scene analysis- FILM CALLED “BASQUIAT”

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The clip is taken from the film Basquiat which was already viewed for class.  It’s available for review at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaJ-LBQtfjI   You should view the film at least once, but should view the clip a number of times before writing your scene analysis, keeping in mind the context of the film as a whole.    Think about the following for your analysis:   –       What is the scene about and what do you think is the main theme?  Identify the most important idea(s) you think are being expressed in the scene – this will be your thesis statement.   –       What specific elements/techniques of cinematography, editing, and sound are used and what do they mean?  Specifically, how do they contribute to the main idea in the scene or movie as a whole?  How do they support your thesis statement?   Length: enough to identify the accurate name and definition of the term, and then some brief sentences for how it appears and how it contributes meaning. You should give your answers some thought and your writing should reflect this.    Grading Information: –           Grading Rubric: see the point values listed per question.   INSTRUCTIONS: Please type in your answers next to the point values in parentheses.    EXAMPLE: Here is a sample of how to fill in answers and the points you would earn.  Note the sample is from the film Citizen Kane and is for mise-en-scene.   A.              First technique/term 1.               Name of technique/term (2): costumes 2 2.               Definition (2): the clothing the characters wear 2 3.               Description of how it appears in this scene (3): Kane and his wife both wear formal clothes at the breakfast table.  The costumes also look very expensive. 3 4.               How does it contribute to the meaning of the scene?  Try to relate this back to the theme or main idea of the scene. (3): The clothes show how wealthy they are. 1.5   You would earn full credit on the first three answers and partial on the fourth because you would need to state not just the meaning, but also how it connects to your sense of the main idea or theme of the scene.   Name:                                                                                                             Date: Film 61 – Scene Analysis Paper                                                                                    I.          Introduction   A.        What is the name of the film, the director, and the year it was released?

(2)     B.        Give a brief synopsis of the scene.

(3)     C.        What is the main theme or idea being expressed in this scene? (10 – this should be about a paragraph long)       II.        Mise-en-scene   A.        First technique/term

1.         Name of technique/term (2)

2.         Definition (2)

3.  Description of how it appears in this scene (3)

4.  How does it contribute to the meaning of the scene?  Try to relate this back to the theme or main idea of the scene.

(3)   B.       Second technique/term

1.  Name of technique/term (2)

2. Definition (2)

3.  Description of how it appears in this scene (3)

4. How does it contribute to the meaning of the scene?  Try to relate this back to the theme or main idea of the scene. (3)   III.       Cinematography A.        First technique/term 1.      Name of technique/term (2) 2.         Definition (2) 3.         Description of how it appears in this scene (3) 4.         How does it contribute to the meaning of the scene?  Try to relate this back to the theme or main idea of the scene. (3)   B.        Second technique/term 1.         Name of technique/term (2) 2.         Definition (2) 3.         Description of how it appears in this scene (3) 4.         How does it contribute to the meaning of the scene?  Try to relate this back to the theme or main idea of the scene. (3)     III.       Editing   A.        First technique/term 1.         Name of technique/term (2) 2.         Definition (2) 3.         Description of how it appears in this scene (3) 4.         How does it contribute to the meaning of the scene?  Try to relate this back to the theme or main idea of the scene. (3)   B.        Second technique/term 1.         Name of technique/term (2) 2.         Definition (2) 3.         Description of how it appears in this scene (3) 4.         How does it contribute to the meaning of the scene?  Try to relate this back to the theme or main idea of the scene. (3)     IV.       Narrative   A.        Technique/term 1.         Name of technique/term (1) 2.         Definition (1) 3.         Description of how it appears in this scene (2) 4.         How does it contribute to the meaning of the scene?  Try to relate this back to the theme or main idea of the scene. (2)     Form – Language, spelling, punctuation, and grammar (15): You don’t need to type anything in here!  Please take the time to proofread your writing above instead.