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The Quest

The notion of The Quest is evident in many aspects of our lives; in the films we watch, in the books we

read, in the television programs we enjoy and in the advertising we see. Joseph Campbell discovered

common patterns running through hero myths and stories from around the world and he called this

common structure ‘The Monomyth’, which can be applied to almost all Quest genre stories. In this focus

study, you will learn about and identify the key elements of the Quest story and its character archetypes.

You will find a digital copy of this assessment guide and other resources on Google Classroom.

The Google Classroom code is ggzzga1

Kelly’s email: kwyburd@korowal.nsw.edu.au

To meet the requirements of this course, you must complete all class work and assessment tasks.

The syllabus outcomes assessed are 1A and 5C.

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Part A: Factsheet (10 marks) Due: Friday 31st March

In class, we will explore Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth and the character archetypes that are typical in these

kinds of stories.

You will design and produce a fact sheet that contains key information about Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth.

Your fact sheet must contain the following:

• Explain who Joseph Campbell is and why he is famous

• Provide a brief summary of each element of the monomyth

• Use a well-known film of your choice to use as an example for each element

• Ensure that all information is set out in a logical and effective way

• Presentation is neat and polished

• Use creativity and visual flair to appeal to readers

Fact Sheet Marking Criteria

• Provides a factsheet that communicates accurate and well-informed understanding of The

Quest genre

• Information is delivered in a logical, effective and innovative way 9-10

• Provides a factsheet that communicates accurate understanding of The Quest genre

• Information is delivered in a logical and effective way 7-8

• Provides a factsheet that communicates sound understanding of The Quest genre

• Delivery of information needs some refinement 5-6

• Provides a factsheet that communicates basic understanding of The Quest genre

• Delivery of information needs ample refinement 3-4

• A mark in this range indicates no or a non-serious attempt 1-2

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Part B: Film Study (20 marks) Due: Wednesday 3rd May

We will study a film during class that fits into the Quest genre and will identify each of the key story elements and

character archetypes as we watch the film.

Your job is to work in pairs to create an illustrative video to help your viewers understand WHY the film is part of

the Quest genre. The audience of your video consists of people who have not seen the film, so you must be

descriptive and use examples from the film to support your response. We will look at examples and discuss ideas

during class.

Extension: If you would like to challenge yourself you may choose your own film to review. You must have

approval from me before choosing this option.

You must include the following information in your video:

1. Briefly explain who Joseph Campbell is and why he is famous

2. Introduce the film and give details of the title, director and production year

3. Explain the purpose or reason for the quest in the film and identify each story element

4. Identify and explain who the key archetypal characters are

5. Identify and explain which type of hero the protagonist is

The way in which you choose to represent the information is up to you. For example:

• Documentary with commentary

• Interview with the director

• YouTube-style

• Lecture with slides and commentary

• Anything that interests you!

You will also submit a written summary of the information expressed within your video. There will be a digital

template posted to Google Classroom for you to fill in.

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Film Study Marking Criteria

• Provides a well-structured, engaging and innovative presentation

• Communicates accurate and well-informed understanding of The Quest genre

• Utilises textual references with expert accuracy and effect

• Demonstrates excellent planning and preparation

17-20

• Provides a well-structured and engaging presentation

• Communicates accurate understanding of The Quest genre

• Utilises textual references with accuracy and effect

• Demonstrates good planning and preparation

13- 16

• Presentation has good opportunities for audience engagement

• Communicates satisfactory understanding of The Quest genre

• Utilises textual references with satisfactory accuracy and effect

• Demonstrates satisfactory planning and preparation

9-12

• Presentation has limited opportunity for audience engagement

• Communicates limited understanding of The Quest genre

• Utilises textual references with limited accuracy and effect

• Demonstrates limited planning and preparation

5-8

• A mark in this range indicates no or a non-serious attempt 1-4

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Assessment Schedule

Friday 17th March

Introduction

Cycle A

Tuesday 21st March

Cycle A

Wednesday 22nd March

Cycle A

Friday 24th March

Cycle A

Tuesday 28th March

Cycle A

Wednesday 29th March

Cycle A

Friday 31st March

Fact Sheet DUE

Cycle A

Tuesday 4th April

Year 7 Camp

Cycle B

Wednesday 5th April

Year 7 Camp

Cycle B

Friday 7th April

Last day of Term 1

Cycle B

Autumn Holidays

Wednesday 26th April

First day of Term 2

Cycle B

Friday 28th April

Class time to work on Film Study

Cycle B

Tuesday 2nd May

Class time to work on Film Study

Cycle B

Wednesday 3rd May

Film Study DUE

Cycle B