The Pursuit of Happyness

The Assignment:

After watching the feature film “The Pursuit of Happyness” you must complete a film study

 The film study can be completed in any of the following 3 styles:

o Written (1000 words minimum)
o Poster Board (2 Bristol Board Minimum)
o Creative (Written proposal must be approved)

 Each of the 4 choices for the film study have the following expectations:

1. Discuss the 3 themes below as they relate to the film itself.

a. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

i. Apply the theory to Chris throughout the movie
 Physiological, Safety, Love & Belonging, Esteem, Self Actualization
ii. Discuss Chris’ development from start to finish
 Where did he start/finish? Justify. How did he get there?
b. Decision Making
i. Discuss the different types of decisions that were made throughout the movie
 Planned, Default, Impulse, Emotional, Resistance
ii. Outline Chris’ decision making process with regards to accepting the internship
 Identify, Consider, Choose, Act, Evaluate
iii. Discuss the factors influenced Chris’ decision making
 Values, Peers, Habits, Feelings, Family, Risk/Reward, Age
c. Working to Achieve Your Goals
i. Discuss the types of resources that were available to Chris
 Human, Material, Community, Natural
ii. Discuss how Chris managed his resources (effectively & ineffectively)
 Expanding, Conserving, Exchanging, Substituting

2. All Major Class Material listed below must be linked to the movie with specific examples and
rationale for their importance.

a. Self Concept h. Communication

b. Self Esteem i. Conflict & Conflict Resolution
c. Responsibility j. Family Structure
d. Values k. Job Loss
e. The Way We Dress l. Adjusting to Change
f. Multiple Intelligences m. Motivation
g. Factors Influencing who we are n. Goal Setting
Marking Scheme

A. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs / 20 (APP)

B. Decision Making / 20 (COMM)
C. Working to Achieve Your Goals / 20 (T&I)
D. Major Class Material / 20 (K&U)
E. (I) Written Work Rubric /20 (TACK)

E. (II) Visual Aid Rubric /20 (TACK)

TOTAL A+B+C+D+E(I) OR E(II) = /100 marks