Group Film Titles

Enter the following information in the comments section of this post:

Group name (example: India 1)
Film Title (example: Farewell My Concubine)
Country of Origin of Film (example: China)

Media Analysis Report

• Choose an international film that you want to analyze (note: a copy must be available and submitted together with the final report
• Proposed titles need to be published on the above post on 1 March
• I will approve or suggest a new title on 4 March (Check this blog)
• Each member of your group must watch the film and have a group discussion to analyze the film
• A minimum 20-page hard copy report must be turned in on 29 March
• A copy of the film (DVD or computer file) must be turned in together with the report
• See below for a list of questions to be answered in your report
  

Questions for Media Analysis Report

1. Describe the overall summary of the film and introduce the main characters. List the country of origin, location, and location(s) of the film.
2. Is the film adapted from fiction or drama, or is it based on an original idea and screenplay? If it is an adaptation, does it follow the original and neglect the cinematic opportunities of the story? Or does it sacrifice the original work for unnecessary cinematic devices? If the story is original, how fresh or innovative is it?
3. Are the characters believable? Is there plot believable?
4. What is the theme of the film? Is it obvious or only subtly evident? Do the plot, acting, and other elements in the film successfully impart the theme to the viewer? What is the relationship between the title of the film and the theme?
5. Is the cinematography effective? Does the film make certain use of color, texture, lighting, etc. to enhance the theme, mood, setting?
6. Are camera angles used effectively? Are they ever used for a particular effect?
7. Does the film make use of symbols or symbolism? What purpose do the symbols serve? Are they used effectively? How does the symbolism in the film contribute to or enhance the film’s overall theme?
8. What is the message that the Director and Producer is trying to communicate to the audience?
9. How does the film represent the country of origin? How does the country of origin influence how the film is made?
10. Write down comments from each member of your group about the film.

Students Without IPG Points (As of 22 February)

If your matrix number is listed below, you have ZERO IPG points.
This will affect your final grade! Please be more active in class.

101837	112697	114239
110111	112703	114291
110225	112760	114379
110970	112833	114406
110985	112863	114587
111452	112901	114627
111730	112951	115001
111840	113501	115118
111930	113564	122920
111946	113628	123020
111957	113681	123090
112013	114035	128496
112035	114043	128507
112193	114128	128525
112443	114142	128547
112639

IPG Points (22 February)

IPG points awarded on 22 February:

110226 Siti Nur Aqilla Binti Omar
110978 Harlinah Binti Nantong
111658 Mohd Zulkifli Bin Mat Jusoh
112075 Rosni Binti Abd Kadir
112276 Nurshafina Binti Abd Rahman
112411 Naggajothi A/p Perumar
112519 Norfatiha Binti Mamat
112757 Khairunnisak Binti Azman
113705 Thamilmani A/p Saladurai.
114974 Jeyamalar A/p Ramachandran
115137 Leng Chih Ying
115201 Mohamad Fitri Bin Sahari
122649 Mutia Pamela
122717 Anisa Nastiti Suryandari
122728 Turseena Amelia Yahya
123045 Fauziah Binti Ismail

IPG Points (8-11 Feb)

109977 Fazilah Binti Roslan
109995 Mohamad Syafiq B Sahap
110226 Siti Nur Aqilla Binti Omar (2)
110978 Harlinah Binti Nantong
110990 Yeoh Mei Fern
111024 Mohd Shaharum Bin Daud
111052 Siti Saidah Binti Mohammd Rostam
111086 Nik Nurul Atikah Bte Nik Mahmud
111177 Nor 'aidah Binti Mat Ghani (2)
112067 Siti Hajar Aishah Binti Mohamad
112075 Rosni Binti Abd Kadir
112276 Nurshafina Binti Abd Rahman
112286 Noor Hidayah Binti Shafiee (2)
112709 Siti Norfatimah Bt Saimi
112781 Masitah Nor Fatimah Binti Md Zahari
112844 Ponni A/p Ramachandran (2)
113217 Nor Faizah Binti Abdul Karim
113330 Che Nur Hazar Sofia Binti Che Johan
113697 Mohd Hasriq Bin Hasan
113705 Thamilmani A/p Saladurai
114045 Zuriman Bin Zakaria (2)
114249 Venessa Maria A/p Ramesh Ramanujam (2)
114280 Mohd Najib Bin Ismail
115137 Leng Chih Ying
115150 Norhamizah Binti Rahim
115178 Sulochana Das A/p K T Onirudhoo
115206 Krisnah A/p Selvem (2)
130045 Nur Hidayah Binti Ahmad

Students Without IPG Points

Please note that the following students have NEVER participated in any class discussions / Q&A. This is a friendly reminder that you will need to collect points to receive a good IPG grade:

101837	112639	114142
109977	112697	114239
110111	112703	114291
110225	112709	114379
110970	112757	114406
110978	112760	114587
110985	112781	114627
111452	112833	114974
111730	112863	115001
111840	112901	115118
111930	112951	115150
111946	113330	122920
111957	113501	123020
112013	113564	123045
112035	113628	123090
112067	113681	128496
112075	114035	128507
112193	114043	128525
112411	114045	128547
112443	114128

IPG Points

*Special thanks to Ponni A/p Ramachandran for inviting the guest speakers (Dominik and Daniel)

109995 Mohamad Syafiq B Sahap
111177 Nor 'aidah Binti Mat Ghani
112286 Noor Hidayah Binti Shafiee
112844 Ponni A/p Ramachandran
112921 Siti Hasnah Binti Sa'at
114143 Sharmini A/p Krishna Radha
114249 Venessa Maria A/p Ramesh Ramanujam
115137 Leng Chih Ying
130028 Rabiatul Adawiyah Md Suhaimi

Notes:
It has come to my attention that some of you are signing without participating in class. I will not mention any names but you know who you are. If this is repeated in the future, I have no choice but to penalize you.

Class Presentations

• Country reports that have a 90 or higher mark are chosen to present (note: if you are not ready to present on the dates below, a 30 mark deduction will be applied to your paper)
  
• Please prepare a 45 to 60 minute presentation on the following dates.
• Use multimedia (images, audio, and video) to highlight key elements in the media system of your country.
• If you use video, make sure its in .wmv format (flash videos or .flv cannot be played directly)
• All students are expected to participate in class (this will affect your IPG mark)

8-Feb: India 1
11-Feb: Saudi Arabia
22-Feb: Indonesia
25-Feb: United Kingdom
1-Mar: Hong Kong
4-Mar: Philippines
8-Mar: Somalia
11-Mar: Singapore 1
29-Mar: US 1
1-Apr: China
5-Apr: Korea 1
8-Apr: Korea 2