The Director and Auteur Theory Paper
Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that focuses on how your chosen director and his/her films meet the criteria posed by auteur theory and advance the possibilities of storytelling through the medium of film. Review the Week 3 Sample Paper, which provides a clear guide for developing a solid analysis as well as insight on composition.
In your Paper,
Explain auteur theory.
- Describe, using Chapter 8 of the text as a reference, the criteria for what makes a director an auteur.
- Identify a director who meets the criteria posed by auteur theory
- Summarize briefly the ways in which this director meets those criteria using examples from at least two of the director’s films.
- Apply the lens of auteur theory in breaking down the director’s technical competence, distinguishable personality, and interior meaning using specific examples of his/her work (e.g., particular scenes or plot components).
- Analyze the specific ways in which filmmaking techniques, consistent themes, and storytelling distinguish your chosen director as an auteur among his/her peers.
Must be 1000 to 1200 words in length and formatted according to APA style
- Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
- Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
Course Citation: Goodykoontz, B., Jacobs. C.P., Meetze, J., & Pritts, N. (2019). Film: From watching to seeing (3rd ed.) [Electronic version]. https://content.ashford.edu/