Final Project

I chose the Joker (Joker 2019) and would like you to create a presentation and a poster for me using Strain Theory.

In this course, we have examined how criminological theories explain criminal behavior, decision-making, and motivation. These theories are frequently reflected in fictional portrayals of crime in movies and television.

In this assignment, you will apply one criminological theory to a fictional criminal or villain, using specific clips or excerpts from media to defend and illustrate your analysis.

This is a presentation-based assignment, not a paper. Your argument must be supported by visual and audio evidence from the media itself.

Presentation Requirements:

1. Length & Format
   • 5-7 minutes total (strict time limit)
   • 4-7 PPT slides
   • Slides should be visual and not text-heavy
   • You will present live in class during the scheduled time
2. Media Components
   • You must include at least 2 short clips or excerpts
     • Each clip should be no longer than 45 seconds
     • Clips must come from the movie or show featuring your character
   • Clips must be embedded in the slides
     • Dont just put a link that opens to a different browser
   • Clips should directly support your theory application
     • If clips are missing or irrelevant, points will be deducted
3. Handout
   • In addition to the presentation, students must submit a one-page handout that accompanies their presentation.
     • This handout allows you to expand on ideas that cannot fit into a 5-7 minute presentation.
     • This is not a script. The handout will provide deeper explanation and clarification of your chosen clips and theory.

Presentation Structure:

1. Title Slide
   • Character name
   • Movie or show title
   • Chosen criminological theory
   • Your name & course (CRMJ 305)
2. Character Overview
   • Briefly introduce the character
     • Who are they?
     • What crimes do they commit?
   • Keep this concise. The focus is analysis, not plot summary
3. Criminological Theory Overview
   • Name the theory
   • Identify its key concepts of the theory, explaining it in your own words
     • You are not defining the theory generically. You are setting up how it applies to your chosen character
4. Media Clip #1 Theory in Action
   • Show your first clip
   • After the clip, explain:
     • What specific behavior, dialogue, or decision reflects the theory?
     • Which concept from the theory is illustrated here?
   • You must explicitly connect the clip to the theory.
5. Media Clip #2 Reinforcing the Theory
   • Show your second clip
   • Explain:
     • How this moment further supports your theory
     • Whether it shows escalation, reinforcement, or consequence
   • Your explanation should demonstrate interpretation, not description.
6. Prevention & Criminal Justice Response
   • Using your theory:
     • What interventions could have prevented this characters criminal path?
     • If this character were real:
       • How would they likely be handled by the criminal justice system?

Handout Structure:

1. The format is up to you, so you can be creative with it
   • For instance, you can make an infographic, pamphlet, flyer, etc.
2. Sections:
   • Character & Media Information
   • Theory Overview
   • Clip-to-Theory Mapping
     • For each clip, include:
       • Episode or movie title
       • Timestamp range
       • Brief description of what occurs
       • Specific theory concept illustrated
       • One or two sentences explaining why this clip supports your argument
   • Prevention & Criminal Justice Implications

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