Final Assignment

Final project must be proposed by the 5th week of class. You have two options for this assignment:

a) Write a research paper on a topic of your choosing. Your paper should combine theories/methodologies discussed in class with textual analysis of a film/TV series. (This can be an extension of your Disney paper.) You must use at least 1 of the readings from class and at least 3 academic sources not covered in this course. Use formatting and citation as outlined in the Chicago Manual of Style.

Undergraduates – 10-12 pages

Graduates – 15-20 pages

b) Create a videographic essay. This digital project will incorporate oral analysis with visual evidence from the film/show you have chosen to discuss. You must use at least 1 of the readings from class and at least 3 academic sources not covered in this course.

Undergraduates – 4-8 minutes

Graduates – 5-10 minutes

Resources and examples on Videographic Criticism:

What is Videographic Criticism

[in]Transition – journal of videographic essays

Audiovisualcy – on line forum for videographic film studies

The Audiovisual Essay

Secrets of Successful Video Essays

“Use the Force Luke!”

Has the Video Essay Arrived?