PHOENIX COLLEGE HUM 205/THE 205 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA

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1 PHOENIX COLLEGE HUM 205/THE 205 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA Class 20372/20004 T GreenRm TR 10:00-11:15A Gerry Burgess Phone # gerald.burgess@phoenixcollege.edu Office Hours: MW 10:15-11 am and 1-1:30 pm, TR 9-10 am and 2-3 pm or by appointment (no office hours on Friday) TEXT: The Film Experience by Timothy Corrigan & Patricia White COURSE DESCRIPTION: Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of the aesthetic and technical elements. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1 Amaze your friends and family with your knowledge of important films, dates, technical innovations, and people from cinema history. 2 Identify and correctly use cinema terminology so that you can impress blind dates. 3 Expand your personal growth by exploring the diversity of human culture and social history through the medium of film. 4 Achieve true cinephile status through both verbal and written critical analysis of film. COURSE REQUIREMENTS and EVALUATION: The student will be evaluated through the following means: 1 Attendance: Look, if you want to do well in this class, you have to be here! There will be no excused absences outside of those outlined in section AR of the Phoenix College Catalogue & Handbook found online. Three (3) or more unexcused absences will lower your final grade. 2 Class discussions and tests. You will be encouraged to actively engage the art of film and respond to class lectures and films, and answer instructor questions during formal class discussions. These discussions will occur sometime during every class. Three (3) tests on cinema terminology and history will be given at regular intervals during the semester. 3 Three (3) written assignments based upon class films and discussions. These assignments will be in the form of essays which will be assigned ahead of time and handed in on predetermined dates throughout the semester 4 One (1) oral presentation. The class presentations will be held on the last regular days of class and on the day of our regularly scheduled final. Guidelines will be provided. GRADING: Each assignment will be given a point value and your grade will be based on the percentage of points you earn for each assignment using the following formula: A=90%-100% B=80%-89% C=70%-79% D=60%-69% F= less than 60% ACADEMIC FEEDBACK AND GRADE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN A TIMELY MANNER AT REGULAR INTERVALS.

2 NO FOOD OR DRINK (except for bottled water) IS ALLOWED IN CLASS. ALL CELL PHONES SHOULD BE TURNED OFF OUT OF RESPECT FOR YOUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. TEXT-MESSAGING DURING CLASS CAN RESULT IN YOUR BEING ASKED TO LEAVE FOR THE DAY AND WILL COUNT AS AN ABSENCE. CLASS SCHEDULE WEEKS CONTENT/EVALUATION ASSIGNMENTS 1-5 EARLY FILM HISTORY HOW FILMS ARE MADE Introduction & Ch. 1 MISE-EN-SCENE Ch. 2 CINEMATOGRAPHY Ch. 3 FILM #1 AUG. 27 SEP. 3 FILM #2 SEP WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #1 DUE SEP. 24 TEST #1 SEP FILM HISTORY: THE STUDIO SYSTEM CINEMATOGRAPHY (continued) Ch. 3 EDITING Ch. 4 FILM SOUND Ch. 5 FILM #3 OCT. 3 OCT. 10 FILM #4 OCT. 24 OCT. 31 WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #2 DUE OCT. 31 TEST#2 OCT FILM HISTORY: THE GOLDEN AGE EDITING & SOUND (continued) Chs. 4 & 5 FILM #5 NOV FILM #6 NOV WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #3 DUE NOV. 26 TEST #3 NOV. 26 CLASS PRESENTATIONS DEC. 3 & 5 and DEC. 10 (FINAL 10 11:50 AM) All or part of this syllabus may change, depending upon the needs of the class.

3 ADDENDUM TO CINEMA CLASS There will be a variety of films and/or television programs screened in this class that may contain language and subject matter offensive to some students. It should be noted that these sources are being presented for scholarly investigation, analysis, interpretation and discussion and not as entertainment. None of the language, content, and views expressed in the films is intended to reflect the views or policies of the instructor, the department, or Phoenix College.

4 DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES STATEMENT IF YOU HAVE OR THINK YOU HAVE A DISABILITY, INCLUDING A LEARNING DISABILITY, PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN ADVISOR AT DISABILITY RESOURCES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THEY CAN ASSIST YOU WITH APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR YOU IN YOUR CLASSES. Please contact the Disability Resource Center immediately if (1) you have or think you may have a disability or medical condition that may affect your performance, attendance, or grades in this class and for which you wish to discuss accommodations of class related activities or schedules; (2) you may require medical attention during class, or; (3) you may need special emergency evacuation preparations or procedures. For accommodations or additional assistance please contact the DRC, Learning Center (LC) Building, Accommodations are provided on an individualized, as-needed basis after the needs and circumstances have been evaluated.

5 SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RECEIPT I have received a syllabus for this course. The instructor has discussed the syllabus and course requirements. I understand the course content, class procedures, and requirements, including the attendance policy, for earning the academic credits and receiving a grade for this course. I take full responsibility for my learning in this class. COURSE: CLASS #: NAME: please print PHONE # (s): SIGNATURE: Date: