DRAM 2366 0580 - INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA

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DRAM 2366 0580 - INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: INTRO TO CINEMA
ONLINE August 24, 2020 – October 17, 2020        (8 weeks)
Course Prefix & Number: DRAM 2366 Section Number: 200 Semester/Year: FALL 2020
Semester Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 0

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.

Course Prerequisite(s): There is no prerequisite for this course
Required:
Looking at the Movies, 6th Edition
Writing about Movies, 5th Edition (Reference)

Students are required to obtain the following films to view for this course:  Citizen Kane, 13 Going on 30, Schindler’s List, Quigley Down Under, Rudy, Orange County, An Inspector Calls, The Usual Suspects. I will post 2 other films that can be utilized for extra credit.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor: Karlie Saumier
Campus/Office Location: Flower Mound / Faculty Room  

Office Hours: email / by appointment
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address: ksaumier@nctc.edu

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1 Analyze film through written response.
2 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of film history, form, and genre.
3 Describe the collaborative nature of cinema and the many jobs required to develop
a motion picture.
4 Discuss/Describe the relationship of cinema to society as it relates to his/her
perspective.

GRADING CRITERIA – 8 weeks

8 Chapter Quizzes (20 points each)        160

8 Film Quizzes (20 points each)               160

8 Discussion Forums (20 points each)    160

2 Critical Reviews (150 points each)        300

Final                                                               220

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 1000

Breakdown of points and Grade
900 – 1000 Points                A
800 – 899 Points                  B
700 – 799 Points                  C
600 – 699 Points                  D
Below 600 points                 F
All quizzes, exams and assignments are scheduled with specific due dates and times.  If you miss a quiz or exam, without notifying instructor in advance (i.e. illness, family emergency etc) you will receive 0 points.   

Late assignments, can be submitted with prior notification to instructor will be accepted up to 2 days after the original due date, as listed on the syllabus, but will not receive the full value of the assignment.  Extra credit will be available during the course.

I typically respond to emails within 24 hours, except on weekends or holidays.
ATTENDANCE POLICY

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’s 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 September 26, 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.

Syllabus Addendum – Fall 2020 – Student Services

 

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring.  The program helps students acclimate to college by providing free interactive online workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.

 

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/index.html

First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.

http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/trio-student-support-services.html

 

Completion Center

The NCTC Completion Center is a comprehensive student engagement program that increases retention and completion rates of first-time, low income students. Services include:

Success coaching to address students’ academic and non-academic challenges and issues; Success Seminars, and a centralized career readiness and job placement program.

http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/completion-center/index.html

 

Career Services Center

The NCTC Career Services Center is the place you can go for educational and career planning. Services include: Career/Degree Exploration, Job Search Tools and Resources, Resume and Professional Portfolio Development, Interview Skills and Preparation. Our Career Advisors partner with you in making your educational journey an efficient process towards a rewarding career. http://www.nctc.edu/career-services/index.html

 

Counseling and Advising

Support Services, Counseling and Advising staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration) and much more.  http://www.nctc.edu/counseling-advising/index.html 

 

Testing Service Center

The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community members. http://www.nctc.edu/testing-center/index.html

 

Early Alert and CARES   

The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!

 

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. The CARES Team promotes a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff and is committed to taking a proactive approach in helping our students succeed by addressing the mental, emotional or psychological health and safety of the NCTC community. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources, or email counseling@nctc.edu to get in touch with a member of the CARES Team directly.  As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information.   http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html

 

Student Success

At NCTC, student success​ is progress towards collegiate goals, reached in an affordable and timely manner, under professional guidance, empowering students to serve skillfully in their chosen role within their community

 

Equity

NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion.

 

Affinity Groups

Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered ​Affinity Groups​.

 

An ​Affinity Group​ is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________

o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
n 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)

n Critical Thinking
n Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
n Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
n Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
n Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course

STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
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:
1) Receiving the letter grade of “0” on the assignment
2) Removal from the course

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Thom Talbott
Office Location:	2001B CPA Gainesville
Telephone Number:	940-668-3324
E-mail Address:	ttalbott@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Sara Flusche
Office Location:	1300 Building, room 1312 Gainesville
Telephone Number:	940-668-3321
E-mail Address:	sflusche@nctc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*This is an basic outline of the course by week.  

SCREENING ROOM 1 (Aug 24 – Aug 29)

Opening Credits – Review Syllabus

Complete Discussions 1, 2, and 3

Review Text – Looking at Movies

            I’ll provide notes for Writing about Movies – Under Files in Canvas

READ Chapter 10 – Film History AND Chapter 1 – Ways of Looking at Movies

View  FILM #1 Citizen Kane – Take Quiz

TAKE Chapter Quiz #1 – Chapters 10 and 1

SCREENING ROOM 2 (Sept 1 – Sept 5)

 

READ Chapter 2 – Principles of Film Form Overview – Take Quiz

View FILM #2 – 13 Going on 30 – Take Quiz

 

SCREENING ROOM 3 (Sept 7 – Sept 12)

READ Chapter 3: Types of Movie Genres

                        REVIEW NOTES: Writing – Formal Analysis (Under Files)

TAKE Chapter Quiz (writing questions included)

View FILM #3 – Schindler’s List - Take Quiz

CRITICAL PAPER DUE 9/12 – Any film seen in class, follow guidelines

SCREENING ROOM 4 (Sept 14 – Sept 19)

READ CHAPTER 4 Elements of Nature – TAKE QUIZ

Review Writing about Films – NOTES (Extra Credit Quiz)

VIEW FILM 4 – Quigley Down Under – Take Quiz

 

SCREENING ROOM 5 (Sept 21 – Sept 26)

READ Chapters 4 Elements of Narrative, AND Chapter 5 – Mise-en-scene 

Take Quiz over both Chapters 4 and 5

VIEW FILM 5 – The Usual Suspects    Take Quiz

 

SCREENING ROOM 6 – (Sept 28 – October 3)

READ Chapters 6 Cinematography AND Chapter 7 – Acting  Take Quiz

VIEW FILM 6 Orange County – Take Quiz

Review Notes: Writing / Cultural Analysis – Extra Credit Quiz

CRITICAL PAPER DUE – Follow guidelines, Choose 1 of the films seen in class

 

SCREENING ROOM 7 (October 5 – 10)

READ Chapter 8 Editing and Chapter 9 – Sound    Take Quiz

VIEW FILM 7: An Inspector Calls – Take Quiz

 

SCREENING ROOM 8 (October 12 – 16)

READ Chapter 11 – How Movies are Made – Take Quiz

VIEW FILM 8 RUDY – Take Quiz

TAKE FINAL (Available 10/15 – 10/16)