Lecture Notes: Film Analysis Assignment

Overview

• Objective: Analyze a film using various motivational theories.
• Film Options:
  1. The Martian
  2. 127 Hours
  3. ALIVE (about a rugby/soccer team)
  4. Apollo 13
• Platform Availability: Find the film on Netflix, Amazon, etc.

Task Instructions

• Choose one film from the list to analyze.
• Apply the following motivational theories to scenes in the film:
  1. Instinct Theory
  2. Incentive Theory
  3. Drive-Reduction Theory
  4. Arousal Theory
  5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  6. Expectancy Theory

Analysis Structure

• For each theory:
  • Describe the Scene: Identify and describe a scene (doesn’t need to be critical).
  • Apply the Theory: Explain how the theory accounts for the behaviors of characters in the scene.

Presentation Options

• Structured Table:
  • Use the format below for each theory:
    • Theory: Name of the theory
    • Scene: Description of the scene
    • Application: Explanation of the theory in context
• Paragraph Format:
  • Write 10 paragraphs, one for each scene and theory.
• Creative Presentation: Use innovative ways to present the analysis.

Example Table Format

Example Paragraph Format

• Instinct Theory:
  • Describe a scene and apply instinct theory to explain the characters’ behavior.
• Incentive Theory:
  • Describe a scene and apply incentive theory.
• Continue similarly for each theory.

Recommendations

• Watch the chosen film thoroughly.
• Take notes to identify appropriate scenes for each theory.
• Ensure a clear understanding of each motivational theory before application.