This document provides guidance on writing a reflective analysis for a creative project. It explains that a reflective analysis is a 750-word analytical essay that explains how specific micro features in a work were intended to elicit an emotional response from the audience. It offers tips for writing a good reflective analysis, including being concise, referring to scenes by number, explaining the intended emotional effects, discussing influences from other works, and applying Maurice Yacowar's film theory. Students must complete the reflective analysis by January 5th.

1. Reflective Analysis
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2. What is a Reflective Analysis
• An analytical essay looking at HOW you intended to use micro features
to create an emotional reaction from your audience.
• You have 750 words to complete this task.
• It is worth 10 marks (1/5 of your Creative Project mark or the difference
between a grade)

3. Tips for a good Reflective Analysis
• Be concise!
• You only have 750 words, you don’t have the space to rewrite entire sections of your Step Outline.
• Refer to scenes by their numbers, and be concise with your examples.
• Explain HOW you wanted these micro features to illicit an emotional response.
• If there is sound (eg. Screaming) is this meant to comfort or terrify an audience member. Why?
• Don’t just focus on one element, use a range in your RA to show the breadth of your
understanding
• Make references to other films that have inspired you
• Has a film inspired your characters? Setting? Disaster?
• Give specific examples showing how.
• Use Maurice Yacowar’s theory
• This will show you have considered the conventions of a disaster film and have used/defied them
• Show how your setting/characters/disaster fit into this or counter it.

4. Deadline
• You have until the 5th of January to complete your RA
• Start work on it as soon as you have finished your SO (due in on Friday)
• Make sure you are clear on what you need to do BEFORE you go away
for the holidays.