Japanese Anime
Description
Description
For this project, you'll watch a Japanese animated movie (referred to as anime) and analyze it. You can watch the films in English or in Japanese with English subtitles. When you're done watching the film, you'll write an 8-sentence paragraph on how the Japanese animated film different from typical American animated movies. You can use any American animated movies for comparison (like Disney princess movies).
Requirements
Requirements
- Watch one of the movies listed (not just any anime movie)
- Write one 8-sentence paragraph on the topic: how is the Japanese animated movie different than typical American animated movies?
STEP 1: PICK A MOVIE
STEP 1: PICK A MOVIE
Choose one of these 3 movies to watch:
Choose one of these 3 movies to watch:
- Grave of the Fireflies (Hulu - Free)
- Mary & the Witch's Flower (Netflix)
- Your Name (Paid) *Yes, that's the title
STEP 2: WATCH MOVIE + NOTES
STEP 2: WATCH MOVIE + NOTES
Watch the movie you've chosen while taking notes. Specifically, on any paper, take notes on what stands out in the film as being different than American animated movies. You'll need to use 2 pieces of evidence in your paragraph, so make sure you have at least 2 good examples.
Watch the movie you've chosen while taking notes. Specifically, on any paper, take notes on what stands out in the film as being different than American animated movies. You'll need to use 2 pieces of evidence in your paragraph, so make sure you have at least 2 good examples.
STEP 3: WRITE A PARAGRAPH
STEP 3: WRITE A PARAGRAPH
You'll want to have the template for the writing assignment, like the ones we've used in class. To get it, follow these steps:
You'll want to have the template for the writing assignment, like the ones we've used in class. To get it, follow these steps:
- CLICK HERE to get to the Google Doc you'll need.
- Next, go to File > Make a Copy
- Once the new copy opens, click on the title in the upper left-hand corner and rename the file: [Your Name] Anime Paragraph
- Read over the directions on the top of the page.
- Write your paragraph in the empty boxes. This is just like what we've done in class (if you're in Digital Media).
Note: You can use dictation software if you want, like Siri (if your computer has that tool available). You could also technically do this assignment on your phone using the Google Docs app. You could use dictation that way as well.
STEP 4: SUBMIT
STEP 4: SUBMIT
To submit your paragraph:
To submit your paragraph:
- Open the week's assignment in Google Classroom
- Click the Add or create button on the upper right-hand side
- Choose Google Drive
- Select the paragraph you've been working on. It should come up in the recent files.
- Lastly, click Turn in!
