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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA
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Course Prefix & Number:
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DRAM2366
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Section Number:
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400
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Semester/Year:
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Spring/21
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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):
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Looking at Movies 6th by Richard Barsam & Dave Monahan
Access to online movie rentals: Vudu, Amazon, iTunes, etc.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Maribeth Stickel
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth
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Telephone Number:
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828-506-3734
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E-mail Address:
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mstickel@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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10-11a
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10-11a
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1220-1p
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1220-1p
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By appointment only
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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 perspective.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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Quizzes
Solo Project
Critical Report
Final Exam
Class Participation
Class Participation 2
Discussions
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
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7 @ 30pts each 200 (10 points over)
100
100
100
200
200
50 pts each
1000
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Grades will be calculated on a 1300 point scale:
A= 900-1000
B= 800-899
C= 700-799
D= 600-699
F= 599 or below
*Professor reserves the right to add or remove assignments as the semester progresses. This may shift the final point total but the percentages will be available on canvas with each change
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments and Grading Criteria) See schedule below for due dates
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Quizzes
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Correct answers to multiple choice
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Solo Project
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Directions provided on assignment – graded on following directions, creativity
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Critical Report
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2-4 page paper on a film – details on canvas.
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Final Exam
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May 10th - multiple choice and short answer
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Discussions
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One original comment 2 or more sentences. 2 responses to classmates assignments
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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)
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
x Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
x Social Responsibility
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x 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:
- Failing the assignment
- Failing the course
- Academic Probation or College disciplinary action taken
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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CPA 2001B
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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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Dr. Bruce King
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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DRAM 2366 Film Appreciation
Course Calendar Outline
Week One In Class: Introduction
In Class: Introduction to Webex/Training Questions
Week Two Tuesday January 26th - NO CLASS - Please use this class time to watch Juno on your own.
Thursday January 28th - Lecture - Juno Live Discussion
Week Three Tuesday February 2 - NO CLASS - Please use this class time to watch Psycho on your own.
Thursday February 4 - Lecture - Psycho Live Discussion
Week Four Tuesday February 9 - NO CLASS - Please use this class time to watch The First Grader on your own.
Thursday February 11 - Lecture - The First Grader Live Discussion
Week Five Tuesday February 16 - NO CLASS - Please use this class time to watch Pan's Labyrinth on your own.
Thursday February 18 - Lecture - Pan's Labyrinth Live Discussion
Week Six Tuesday February 23 - NO CLASS - Please use this class time to watch Birdman on your own.
Thursday February 25 - Lecture - Birdman Live Discussion
Week Seven Tuesday March 2 - NO CLASS - Please use this class time to watch Godfather on your own.
Thursday March 4 - NO CLASS - Please use this class time to watch Godfather on your own.
Week Eight Tuesday March 9 - Godfather Lecture/Discussion
Thursday March 11- Discuss/Brainstorm Solo Project
Week Nine NO CLASS 3/15-3/21 SPRING BREAK
Week Ten March 23 - In Class: Solo Project Work - Join class if you need guidance or have questions, otherwise use this time to work on your project.
March 25 - In Class: Solo Project Work - Join class if you need guidance or have questions, otherwise use this time to work on your project.
Week Eleven March 30 - In Class: Solo Project Work - Join class if you need guidance or have questions, otherwise use this time to work on your project.
April 1 - In Class: Solo Project Work - Join class if you need guidance or have questions, otherwise use this time to work on your project.
Week Twelve April 6 In Class: Solo Project Presentation
April 8 In Class: Solo Project Presentation
Week Thirteen April 13 In Class: Solo Project Presentation
April 15 In Class: Solo Project Presentation
Week Fourteen April 20 NO CLASS: Watch Singin in the Rain on your own
April 22 In Class: Lecture/Discussion Singin in the Rain
Week Fifteen April 27 - In Class: Short Films
April 29 - In Class: Short Films
CRITICAL REVIEW PAPER DUE April 29th
Week Sixteen May 4 - Prep for Final - come to class to go over the final study guide
May 6 - NO CLASS: Use this class time OR your allocated final schedule to take the final