ENGL 2860 Chapter 3 Homework #3/Module 4 Production Design
Homework Instructions
Download each assignment’s guidelines. Open the assignment in Word and read the assignment thoroughly. This assignment requires an essay of a minimum of 4 paragraphs, 1.5 pages or more in length. Organize this homework in paragraph format. Create a three-line single-space heading in the right corner with your name, assignment, and date. Each paragraph must be a minimum length of 8 sentences. You will use Arial or Times New Roman font 12-point size and standard format between words with default 1-inch margins. The homework shall be double-spaced but with gaps deleted between paragraphs. All film titles shall be put in italics. PROOFREAD! Consult the rubric on PAWS for grading.
NOTE: THE INSTRUCTOR WILL APPLY POINT PENALTIES IF THE WRITING IS NOT SPELLCHECKED AND CONTAINS GRAMMAR & FORMAT ERRORS.
LENGTH: 1.5 PAGES TO 3 PAGES. No more than three pages!! Doubled-spaced!
Assignment parameters:
Watch the entire film. This film is available on multiple streaming services. It is your responsibility to rent this film to complete this homework. It is available on Netflix, Hulu and Vudu and other streaming services.
PICK ONE OF THESE SELECTIONS:
1. Grand Budapest Hotel 2014 Dir: Wes Anderson
2. Batman Returns 1992 Dir: Tim Burton
3. Saving Private Ryan 1998 Dir: Steven Spielberg
FORMAT SHALL CONTAIN 2 PARAGRAPHS OF PLOT SUMMARY AND ALSO FILM ANALYSIS 2-3 PARAGRAPHS (or more!)
Briefly describe the story or narrative of this film in a paragraph or two. How did the plot of this film resolve?
In this essay, you will discuss the production design of two scenes. Describe the set design and color palette of the sets. Were there actual sets built, or do you think they were CGI? What was the costuming and makeup like? How did that affect the interpretation of the characters of that scene? Was the production design featured in significant shots? Did the production design work in conjunction with camera position, movement, and angle? Describe. In your opinion, did production design help to immerse you into the film’s world, or did it detract from the narrative impact and message? Explain.
Does the production design suggest a historical time, film movement or genre? Are there any ideological concepts you get from this film? REMEMBER TO DISCUSS THE MEANING OR MESSAGE OF THIS FILM! (There might be more than one!)