Reaction Paper: Scene Breakdown

Choose any film we have not watched in class and watch (or rewatch) it.

Then, in a 1-2 page, double spaced essay, analyze a single scene from the film and describe how it’s meaning is constructed through editing.

(*note: a scene is a moment in a film that occurs at one place at one time. Once there is a break in either place OR time, the scene changes. For example, a conversation between a couple at a restaurant would be one scene. That scene may contain several shots – a wide shot of the whole space, a close up of each character talking, a close up on the condensation dripping down a glass, etc. – but if one of the characters gets up and uses the restroom and we follow them in there as they fix their makeup, that would be the start of a new scene.)

Break down the scene by describing each shot in detail.

How do you think these shots relates to the overall theme or tone of the film? Why would the director and editor choose those shots instead of the others they may have filmed in production?

AVOID talking about plot and acting/performance at length. Only give necessary details that someone who has never seen the movie may need to understand the scene.

For instance, look at the following scene from Moonlight by Barry Jenkins (up until 2:04):

Moonlight – Swimming Scene ("The Middle Of The World") (Links to an external site.)Moonlight - Swimming Scene ("The Middle Of The World")

A reaction paper on this scene would begin by talking about the wide shot of young Chiron and Juan as the latter gets ready to go in the water. You could describe how the camera slowly tracks forward (moving on a dolly in to the characters) as Juan encourages Chiron to follow him. Chiron’s then moves towards the camera and stands looking out at Juan and the water. When he moves closer, the focus also follows him and isolates Chiron from the background as it falls out of focus. 

It then cuts to a handheld shot looking up at Chiron from the water. The water occasionally splashes over the lens and obscures the view. 

Next, the scene cuts to a closer shot of Juan holding Chiron just at the top of the water. Waves continue to crash over the lens, but in looking up, their faces are carved out from the blue sky above them. The upward angle again as well as the baptismal waters harken back to religious imagery. Juan cradles Chiron’s head and holds him like a child. He becomes a father figure to Chiron and this moment solidifies it. 

We jump cut as Chiron’s confidence grows. The pacing becomes quicker. As Juan teaches him, we get a succession of 4 shots where they are both in the frame together until Chiron tries to swim on his own and the camera pans right to follow him off into the ocean. The camera pans back to Juan emphasizing the distance between them as Chiron finally starts to get the hang of how to swim. 

Then we see a few shots of Chiron as struggling against the waves. The waves feel more prominent here as he swims out. The camera is slightly lower than before mimicking Chiron as he struggles to keep his head above water. And the audience can only really see the back of Chiron’s head in these shots. It feels dangerous. And he gets smaller as he swims away from shore…

The above would be a good beginning stage of your essay. Make sure to be specific by giving concrete and thorough examples like you see above. Take what you see here and expand upon these concepts in your own assignment. Avoid general statements and terms like “good” and “bad” as judgements. You are almost taking a scientific approach to analysis at this stage. What is in front of you and what could it mean?

Film Chosen: 6 Underground (2019) by Michael Bay

 
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analyzing the effects of power, politics, and conflict on leaders and subordinates.

 In this assignment, you will write an essay analyzing the effects of power, politics, and conflict on leaders and subordinates. When used incorrectly, power, politics, and conflict can derail an organization and corrupt a leader. However, successful leaders are able to use these strategies in a positive way to motivate employees and benefit the organization. In your essay, explain what strategies leaders should use when faced with the following situations. 

 Your company opened a new production facility in Florida that uses non-union labor. Within one year, production numbers from the new facility surpassed those at the home facility in Michigan that uses union labor. There is a growing conflict between managers of both facilities. How could you use this information to increase production at the home facility? Could you use this information to increase production at both facilities? 

A decrease in demand for oil has caused your refinery to cut back on production, necessitating a hiring freeze and elimination of bonuses for workers, which were based on company production and profits. Supervisors are telling you that the workers are beginning to grumble and there is talk of a strike. You just received word that the company margins are high enough to merit a slight pay increase and a marginal increase in production. How would you leverage this power to increase employee satisfaction as the company begins to turn things around? 

Bob is a hard-working, intelligent, and loyal employee at your company. However, Bob keeps to himself, never takes credit for any work he does, and never offers suggestions to help the company or others. He says that he is not interested in politics and that he simply wants to do his work. Bob has been passed up for promotion several times. How would you help Bob understand the importance of becoming politically savvy and that not all office politics are bad? 

 In your essay, be sure to address each situation, and use examples from your research to back up your explanations. Compare and contrast leadership approaches used to address each situation. Feel free to add details to each scenario as necessary for the purpose of explanation. Be sure to include an introduction in your essay. 

 Your essay should be at least three pages in full length, not including the title and reference pages, which are required as part of this assignment. You are required to use at least two outside sources, one of which must come from the Waldorf Online Library. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations. 

Don’t Bid if you cant write Academic (I am Grad school getting my master)

APA is a must.

 
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PERFORMANCE TASK ANALYSIS

This Assignment is a Performance Task in which you will apply strategies that support effective communication and collaboration, establishing foundations for respectful, reciprocal, and responsive partnerships. In addition, you will apply principles of effective communication through the development of communication plans.

Specifically, you will imagine that you are a teacher at Blue Stream Early Learning Center, and you have been assigned the 4- to 5-year-old classroom for the new school year. It is two weeks before classes begin, and you have received a list of the children who will be in your classroom, as well as the contact information for their families. You have never met these children or their families.

Your response to this Assignment should:

  • Reflect the criteria provided in the Rubric.
  • Adhere to the required assignment length.
  • Use the APA course paper template available here.
  • Download the Writing Checklist to review prior to submitting your Assignment.

This Assignment requires submission of one (1) document that includes:

  • One two- to three-page family engagement analysis.
  • Three two-page individualized family communication plans.
  • One two-page family newsletter
 
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Introduction to College Writing and Steps in the College Writing Process

The University has five learning goals that guide instruction across all programs and help ensure graduates can show excellence in the following:

  1. Professional competence and values
  2. Critical thinking and problem solving
  3. Communication
  4. Information utilization
  5. Collaboration

This assignment supports these learning goals and specifically addresses the college writing process, as well as the considerations for successful communication throughout your college career.

Review “Introduction to College Writing” and “Steps in the College Writing Process” of Student Success.

In this worksheet, you will be answering questions about effective communication, academic integrity, and the college writing process.

  Your assignment must be submitted as a MS Word document. You can type your answers directly into the worksheet 

 
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