Everything you need for the Film Worksheet is in the worksheet, itself, but here is additional information:

The Film Worksheet assignment is similar to the Art Worksheet, except that you will have more to keep track of — sound effects, moving images, and a plot with characters. I recommend looking over the film worksheet before you go to the theater and make notes afterward. You will be surprised at how much you remember.

Film Worksheet Rubric
Film Worksheet Rubric
Criteria    Ratings    Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSTEP 1: State the title of the film.
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10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSTEP 2.1: tells how the audience influenced viewing the film. Tells how conditions in the theater influenced viewing the film. Meets Word count requirement.   
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25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSTEP 2.2: Tells how the film kept them engaged, or not. Includes dramatic (acting, script, etc.) and technical aspects (camera work, music, and other elements of film production). Meets Word count requirement.   
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25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSTEP 2.3: Discusses at least 2 aspects from each category (Literary, Dramatic, Cinematic) Meets word count requirements.   
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15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSTEP 3: Meets Word count requirement, give or take 5 words Uses evidence from Previous steps (2.1, 2.2, 2.3).   
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25.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0

SELECTING A FILM
When you select a film to see, you will find that the Internet has some helpful websites that list all films in American theaters, along with their reviews and cast credits. This semester Im providing you with links to a few of these websites, instead of a list of specific titles. So, your job is to carefully pick a film to see.

Look for films that you think have enough of a plot and technical aspects to write about in a balanced discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the film. Chances are the films that interest you, because you know something about the topic, will be films you can write about intelligently.

Here are a few of the websites the websites:

Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

IMDb is one of the most complete listings of thousands of movies, now part of Amazon.

http://www.imdb.com/showtimes/?ref_=nv_tp_sh_3 (Links to an external site.)

Fandango

Fandango is a ticket sales service that also sorts theater listings by region and provides trailers and reviews of films in theaters.

http://fandango.com (Links to an external site.)

Moviefone

Moviefone is a service owned by AOL and lists theater times and film reviews.

http://www.moviefone.com/new-movie-releases/ (Links to an external site.)

Google

If you search Google with the query, movies in theaters now, you will get an easy-to-browse list.

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=movies+in+theaters+now (Links to an external site.)

Wexner Center for the Arts Film/Video Theater

An alternative to Hollywood movies are the independent films, which you are not likely to see in commercial theaters, is Columbuss Wexner Center for the Arts Film/Video Theater.

http://wexarts.org/film-video (Links to an external site.)

Choose 1 of the following research topics and use EBSCOhost, ProQuest, or any research resource select 3 resources.

Possible Topics:

Artificial Intelligence
Bioterrorism
Copyright Law; The TEACH Act
Cyberbullying
Diseases and Disorders such as:
Alzheimers Disease
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Epilepsy
Lupus
Ecotourism
Hazing
Home Schooling
Immunization Debates
Learning Disabilities
Plagiarism

1. Select three resources you might use for a paper on this topic.

2. Include specific source information about each of the three resources you chose, indicating: (a) the author of the item; (b) the date of publication; and (c) the book, periodical, or website where the information can be found. You will not be graded on the details of citation style, but your assignment should include all of the above information. (If you are already familiar with proper citation style, feel free to cite your information in that format. Otherwise, just list the items.)

2. Indicate why you chose these sources. Write two or three sentences explaining each choice.

***Keep in mind that this assignment involves the initial part of the research process, selection and evaluation of resources, not the actual writing of a paper.***

—Your assignment should consist of:

1. Three appropriate resources from credible sources for the chosen topic.
2. Information about the author, date of publication, and source (book, periodical, or website) of each resource.
3. A reason why you chose each source over others.