Choose one of the following prompts and write a 1200-1500 word essay showing you

Choose one of the following prompts and write a 1200-1500 word essay showing your knowledge and understanding of the materials covered in the first half of the term:
A) Choose a film and describe it in terms of its sound and music, discussing the way the sound track is organized and the effects it makes, how it adds to (or detracts from) the film, and how it helps to tell the story. Analyze at least three sequences in which the sound track has a particularly interesting or characteristic function. Use at least ten of the concepts and terminology listed in our slides and underline them on your text as you incorporate them correctly in your discussion. Include a Works Cited section in which you mention our required texts: Kalinak (2010); Buhler, Neumeyer, and Demeer (2010); Chion (1994), and at least two other academic sources. Please include a section titled “Links to analyzed sequences” with links to the analyzed sequences. Use MLA style throughout.
GRADING CRITERIA
DESCRIPTION
Form (10 marks)
There is a clear structure (introduction, body, conclusion; or other coherent structure) (3 marks)
A) The extension is within the limits provided (1200-1500 words) (2 marks)
B) The essay is edited, double spaced, and well-presented (page format, typos, grammar, etc.). (3 marks)
C) It includes the following information (2 marks):
Include a Works Cited/Bibliogaphy section in which you mention our required texts: Kalinak (2010); Buhler, Neumeyer, and Demeer (2010); Chion (1994), and at least two other academic sources.
D) . Links to analyzed sequences
Content (25 marks)
Coherence of the essay (The essay delivers what was stated in the title and in the introduction and it stays on track – 5 marks)
Relevance to the course (Is the topic clearly and effectively related to the course? Does it incorporate at least ten of the concepts and terminology listed in our slides? – 5 marks)
Clear and effective communication/description, analyzing and critiquing at least three relevant sequences and including key concepts and terminology (10 marks)
Research, analysis, synthesis. (The essay incorporates successfully in the discussion our required readings from the course and at least two other relevant academic sources) (5 marks)
Basic Terms and Concepts:
Image track
Sound track
Narrative
Foreground/background
Sound track components
Music
Speech
Sound effects
Voice-over
Ambient sound
Story
Plot
Diegetic music
nondiegetic music
Point-of-view shot
Commutation test
Audiovisual contract
Synchronization
Gesamtkunstwerk
Leitmotif
Tempo
Rhythm and Meter
Volume
Timbre
Filters and “distortion”
Pitch
Orchestration
Melody and Accompaniment
Density and Liveliness
Texture
Monophony
Homophony
Polyphony
A-melodic (Accompaniment
without melody)
Mickey Mousing
Point-of-view sound
Audio dissolve
Sound advance
Sound lag
Sound Bridge
Heard Cuts
Sound link
Sound match
Offscreen/Onscreen sound (sounds/music that start sounding as offscreen and
become onscreen)
Offscreen sounds (sounds of which the source we never see)
A-melodic (Accompaniment without melody)
Mickey Mousing
Point-of-view sound
Audio dissolve
Sound advance
Sound lag
Sound Bridge
Heard Cuts
Sound link
Sound match
Offscreen/Onscreen sound (sounds/music that start sounding as offscreen and become onscreen)
Offscreen sounds (sounds of which the source we never see)
Diegetic music
Non-diegetic music
The Essay will focus on aural, visual and thematic analysis in the context of music and
film. The essay will demonstrate an understanding of the broader symbols, metaphors,
character development and musical framing of specific scenes. Proper grammar,
spelling, and paragraph formation should be given careful attention. Be sure to pay
attention to details such as commas, italics and periods, as marks will be deducted for
improper formatting.
Those unsure of proper essay writing and grammar are strongly encouraged to work
through any resource dedicated to these subjects or to visit the Academic Writing
Center throughout the term to facilitate your own success in this course and others in
your academic career. This time investment would be very well spent. The essay must
be submitted using Microsoft Word, and consist of 1200 to 1500 words,
double-spaced, and typed using 12-point, Times New Roman font. A detailed essay
outline will be discussed in class and posted on D2L under Content – please read this
carefully. Please use MLA style 8th editionThe Essay will focus on aural, visual and thematic analysis in the context of music and
film. The essay will demonstrate an understanding of the broader symbols, metaphors,
character development and musical framing of specific scenes. Proper grammar,
spelling, and paragraph formation should be given careful attention. Be sure to pay
attention to details such as commas, italics and periods, as marks will be deducted for
improper formatting.
Those unsure of proper essay writing and grammar are strongly encouraged to work
through any resource dedicated to these subjects or to visit the Academic Writing
Center throughout the term to facilitate your own success in this course and others in
your academic career. This time investment would be very well spent. The essay must
be submitted using Microsoft Word, and consist of 1200 to 1500 words,
double-spaced, and typed using 12-point, Times New Roman font. A detailed essay
outline will be discussed in class and posted on D2L under Content – please read this
carefully. Please use MLA style 8th editionThe Essay will focus on aural, visual and thematic analysis in the context of music and
film. The essay will demonstrate an understanding of the broader symbols, metaphors,
character development and musical framing of specific scenes. Proper grammar,
spelling, and paragraph formation should be given careful attention. Be sure to pay
attention to details such as commas, italics and periods, as marks will be deducted for
improper formatting.
Those unsure of proper essay writing and grammar are strongly encouraged to work
through any resource dedicated to these subjects or to visit the Academic Writing
Center throughout the term to facilitate your own success in this course and others in
your academic career. This time investment would be very well spent. The essay must
be submitted using Microsoft Word, and consist of 1200 to 1500 words,
double-spaced, and typed using 12-point, Times New Roman font. A detailed essay
outline will be discussed in class and posted on D2L under Content – please read this
carefully. Please use MLA style 8th editionThe Essay will focus on aural, visual and thematic analysis in the context of music and
film. The essay will demonstrate an understanding of the broader symbols, metaphors,
character development and musical framing of specific scenes. Proper grammar,
spelling, and paragraph formation should be given careful attention. Be sure to pay
attention to details such as commas, italics and periods, as marks will be deducted for
improper formatting.
Those unsure of proper essay writing and grammar are strongly encouraged to work
through any resource dedicated to these subjects or to visit the Academic Writing
Center throughout the term to facilitate your own success in this course and others in
your academic career. This time investment would be very well spent. The essay must
be submitted using Microsoft Word, and consist of 1200 to 1500 words,
double-spaced, and typed using 12-point, Times New Roman font. A detailed essay
outline will be discussed in class and posted on D2L under Content – please read this
carefully. Please use MLA style 8th edition