ENG 225 SDMC The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of Ring Film Discussion

Film Discussion Part 1:

choose a film from this list of approved choices.

In at least 300 words, describe the relationship of story to plot in your chosen film. Be sure to

• Identify the title, writer, director, major actors, and the year of the film’s release.
• Summarize the story of your chosen film (what happens) in one sentence.
• Summarize the plot of your chosen film (what motivates the sequence of events) in about five sentences.
• Discuss whether the action in your film is presented chronologically or non-linearly. In your discussion, address the following:
  • What are some of the effects of this choice on the audience?
  • How are elements like character development or foreshadowing impacted by the choice of storytelling methods?

You must use at least two outside sources, in any combination of embedded video clips, still photos, or scholarly sources. All sources should be documented in APA style

Film Discussion Part 2:

It can be easier to grasp the importance of the term mise-en-scène if we break it down into its component elements. Each one of these elements works to create meaning and tell the story. You will look at the impact of lighting choices on the creation of meaning in a film.

In any film, the intensity and direction of lighting will influence how an image is perceived by the viewer, and it can establish or enforce particular themes. Think back over films you have watched and consider how the use of lighting in key scenes helped establish the theme or tone. Think about how lighting affects your perception of certain characters and moments. Consider how these uses of lighting work in shaping the story and its themes.

In at least 300 words, and using specific examples from your chosen film, write a post in which you

• Identify the type of lighting used (traditional three-point, high-key, or low-key) and assess the impact of the lighting used to establish the theme.
  • Describe the typical effects of the style of lighting being used.
  • Explain how this technique contributes to the theme.
  • Discuss how the lighting advances the story.
  • Compare how the scene might play if different choices had been made.

You must use at least two outside sources, in any combination of embedded video clips, still photos, or scholarly sources. All sources should be documented in APA style