In order to understand this rich art form more fully, we will study and discuss a sampling of plays that exemplify different kinds of dramatic structure. If you are unable to accept the terms of the syllabus, the deadline for dropping the class and receiving a full refund is september 17th. I will also distribute and have you read a few supplemental essays and stories. Students will critically analyze film as an art form as well as a reflector and instigator of cultural values. The following provides links to syllabi on the web. This is a recent film and unfortunately we had problems getting the rights to stream it for you all so it is not required for class. In addition, every 2 late arrivals will count as an absence. You will be given a list of film pairs to choose from both are on reserve and available for viewing in the media lab of the citytech library. This course fulfills the hassdistribution requirement for category 3 performing arts. Introduction to film engflm 0400 university of pittsburgh, fall 2011. Then i will ask you to analyze and apply the readings.
The virtual community provides an opportunity for faculty, students, and friends of the gsws program to access pedagogical materials. It is really the only way that one can feel and experience for themselves what acting requires and get the most out of the class. Access to looking at movies ebook and digital resources after purchase and. Addresses the theory and practice of filmvideo production. If, for any reason, a student must miss a class, email us prior to class. This is a survey course designed to introduce you to the broad range of theoretical, formal, and historiographic issues specific to cinema. This course offers an introduction to the fundamental elements and processes of film production. Absence from class is defined as any time the students physical body is not inside the assigned classroom whether from nonattendance, lateness, taking unauthorized breaks, or leaving early.
A treatment is a short summary used to pitch an idea for a film. Absence is failure to attend any part of a class, from roll call to dismissal. Bring these to class the week after the screening to help you in discussion. Aug 11, 2011 if i had to guess and i do, id say intro to film sounds like an overview of film appreciation and film critique. Syllabus middle school film class class cancel due to covid19. Addresses the theory and practice of film video production. These will be graded on how well you relate your entries to acting.
Your analysis should be at least 400 typed words posted to the class blog and printed out for class. Timothy corrigan and patricia whites the film experience. Students will also be expected to learn the terminology of video productionpostproduction and use this terminology competently. It will focus on the qualities of the films and images as a 2dimension visual art form. An introduction to film course outline 2020 scholarships. Introduction to film and media studies fmst 01 syllabus.
Course syllabi spring 2020 western illinois university. Find study guides that will help you plan, create, and implement a course syllabus. Students will become familiar with the history of cinema, particularly american cinema. Students who have more than three absences excused or unexcused will receive a reduction on their final grade for the course. You will turn this in to me every two weeks see the course calendar for due dates. This course explores representations of gender in film, including power, heroism, embodiment, trans politics, feminism, misogyny, abuse, rape culture. Course syllabus intro to video production comm 5203 a. Java project tutorial make login and register form step by step using netbeans and mysql database duration. Doc introduction to film studies course syllabus christine. The study of film requires a keen, complex process of observation that takes into account the many sites of meaning within the medium everything from staging to soundtracks, directors to deleted scenes. Our library of syllabus and lesson plan courses covers a wide variety of topics including history, math, science. Introduction to international business ibus 201 syllabus. Much of the time the class will be divided into teams. Introduction to film studies is designed to provide students with an overview of film history and the skills necessary to analyze and critique film.
A student may be withdrawn from a class due to excessive absences. Students will analyze film through an examination of cinematography, editing, acting. A syllabus is also a commitment on the part of both the professor and each student to adhere to the dictates of the syllabus. Along the way, therefore, you will get a sense of the entire flow of film editing including its thought processes. In this course, students will become familiar with the history of film and acquire a language to discuss, analyze and write about film. Attendance is an important component to succeeding in this course.
This course introduces students to film aesthetics through the analysis of film form. Students will be given a map of the amazon region and asked to learn certain key features cities, rivers, nations, etc. My hope is that you leave this class a better person than when you entered. Department of english course syllabi spring 2020 see all our archived syllabi in the process of being dated back to the 80s the syllabi for each semester are. I understand that class participation comes more naturally to some than other but regardless everyone needs to come prepared and make a significant effort to make contributions to the class discussion every class. Understand the role of poststructural analysis in examining modern and postmodern social phenomena. Regular, everyday class attendance is expected of all students. Course syllabus courses online classes with videos. Resources include sample syllabi and assignments from core and affiliated courses that make up our curriculum in gender, sexuality, and womens studies. This class will advance your skills not only in image and sound production and design, but also in writing and the representational strategies central to this work.
This course will prepare students for employment or entry into a postsecondary education program. Class discussion is an integral part of the course. Written assignments must still be completed on time if you miss class. Syllabus for film studies comm 150 penn state york. Be prepared, punctual, and actively engage in discussions and film analysis papers.
All course assignments must be submitted to owl by the due dates listed on the syllabus. Reading responses 30% at the beginning of class i will ask you to write for five minutes talking about each reading. Course description comm 5203 is an entrylevel course that will serve as an introduction to basic videofilmaudio production. Introduction to film and media studies fmst 01 syllabus works. I hope that you enjoy your time in this program, whether you are here for a semester, or for a few years.
If a student has an unavoidable absence, the student is responsible for obtaining any handouts or lecture notes given during that absence. If i had to guess and i do, id say intro to film sounds like an overview of film appreciation and film critique. Other than your research paper, all course material will be drawn from class lectures, screenings, and the above text. Articulate their insights and plans for dealing with expectations and images generated by film as expressed by the general public. If any of these deadlines should change at any point in the semester, i will make the revision very clear during class time. Youd be watching films and analyzing them for themes and symbolism and aesthetics and that sort of thing. I directors only, while at other times the teams are composed of perf. Intro to film, film 2, film 3 syllabus introduction to film, film 2, film 3 cameron murray key west high school phone. All features of this syllabus will be implemented equally and fairly for each student. Laptop policy laptops may be used in class for notetaking and during inclass demos and work sessions. An introduction to film 1st year a cultural and artistic exploration of film genres.
Introduction to film history and theory is a survey of the major developments, movements, and critical approaches in international cinema. Fms 10 is an introduction to film analysis that examines critical approaches of authorship, genre, presentation, and narrative. I will occasionally send mass emails to the class via owl, but you. It is a class for someone who will learn by doing, someone who is willing to invest fully in the exercises and someone who is willing to put in time outside of class to work on material. During guest lectures and student presentations, laptops should be put away.
Accordingly, students are expected to come to class having done the reading, and to contribute to the discussion. If you are more than 10 minutes late to class you will be counted absent. Class members are expected to demonstrate positive and professional critiquing responses to other students work, as well as to make effective use of feedback when appropriate to their own work. Safety is always a concern on any film or video set. All university of florida course syllabi should be made available on the web in accordance with the uf policy on course syllabi. It would involve lots of writing, but nothing technical or handson. Throughout the term youll be writing posts here on medium. As such, please read the syllabus during the first week of class. If you must miss class, you are required to email me at monica. A syllabus is a contract between students and professors that clearly identifies expectations and obligations for both. Students are expected to come to class prepared having completed all assigned readings and ready to participate. Students will learn about film theory, aesthetics, genres, and basic film criticism. Course materials the bare bones camera course for film and video, 2nd edition, by tom schroeppel at the university bookstore.
If any of these deadlines should change at any point in the semester, i will make the revision very clear during class time in addition to a written confirmation via email. Course description comm 5203 is an entrylevel course that will serve as an introduction to basic video film audio production. After the film is over, take a few minutes to make final notes before the memory of the film evaporates. Watching plays is a wonderful way of learning more about directing. The goal of the course is for the student to develop the ability to capture great video images and audio, and to be able to edit those two. This course covers a wide range in cinema and students explore issues including but not limited to. The class is structured to give you an overview of how a film is made from the point of view of the editing process and, recently, more and more things are being made the responsibility of the editing staff. In cases where colleges do not have a dedicated site for syllabi or for the professional schools, there is a link to the main college page.
A lateness is defined as arriving more than five minutes after class starts. This course explores the specificity, history, and function of media forms, focusing on the language of cinema and the critical repertoire of filmmedia theories. Hum150 introduction to film studies course university of. Sample syllabus this syllabus is provided as a sample. Leaving during class andor leaving class early will also be considered a lateness. Introduction to business syllabus page 3 attendance.
Example film listing see online film class page for current list of films. Introduction to film and media studies 2016 screening, sunday 710pm lpac cinema. Unexcused absences beyond these will result in a lowering of your final grade. Syllabi from gendersexuality studies courses gender. I will ask you to do view a cultural artifact like an ad or film or art piece or do a research activity. You will write these outside of class however, i may occasionally provide time at the end of class to work on your entries. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. The class syllabus notes what portions of the text should be read before each class meeting. One of our main goals this semester is to examine attitudes and assumptions about film.
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