Elements for the Analysis of Cinema

Identify and describe  the key terms of the semiotic method for film analysis.  Use clips screened in class to provide examples.

The Cinematographic shot

Write a short essay indicating the choices that the filmmaker has in relation to shooting the scene.  You may include tonalities, speed of motion, perspective, camera angles, etc.  Also you may include samples of the clips screened in class to illustrate your points

Mise-en-Scene

Write a brief commentary( 2-3 paragraphs) describing the concept of Mise-en-Scene.  You may indicate the components of Mise-en Scene and provide examples of them from the film clips seen in class.  Also, you may describe the different alternatives or choices that the film director has in relation to "staging the action."