Type of paper Research Paper
Subject Other
Number of pages 5
Format of citation MLA
Number of cited resources 5
Type of service Writing
Research Paper: this is a 5-6 page research paper. MLA in-text citations and a Works Cited page are required. The assignment is to research the life and work of a notable director in order to argue why that director should be considered an artist or an auteur. Please pay close attention to the following quotation: An auteur is a director who manifests a consistency of style and theme across his or her films. Consider also that auteur criticism¦is useful in helping us to understand the common themes and aesthetic decisions in films by the same director and that auteur criticism draws on other sources, like film history or formal analysis, to ensure that the paper is not simply an examination of the private life¦of the auteur (Gocsik, Barsam. Writing About Movies, 11). You will be required to watch at least two films by your director. You will have to cite the films in your paperthey are evidence in support of your argument. Of course, this includes some insightful analysis of form, of cinematic language. You must also include at least one professional review for each of the two filmsmore evidence in support of your argument. At least 5 sources are required, including at least one hard copy source from a reputable film publication. This means you cannot simply find all your research on the internet! The idea is to learn something about this person and his or her work. This will require research and time. The research papers will be given a letter grade using the colleges grading system. This assignment is due hard copy in class. No exceptions. So yeah, this is going to require two films to watch. I told my teacher that I was planning to do this on John McTiernan, but I wasnt super sure so theres some wiggle room.
