Lecture Notes: Film Analysis Assignment
Overview
- Objective: Analyze a film using various motivational theories.
- Film Options:
- The Martian
- 127 Hours
- ALIVE (about a rugby/soccer team)
- 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:
- Instinct Theory
- Incentive Theory
- Drive-Reduction Theory
- Arousal Theory
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- 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
| Theory | Scene Description | Theory Application |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Instinct Theory | [Describe Scene] | [Apply Theory] |
| Incentive Theory | [Describe Scene] | [Apply Theory] |
| Drive-Reduction | [Describe Scene] | [Apply Theory] |
| Arousal Theory | [Describe Scene] | [Apply Theory] |
| Maslow’s Hierarchy| [Describe Scene] | [Apply Theory] |
| Expectancy Theory | [Describe Scene] | [Apply Theory] |
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.