GroupPresentation

=Group Presentation=

In groups of four, you will give a 20-30 minute presentation in which you present a formal analysis of a film of your choosing. You should analyze the ways that elements of cinematography, mise-en-scene, editing, and sound contribute to the movie's meaning. Your analysis should help support an argument about the film's theme. Your presentation should include analyses of screen shots or clips from the film.

Points to remember

 * Everyone in the group must participate.
 * Everyone will receive the same grade.
 * The grade will be based on three things: content (including thesis and support, depth of analysis), organization and clarity, and use of visuals and the handout. Here is a copy of the [|rubric] (Word doc download).
 * PowerPoint is optional: use it only to enhance your presentation. Do not use it as a place to put your notes. Do not read from your slides.

Three parts to a presentation

 * 1) Slides and/or film clips the audience will see
 * 2) Notes only you will see
 * 3) Handout to be taken away

Handout
Your presentation should include a one-page handout for the class to take away with them. The handout should include the essence of your presentation's message. For example, if your audience only remembers three things from your presentation, what should those three things be? You could list them on your handout. What if your audience only remembers one thing from your presentation?

Presentation tips
Take to heart the excellent presentation tips on [|Garr Reynold's website]. Reynolds writes from the point of view of a business consultant, but don't let that turn you off. His advice applies to most presentation situations.