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. 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. Course syllabi spring 2020 western illinois university. Course description comm 5203 is an entrylevel course that will serve as an introduction to basic video film audio production. This is a collaborative course, focusing on discussion and work in groups. A syllabus is a contract between students and professors that clearly identifies expectations and obligations for both. 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 A student may be withdrawn from a class due to excessive absences. Java project tutorial make login and register form step by step using netbeans and mysql database duration. Course syllabus courses online classes with videos. All features of this syllabus will be implemented equally and fairly for each student. 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. If you are more than 10 minutes late to class you will be counted absent.
It will focus on the qualities of the films and images as a 2dimension visual art form. Reading responses 30% at the beginning of class i will ask you to write for five minutes talking about each reading. This course introduces students to film aesthetics through the analysis of film form. This course explores the specificity, history, and function of media forms, focusing on the language of cinema and the critical repertoire of filmmedia theories. 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 listed by course group in alphabetical order. Introduction to film engflm 0400 university of pittsburgh, fall 2011. If a student has an unavoidable absence, the student is responsible for obtaining any handouts or lecture notes given during that absence. Students will become familiar with the history of cinema, particularly american cinema. 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. Intro to film, film 2, film 3 syllabus introduction to film, film 2, film 3 cameron murray key west high school phone. If you must miss class, you are required to email me at monica. I hope that you enjoy your time in this program, whether you are here for a semester, or for a few years. Laptop policy laptops may be used in class for notetaking and during inclass demos and work sessions.
Syllabus for film studies comm 150 penn state york. 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. My hope is that you leave this class a better person than when you entered. Sample syllabus this syllabus is provided as a sample. Introduction to international business ibus 201 syllabus. Doc introduction to film studies course syllabus christine. A treatment is a short summary used to pitch an idea for a film. All course assignments must be submitted to owl by the due dates listed on the syllabus.
Along the way, therefore, you will get a sense of the entire flow of film editing including its thought processes. If i had to guess and i do, id say intro to film sounds like an overview of film appreciation and film critique. Written assignments must still be completed on time if you miss class. This course offers an introduction to the fundamental elements and processes of film production. 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. Resources include sample syllabi and assignments from core and affiliated courses that make up our curriculum in gender, sexuality, and womens studies. Bring these to class the week after the screening to help you in discussion.
Introduction to film and media studies fmst 01 syllabus works. Class discussion is an integral part of the course. Course description comm 5203 is an entrylevel course that will serve as an introduction to basic videofilmaudio production. Introduction to film and media studies 2016 screening, sunday 710pm lpac cinema. Regular, everyday class attendance is expected of all students. This course fulfills the hassdistribution requirement for category 3 performing arts. Students will also be expected to learn the terminology of video productionpostproduction and use this terminology competently. Syllabus middle school film class class cancel due to covid19. 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. Your analysis should be at least 400 typed words posted to the class blog and printed out for class. I directors only, while at other times the teams are composed of perf. The class syllabus notes what portions of the text should be read before each class meeting.
Articulate their insights and plans for dealing with expectations and images generated by film as expressed by the general public. Students will be given a map of the amazon region and asked to learn certain key features cities, rivers, nations, etc. This is a survey course designed to introduce you to the broad range of theoretical, formal, and historiographic issues specific to cinema. In addition, every 2 late arrivals will count as an absence. 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. One of our main goals this semester is to examine attitudes and assumptions about film. A syllabus is also a commitment on the part of both the professor and each student to adhere to the dictates of the syllabus. Introduction to film history and theory is a survey of the major developments, movements, and critical approaches in international cinema. This course will prepare students for employment or entry into a postsecondary education program. Accordingly, students are expected to come to class having done the reading, and to contribute to the discussion. Throughout the term youll be writing posts here on medium.
Watching plays is a wonderful way of learning more about directing. Students will analyze film through an examination of cinematography, editing, acting. In this course, students will become familiar with the history of film and acquire a language to discuss, analyze and write about film. Aug 26, 2018 java project tutorial make login and register form step by step using netbeans and mysql database duration. This course will look at film from a number of angles, and in the process will equip students with both a technical. Fms 10 is an introduction to film analysis that examines critical approaches of authorship, genre, presentation, and narrative. An introduction to film course outline 2020 scholarships. I will occasionally send mass emails to the class via owl, but you. Other than your research paper, all course material will be drawn from class lectures, screenings, and the above text. As such, please read the syllabus during the first week of class. 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. During guest lectures and student presentations, laptops should be put away.
Syllabi from gendersexuality studies courses gender. Find study guides that will help you plan, create, and implement a course syllabus. I will also distribute and have you read a few supplemental essays and stories. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. You will write these outside of class however, i may occasionally provide time at the end of class to work on your entries. Students will learn about film theory, aesthetics, genres, and basic film criticism.
Students who have more than three absences excused or unexcused will receive a reduction on their final grade for the course. Safety is always a concern on any film or video set. Access to looking at movies ebook and digital resources after purchase and. Course syllabus intro to video production comm 5203 a. Students will become familiar with reading and analyzing film, and practice the use of terminology specific to film studies. I know that not every student will be a hollywood producer one day, and that isnt my goal. You will turn this in to me every two weeks see the course calendar for due dates. 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. 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. Addresses the theory and practice of film video production. I will ask you to do view a cultural artifact like an ad or film or art piece or do a research activity. Hum150 introduction to film studies course university of.
Intro to film is production is designed to develop a broad range of skills integral to address a vieweraudience with moving images and sounds. 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. Much of the time the class will be divided into teams. Through inclass demonstrations, lectures, readings and handson projects, this class offers students the opportunity to begin learning, or advance, skills and techniques of hd video field production and postproduction. This course covers a wide range in cinema and students explore issues including but not limited to. These will be graded on how well you relate your entries to acting. Introduction to film and media studies fmst 01 syllabus. Students will critically analyze film as an art form as well as a reflector and instigator of cultural values. 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. This course explores representations of gender in film, including power, heroism, embodiment, trans politics, feminism, misogyny, abuse, rape culture. Leaving during class andor leaving class early will also be considered a lateness. If, for any reason, a student must miss a class, email us prior to class.
Students are expected to come to class prepared having completed all assigned readings and ready to participate. Timothy corrigan and patricia whites the film experience. Be prepared, punctual, and actively engage in discussions and film analysis papers. Introduction to business syllabus page 3 attendance. Example film listing see online film class page for current list of films. Then i will ask you to analyze and apply the readings. Addresses the theory and practice of filmvideo production. Understand the role of poststructural analysis in examining modern and postmodern social phenomena. Attendance is an important component to succeeding in this course. After the film is over, take a few minutes to make final notes before the memory of the film evaporates. Unexcused absences beyond these will result in a lowering of your final grade. Youd be watching films and analyzing them for themes and symbolism and aesthetics and that sort of thing. Absence is failure to attend any part of a class, from roll call to dismissal.
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 lateness is defined as arriving more than five minutes after class starts. An introduction to film 1st year a cultural and artistic exploration of film genres. The virtual community provides an opportunity for faculty, students, and friends of the gsws program to access pedagogical materials. 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. 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. Our library of syllabus and lesson plan courses covers a wide variety of topics including history, math, science. If any of these deadlines should change at any point in the semester, i will make the revision very clear during class time. The following provides links to syllabi on the web. 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. It would involve lots of writing, but nothing technical or handson. Course materials the bare bones camera course for film and video, 2nd edition, by tom schroeppel at the university bookstore.