Ever wonder about how architecture is represented in science fiction, fantasy, crime, drama, comedy, or anime films? This assignment has you critically engage with how architecture is represented and how it’s represented in movies. You will choose a movie (not a television show, series, or limited series) but a feature-length film, and answer the questions below. You then will submit these elements in a single page pdf (under 2MB) with the image of your film still and your responses to the following questions about your selection. Answer all three questions utilizing any information or terminology gained from your ARCH 151 coursework.
Choose one film. Your selected movie can be from any genre or period but the assignment requirements must represent and describe an architectural or urban scene. Capture one film still (screenshot) from your selected movie, and then include these and the following in your submission:
Film Still: Include a single image of your selected film (still or screenshot), its title, release date, and a sentence or two describing the setting and plot.
Architectural Space: Describe the architectural space in your selected scene, its formal and structural elements (walls, floors, ceilings, structure, openings, stairs), materials and lighting condition, shadows, and colors, etc.). (70-100 words) [5 points]
Scene and Action: Describe the scene and actions in the selected location. (70-100 words) [5 points]
Architectural Critique: Write an architectural critique of the selected scene describing how the architecture facilitates, empowers, or challenges the film’s narrative and its theme. (70-100 words) [5 points]
Note: You are encouraged to read articles and reviews about your selected film, but your submission must be your own work. In case of intentional plagiarism, you will receive a failing grade on the assignment with no make-up opportunity.
Assignment 2: Architecture on Screen
Assignment 2: Architecture on Screen
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArchitectural Space
7 pts
Accurate and Detailed Description
The architectural space is accurately described using formal and structural elements, materials, and lighting.
5.6 pts
Good Description
A good description of the architectural space but could have provided more details or had one or two minor inaccuracies.
4.2 pts
Missing Some Details
The description is missing one or two details (structural, materials, lighting) or is hard to follow.
2.8 pts
Incorrect or Missing Most Details
The space is described using incorrect information or is missing all three details (structural, materials, lighting) in the description.
1.4 pts
Limited Description
A description is provided but does not describe any architectural elements.
0 pts
No Description/Connection to Architecture
The scene description is missing or has no details about the scene’s architecture.
7 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScene and Action
5 pts
Accurate and Detailed Description
Thoughtfully described the scene and actions in the selected location with details relating to the architectural space.
4 pts
Good Description
A good description but was missing a few details or had minor inaccuracies.
3 pts
Lacking Connection/Details
The description tries to connect the scene and actions to the architecture in the space but is missing details, is not clear, or could have provided more details.
2 pts
Incorrect or Missing Most Details
Incorrect information or missing some details about the scene or action.
1 pts
Limited Description
A description was written but does not relate to architectural space or the action of the scene.
0 pts
Missing Description/No Connection to Architecture
The description is missing or has no details about the scene and actions at the location.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArchitectural Critique
9 pts
Detailed and Thoughtful Critique
Well thought out critique that draws from the architectural space using correct terminology while referencing the film’s narrative.
7.2 pts
Good Critique
A good critique of the scene but could have created a stronger connection to the architecture.
5.4 pts
OK Critique
The critique was hard to follow, or the connection was too general but still tried to reference the architecture in the scene.
3.6 pts
Incorrect Information or Missing Details
The critique used incorrect terminology or was missing details related to the architecture in the scene.
1.8 pts
Limited Critique
The critique has no connection to architecture or the film’s narrative.
0 pts
Missing Critique
No critique.
9 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImage: Still, Title, Date, Short Description
4 pts
Full Marks
2 pts
Not all elements are included.
0 pts
No Marks
4 pts
Total Points: 25
