. YOU SHOULD TAKE DETAILED NOTES ON YOUR SELECTED FILM ELEMENT! YOU SHOULD TAKE DETAILED NOTES ON YOUR SELECTED FILM ELEMENT! We will screen the film only once, although you are welcome to rescreen it on your own. We will screen the film only once, although you are welcome to rescreen it on your own.

4. Next Steps At the conclusion of the film, we will complete our “pitch” assignment for the Independent Study project. This will give you time to organize your thoughts about the film into a coherent form. At the conclusion of the film, we will complete our “pitch” assignment for the Independent Study project. This will give you time to organize your thoughts about the film into a coherent form. With the IB Presentation assignment, you are given 4 weeks to view the selected film and organize your presentations. With the IB Presentation assignment, you are given 4 weeks to view the selected film and organize your presentations.

5. Next Steps Also at the conclusion of the film, you will be provided with the rubric and expectations for the assignment. Also at the conclusion of the film, you will be provided with the rubric and expectations for the assignment. Your job initially is to collect your own notes for your portion of the group presentation. You will receive an individual grade for your work, despite the fact you are presenting a unified look at the film. Your job initially is to collect your own notes for your portion of the group presentation. You will receive an individual grade for your work, despite the fact you are presenting a unified look at the film.

6. Next Steps AS ALWAYS, you are expected to do your own work! AS ALWAYS, you are expected to do your own work! 1) Not doing so violates the IB Organizations expectations of academic honesty. 1) Not doing so violates the IB Organizations expectations of academic honesty. 2) By not doing your own work, you learn nothing and miss a chance to prepare for the more high-stakes presentation that will follow. 2) By not doing your own work, you learn nothing and miss a chance to prepare for the more high-stakes presentation that will follow. This is good practice! Show your ability and your knowledge! This is good practice! Show your ability and your knowledge!

7. Next Steps The IB Organization expects the following from students in the highest (21-25 pt) markband: The IB Organization expects the following from students in the highest (21-25 pt) markband: “There is a coherent, incisive, insightful and detailed evaluative interpretation of the extract, displaying an excellent understanding of how meaning is constructed through the use of film language, with an excellent awareness of the extract’s relationship to the film as a whole. There is a persuasive explanation for the selection of the extract. The critique shows an excellent awareness of the film’s genre and/or its place in a broader sociocultural context. There is an insightful analysis of the director’s intention. Simple description is negligible and analysis is clear and thorough.” “There is a coherent, incisive, insightful and detailed evaluative interpretation of the extract, displaying an excellent understanding of how meaning is constructed through the use of film language, with an excellent awareness of the extract’s relationship to the film as a whole. There is a persuasive explanation for the selection of the extract. The critique shows an excellent awareness of the film’s genre and/or its place in a broader sociocultural context. There is an insightful analysis of the director’s intention. Simple description is negligible and analysis is clear and thorough.”

8. How the assignment is different from the IB Version You will look at a 5 minute extract of the film for IB, but it is wise to look at the entire film first then review it for the 5 minute piece you want to focus on. You will look at a 5 minute extract of the film for IB, but it is wise to look at the entire film first then review it for the 5 minute piece you want to focus on. You will look at ALL film elements instead of focusing on just one, pulling together a coherent and detailed analysis of the film’s contents. You will look at ALL film elements instead of focusing on just one, pulling together a coherent and detailed analysis of the film’s contents.

9. Today’s Preparation First, select a group of six individuals that you can work with effectively. First, select a group of six individuals that you can work with effectively. This group will need to work closely together to create the final product. This group will need to work closely together to create the final product. Your group should not work with other groups! Once again, this violates the IB rules about academic honesty. If plagiarism is suspected, both groups will receive a failing grade! Your group should not work with other groups! Once again, this violates the IB rules about academic honesty. If plagiarism is suspected, both groups will receive a failing grade! I should ultimately see 3-4 unique presentations on the film, not 3-4 identical treatments based on common knowledge or obvious (not insightful) criticisms of the film. I should ultimately see 3-4 unique presentations on the film, not 3-4 identical treatments based on common knowledge or obvious (not insightful) criticisms of the film.

10. Today’s Preparation Second, select your topic from the list below. Second, select your topic from the list below. Note: All of these choices must be well supported by specific details from the film. Note: All of these choices must be well supported by specific details from the film. Genre Genre Theme Theme Direction Direction Use of sound Use of sound Editing Editing Lighting Lighting

11. Today’s Preparation You should also consider the following connected topics within your assigned topic: You should also consider the following connected topics within your assigned topic: Historical context of film Historical context of film Industry standards and influences on the film Industry standards and influences on the film Acting Acting

12. Today’s Preparation Remember, your IB Presentation grade (a required assignment 2 nd semester) is based on your overall knowledge of film and its use in critiquing a film on many different (insightful / important) levels. Remember, your IB Presentation grade (a required assignment 2 nd semester) is based on your overall knowledge of film and its use in critiquing a film on many different (insightful / important) levels. We will listen to provided IB responses (to this film and possibly others) when we are finished to give an idea of what a high- quality critique looks like. We will listen to provided IB responses (to this film and possibly others) when we are finished to give an idea of what a high- quality critique looks like.

13. Today’s Preparations Right now: Right now: Choose your groups Choose your groups Choose your topics Choose your topics Take detailed notes on your topic as we view the film Take detailed notes on your topic as we view the film

14. Today’s Preparations Any questions? Ask them now before we are halfway through the film! Any questions? Ask them now before we are halfway through the film! You may do some minimal outside research on the film, particularly as it relates to historical or industry influences, but DO NOT plagiarize. Make sure the ideas you present are your own! You may do some minimal outside research on the film, particularly as it relates to historical or industry influences, but DO NOT plagiarize. Make sure the ideas you present are your own!