Music in Film Feature with AI Support

Adapted from: Courses on Film Studies and Contemporary Music.

Purpose

This assignment guides students through a scaffolded writing process to produce a music in film feature suitable for publication.

Learning Outcomes

• Compose a well-structured, publication-ready document of at least 2000 words.
• Demonstrate effective use of brainstorming, drafting, revising, and incorporating feedback.
• Critically analyze the role of music in film and its impact on emotional and narrative elements.

Instructions

Creative Format (Final Deliverable)

1. Brainstorming
   • Explore top film magazines and websites to identify how music enhances narratives and creates emotional impact.
   • Use AI tools such as ChatGPT to generate ideas or refine key concepts.
   • Search for reviews on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb to gather insights.
2. Pitch Topic
   • Share your ideas with your group for peer feedback.
3. Outline and Annotated Bibliography
   • Create an outline of your feature and compile a list of at least five credible sources.
   • Use Hemingway Editor to refine your outline for clarity and readability.
4. First Draft
   • Write a 2000-3000 word draft, incorporating research and clear structure:
     • Introduction with a compelling anecdote or hook.
     • Body with examples, analysis, and evaluation of music’s impact.
     • Conclusion reflecting on broader implications.
5. Peer Review and Feedback
   • Submit your draft for peer and instructor feedback.
6. Revision and Final Submission
   • Revise your draft using feedback. Include a table of revisions showing changes made.
   • Use AI tools like Microsoft Copilot to refine your final submission, ensuring clarity and coherence.
7. Reflection
   • Add a reflection covering:
     • Personal takeaways from the topic.
     • Rhetorical strategies for writing in this genre.
     • Process insights, including challenges and how you overcame them.

Documenting AI Use

• Include screenshots of AI outputs and describe how each tool was used.
• Fact-check AI-generated content and include a brief report on the accuracy of sources or suggestions.

Grading Criteria

• Quality of analysis and creativity in exploring music in film (40%).
• Effective use of the writing process (30%).
• Integration of feedback and revisions (20%).
• Ethical and effective documentation of AI tool use (10%).

Resources

• Music in film feature scaffolded assignment.
• Writing Center consultations for outline and revisions.
• Hemingway Editor to refine writing style.
• ChatGPT for brainstorming and outlining.