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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Film Appreciation
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Course Prefix & Number:
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DRAM2366
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Section Number:
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380
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Semester/Year:
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Fall2nd8weeks2020
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
An introductory course in motion pictures which surveys the film industry as a business, a means of communication, but most importantly as an art form. The course places an emphasis on the analysis of the visual and aural aspects of selected motion pictures, the dramatic aspects of narrative films, and the historical growth and sociological effect of film as an art.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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REQUIRED
Looking at Movies, 6th Edition
Students are required to obtain the following films to view for the course: Hugo (2011), Jaws (1975), Hot Rod (2007), Coco (2017), Vertigo (1958), and The Artist (2011). It is the student’s responsibility to acquire these six films.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Melissa Embrey (she/her/hers)
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville CPA 2012
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3331
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E-mail Address:
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membrey@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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All Online by appointment
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Analyze film through written response
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Demonstrate a basic knowledge of film history, form and genre
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Describe the collaborative nature of cinema and the many jobs required to develop a motion picture.
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Discuss/Describe the relationship of cinema to society as it relates to his/her/their perspective.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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20
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Quizzes
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20pts ea.
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19
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Discussion Forums
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30pts ea.
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1
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Academic Integrity Pledge
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10pts
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1
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Critical Movie Review Final Paper
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100pts
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Reel 1 Opening Credits (LO 2,3,4)
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Oct. 19-25
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4 Discussion Forums/Academic Integrity Pledge
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Reel 2 Hugo (LO 2,3,4)
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Oct. 26-Nov. 1
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4 Quizzes (Textbook & Film)
2 Discussions
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Reel 3 Jaws (LO 2,3,4
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Nov. 2-8
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5 Quiz/2 Discussion
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Reel 4 Hot Rod (LO 2,3,4)
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Nov. 9-15
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2 Quiz/ 4 Discussion
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Reel 5 Vertigo (LO 2,3,4)
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Nov. 16-22
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4 Quiz/ 3 Discussion
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Reel 6 Coco (LO 2,3,4)
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Nov.23-29
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3 Quiz/ 3 Discussion
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Reel 7 The Artist
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Nov.30-Dec.6
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2 Quiz/ 1 Discussion
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Reel 8 Final Credits
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Nov. 25-Dec.9
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Final Paper
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W”is _NOVEMBER 23,2020______________.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
X Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
X Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Receiving a grade of “0” on the assignment.
- Removal from the course.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Thom Talbott
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Office Location:
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2001B CPA Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3324
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E-mail Address:
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ttalbott@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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1300 Building, room 1312 Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3321
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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