PURPOSE

Enlighten the class!

1. Explain key elements/observations/techniques the spectator should reflect on

2. Illustrate how these elements/observations/techniques correspond with overarching themes addressed in class (i.e. masculinity/masculinities, “male crises”)

3. Pose an open-ended question that sparks discussion

 

REQUIREMENTS

• Your presentation should be between five and seven minutes

• You will not be showing the clip – but you must have media (film stills, images, text) to reference during your presentation

• You must use appropriate film language – in addition to pointing out a film technique (i.e. high and low camera angles), explain what purpose they serve in this particular scene

• You must provide context – historical and/or filmic (please specify)*

• You must connect your observations/ analysis to overarching themes addressed in class (i.e. masculinity/masculinities, “male crises”)

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*Historical context deals with the ‘real.’ Provide some facts that help situate this scene in the appropriate historical, social, political context(s). Filmic context deals with the ‘reel’.

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PREPARATION

• Reflect & Connect

  • Two to three students will present during the same lesson. You are responsible for connecting with the other presenters to ensure that the same scene is not presented multiple times

  • Why have you chosen this scene?

  • What connections can you make between this scene and class discussions on Italian cinema and representations of masculinity/ masculinities/ ‘male crises’?

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• Re-watch scene (with & without sound)

  • What film elements do you find most striking (i.e. sound, color, mise-en-scene)?

  • Which film techniques to you observe? What purpose do they serve?

 

• Read/ review class notes, readings, viewing guide

  • Do these resources provide adequate historical/filmic context?

  • Do these resources adequately inform your understanding of representations of masculinity/masculinities in this scene?

  • Is more research required?

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• Complete additional research 

  •  Consider searching for interviews, podcasts, film reviews.                                                                         

• Prepare your presentation

  • Remember, you will not play a clip of the scene for the class. Think of a way to frame the scene you analyze in a way that will help your classmates recall it (i.e. When does this scene occur in the broader film narrative?)

  • Organize supporting media (film stills, images, key text). You can either ‘share your screen’ with the class or email these materials to me before your presentation (note: I cannot open ‘Pages’). If you utilize PowerPoint/ Google Slides I suggest that you include no more than 3 slides.

  • Provide a bibliography of sources (including class readings/ notes) referenced. Use MLA format.

  • Devise an open-ended question to pose to the class after your presentation. This question should prompt discussion, and it should be connected to course content.

  • You must submit all of these materials (supporting media, bibliography, open-ended question) on Blackboard by the day of your presentation.

 

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