I want you to analyze a scene from Bicycle Thieves. Please use the Internet sparingly--don't get caught up in what you read online about the film. The IB (and I) want to hear what you have to say!
Remember, this assignment is MORE practice for the Presentation assessment next year. Choose a 5-minute scene in Bicycle Thieves to analyze.
After you have your 5-minute scene chosen, analyze it completely. Remember that you need to mention WHY you chose the scene and this scene's relation to the film as a whole. In addition, pay close attention to: mise-en-scene, lighting, camera angles, shot types, etc. Here is a list of items to pay attention to when you are writing your 750 words (at least) and when you do your oral presentation:
How well do I understand how meaning is constructed through the use of film language in this extract?
How well do I understand the extract's relationship to the film as a whole?
How well do I understand the influences of the film's genre?
How well can I place the film and this extract in a broader socio-cultural context?
How insightful is my analysis of the director's intention?
How coherent, incisive, insightful, and detailed is my evaluative interpretation of this scene?
Here is a list of "vocal" you can use:
narrative
direction
cinematography
mise-en-scene
framing
lighting (which is often, but not always, considered part of mise-en-scene)
camera movement
editing
sound (diegetic and non-diegetic)
Be sure your essay is AT LEAST 750 words. Let your ideas flow. Don't keep counting words and they will come. As you start talking about what you see and hear in the film you won't want to stop!
Please see me/email me with questions if needed.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO DISCUSS IMPLICIT MEANING AS YOU ANALYZE THE SCENE AND USE SPECIFIC EXAMPLES!!!
This is due Wednesday, April 4. Feel free to email me your completed essay.
