DRAM 2366 0400 - FILM APPRECIATION

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS

August 23, 2020 – December 11, 2021        (16 weeks) T/TH 12:00 – 1:20
Course Prefix & Number: DRAM 2366 Section Number: 400   Semester/Year: FALL 2021
Semester Credit Hours: 3    Lecture Hours: 48     Lab Hours: 0

FINAL EXAM – December 7 – 12pm

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
Texts: (Files in Canvas)
Looking at the Movies, 6th Edition
Writing about Movies, 5th Edition (Referenced in Canvas under FILES)

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 – 16 weeks

10 Chapter Quizzes (20 points each)       200

10 Film Quizzes (20 points each)            200

2 Critical Reviews (150 points each)      300

Attendance                                               100

Final                                                         200

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, 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 November 1, 2021.

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
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
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
X Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
X 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

 COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2021

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021 and are subject to change as conditions change.

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021 and are subject to change.

Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

Faculty will:

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Web-ex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During the fall 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html