Currently Listening To: I'll Be by Edwin McCain.
Because I am heading to a family trip in Fraser's Hill on Thursday, I have no choice but to finish my Documentary assignment by Wednesday (instead of Friday). I have to make an early head start but somehow despite my so called "omphness", my pink slobbish brain has failed to function. It is "awake" but fails to generate anything other than... well, NOTHING!
And in the midst of "nothingness", I feel so clustered. Will I finish it in time? With lotsa bunny and house chores, the thought of Media Audiences presentation meetings, the re-print-submission of my Analysis for my case study, the midnight movie of Ironman etc. Plus on Wed, there is gonna be another added assignment! Aside from rushing Documentary's essay then, I have to start and finish Pro Comm's forum postings on Wed too (no Fri dateline for me)!
Despite all "worries", my laziness triumph over it! Or maybe my brain is just plain lumpy now. Morever, as said earlier, my otak just cant function! It has failed to comprehend the assignment question let alone have the initiative to "treasure-search" the reader for answers. At first glance, I thought I could do it - almost and maybe a piece of cake! But first impressions are always deceiving. When you actually study the question, it will eventually sink into you that it ain't that simple. Cause if it was, then I would either be brilliant (which I am so not!) or we're paying Murdoch University too much money that they've decided to just "pass" us (with easy questions). LOL! And since it isn't either of them, then I suppose its just plain tough and I need to study! GAG!
Item 3: Film Criticism Essay 1,500 words Value 30%
Due Date: Friday, Week 7
With reference to the first six weekly screenings and lectures, discuss the following five modes of documentary film: expository, interactive, performative, self-reflexive and observational. Present reasons for what you think are the most effective and pervasive(influence/spread out) strategies employed in communicating through film.
The aim of this essay is to test your familiarity with the five modes of documentary film and your analytic skills in critical application. We suggest that you divide your essay into two parts, each addressing one part of the question. In the first part, you should briefly define the five modes of documentary films, illustrating your understanding of the five modes with reference to the six films screened in class. The focus of the second part is on how well you have thought about these modes in terms of effectiveness and pervasiveness in screen communication.
You will be rewarded for original thinking and good examples; precision (preciseness/accuracy) in expression; accurate referencing; and well-developed and organised arguments within the required word limit. Not an easy task, if you are aiming for an HD (High Distinction)!
Due Date: Friday, Week 7
With reference to the first six weekly screenings and lectures, discuss the following five modes of documentary film: expository, interactive, performative, self-reflexive and observational. Present reasons for what you think are the most effective and pervasive(influence/spread out) strategies employed in communicating through film.
The aim of this essay is to test your familiarity with the five modes of documentary film and your analytic skills in critical application. We suggest that you divide your essay into two parts, each addressing one part of the question. In the first part, you should briefly define the five modes of documentary films, illustrating your understanding of the five modes with reference to the six films screened in class. The focus of the second part is on how well you have thought about these modes in terms of effectiveness and pervasiveness in screen communication.
You will be rewarded for original thinking and good examples; precision (preciseness/accuracy) in expression; accurate referencing; and well-developed and organised arguments within the required word limit. Not an easy task, if you are aiming for an HD (High Distinction)!
GARGH!!!!!!!!!
LOL! See la later now....
Lord, please grant me a hardworking spirit, Amen!
