Science Fiction Spring 2013- Chausse/Cozzolino

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Film Presentations –

Over the course of this semester, each of you will sign up to present a short film clip of your choice. It will be your responsibility to select the film, attain a DVD copy of it, and present a brief 5-10 minute presentation to the class that outlines how that segment represents some theme/aspect of the unit we are studying. Your presentation should be formatted into a typed, hardcopy that answers the questions on the back of this sheet. This typed guide to your presentation must be finished and submitted at least two days before your presentation date. The guide must also be uploaded to turnitin.com under the film presentation assignment.

For example, if you were to sign up for a presentation during our study of “Aliens,” you might opt to show a clip from the film ET-The Extraterrestrial. You would choose what portion of the film best portrays one of the following questions: (1) Are human beings xenophobic? (2) What is the possibility that life exists on other planets? Or (3) How might alien civilizations interact with people on earth? After showing that particular clip, you would then briefly explain its relevance to the topic and question, and maybe take questions from the other students in class.

Each student will be responsible for at least one presentation. Questions for each unit of study:

Post Apocalypse

a. What are the potential causes of civilization’s Children in Science Fiction demise/destruction? a. Why are children portrayed as b. How might man adapt to an vulnerable innocents or demonic antagonistic environment? monsters? Futuristics Alien Encounters a. How might some of today’s a. Are human beings xenophobic? advancements in medicine, technology, environmental b. What is the possibility that life science, and geo-politics affect exists on other planets? the course of human life? c. How might alien civilizations Man and Machine interact with the peoples of the a. Who or what is in control- man earth? or his technology? Time Travel b. How closely can a machine a. What are the theories involved approximate a human being? in time travel? Science Fiction Spring 2013- Chausse/Cozzolino Chausseclasses.wikispaces.com

b. Would changing the past a. What distinguishes fantasy automatically alter the present? writing from science fiction?

Fantasy

Preparing to Present Your Film to the Class

Respond to the following questions after watching the film you will present to the class. Type your answers. These questions are due before your presentation.

1. What is the name of the film, prominent stars, director and the year the film was released?

2. Is this a science fiction or fantasy film? Why?

3. What is the basic setting (time, place) and the type of film (comedy, action/adventure, drama, horror, etc.)?

4. How will you capture the class’s attention and get the class interested in your movie? Will you describe some intriguing scenario, present some conflict, introduce important characters, or use some other method? Explain in detail the approach you will use.

5. Briefly outline the plot of the movie. Choose at five key events that you feel are significant.

6. List the clips you will share with the class. List the time stamp of each clip. Explain why you chose each clip. How does each support your belief that this film is a quality science fiction or fantasy film?

7. After showing the clips, you must answer the following questions for the class:

a. What is the film’s message? Science Fiction Spring 2013- Chausse/Cozzolino Chausseclasses.wikispaces.com

b. How is the film grounded in reality? What present day events are extrapolated?

c. What elements of basic human nature are depicted?

8. How does the film help to answer one of the essential questions for the units of this course?

Film Presentation Rubric

1. Student is prepared with the required materials: film, discussion points, and a printed hardcopy of the presentation.

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2. The film and information presented is relevant and appropriate for the current area of study.

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3. The film segments shown are short clips that enhance the viewer’s understanding of the unit of study. The segments have been carefully selected and the presenter is fully prepared to explain/discuss these particular scenes.

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4. The discussion following the film addresses one or more of the unit’s essential questions. The presenter can easily explain the film’s relevance and clearly draw comparisons and connections to the material being studied.

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5. The presentation is accompanied by a typed paper that lists the film being used, highlights the points of the discussion, and includes a brief rationale of why the film was selected by the presenter. The typed paper is submitted to turnitin.com.

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Presentations will take place on long period days:

Wednesday February 4 Monday April 1 Monday May 20

Monday February 25th Tuesday April 9 Wednesday May 29

Tuesday March 5 Wednesday April 24 Thursday June 6

Wednesday March 13 Thursday May 2

Thursday March 21 Friday May 10

Title of Film______Year ______

Director______Key Actors ______

Consider the following questions as you watch your classmate’s presentation:

1. What is a question you would like to ask the presenter about the film? Expain why.

2. How does the film clip support or amplify what the presenter has said about the film? Science Fiction Spring 2013- Chausse/Cozzolino Chausseclasses.wikispaces.com

3. How does the film support our study of science fiction?

4. Would you watch this movie? Provide reasons for your answer.