INSTRUCTIONS
Format
- . Create a three-line single space heading in the right corner with your name, assignment and date. Each paragraph must be a minimum length of 8 sentences. You will use Arial or Times New Roman font 12-point size and standard format between words with default 1-inch margins. The homework shall be doubled spaced but delete gaps between paragraphs. PROOFREAD YOUR ASSIGNMENT. This is an English class. Consult the rubric on PAWS for grading. Do not include the instructions in the assignment uploaded. Remember this is an English class also
- too many grammatical errors will result in the lower grade. Use Grammarly to help form sentences. Please avoid run-on sentences.
Assignment parameters:
Watch the entire film.
Jaws (1975) Director Steven Spielberg
This film is available on multiple streaming services. It is your responsibility to rent this film to complete this homework. It is available on Netflix, Hulu and Vudu.
Briefly describe the story(narrative) of this film in a paragraph. How did the hero(s) defeat the shark? How did angles, shots and camera affect your interpretation of the main characters and their feelings? How did the director build sympathy for Quint, Brody, Hooper and other characters in the film? Were there any characters you despised? How did you feel when some of characters and people in the community died in the film? Did the director use angles and camera movement to help you with this interpretation? Describe some of these techniques in the film. What angles, positions and camera movement were used to express the evil of the shark and the dangers of fighting the shark? The element of surprise was featured predominantly in this film what shots and angles shocked and/or surprised you? Lastly what is your overall evaluation of the film? Is there one scene that really made an impact on you? Please explain why! This film is a significant landmark film from the 1970’s, do you feel that its status is justified? Are there any films you have seen that borrow production, sound design or narrative ideas from this film? (Homage) Explain.