Course Syllabus
TELV 103 Syllabus
Meet Your Instructor: Michael Taylor
Welcome Video
Course Description: A survey course exploring film as an art form and developing appreciation of historical, artistic, and technical advances from 1945 to Present.
Textbook Information:
Exploring Movie Construction & Production (Free Download/Online Book)
SUBSCRIPTION:
Netflix: streaming and disc (REQUIRED)
While some of the movies can be found on YouTube and other free websites, many of the movies are only available through Netflix or other subscription streaming services.
Course Syllabus: TELV 103-Online.pdf
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OFFICE HOURS:
DMC-124-1
M/W Noon-1:00 pm, Tues 11 am-Noon, T/Th 3:20 pm-4:20 pm
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Student will identify and analyze, in written form, past and current film trends, genres and techniques, through reading and research. By watching films in class, the student will be able to apply terminology and movie-making techniques discussed in class to the films being screened.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete all assignments and take all quizzes and tests in order to be eligible for a passing grade. Deadlines are real-world and will not be extended.
Assignments:
Students will be required to write a “compare & contrast” essays on films viewed in class. 2-3 full pages. Late papers will be marked down. Late=Less points.
Papers must be typed in MLA Format
- Use 1-inch margins on the top, bottom and both sides.
- Indent the first sentence of each paragraph from the left margin of your paper.
- Use standard double spacing throughout the entire text of your paper.
- Do not add space between paragraphs.
- 12 pt font / Times Roman Numeral or Arial.
Tests & Quizzes
Quizzes, Mid-term and Final exam will be based on reading assignments from the modules, knowledge of the films assigned for viewing, and video lectures. You must take quizzes and tests at their scheduled times. Tests and quizzes will close and will not be reopened.
Participation
Your attendance and participation in discussions is a vital part of your grade.
GRADES
You will receive grades for:
- Papers
- Quizzes
- Mid-Term
- Final
- Discussions
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%
CLASS SCHEDULE
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Module 1 |
Read PowerPoint- Origins of film, early inventors and filmmakers. Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film Assigned films for viewing: The Arrival of a Train (France) – 1895 A Trip to the Moon- (France) 1902 – Science Fiction Genre The Great Train Robbery – 1903 – Western Genre Corner in Wheat – 1909 – Drama Genre The Kid – 1921 – Comedy Genre Discussion- Movies Unit 1 Quiz
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Module 2 |
Read PowerPoint- Examination of the Science Fiction genre Read PowerPoint- Griffith & his Contemporaries Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film Read PowerPoint- Metropolis (Germany) – 1926 / Science Fiction Genre Discussion- Movie Unit 2 Quiz
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Module 3 |
Read PowerPoint- The Era of the Talkies Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film The Jazz Singer – 1927 – Musical Genre Unit 3 Quiz
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Module 4 |
Read PowerPoint- Film Industry 1920s Read PowerPoint- Examination of the Comedy genre Read PowerPoint- 3 Act Structure A Night at the Opera – 1935 / Comedy Genre Discussion- Movie Unit 4 Quiz
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Module 5 |
Read PowerPoint- Film Industry 1920s Read PowerPoint- Examination of the Dance Musical genre Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film Top Hat – 1935 / Dance Musical Genre Discussion- Movie Unit 5 Quiz
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Module 6 |
Read PowerPoint- The Studio System Read PowerPoint-Examination of the Suspense/Thriller genre Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film The 39 Steps- 1935 / Suspense Genre Discussion- Movie Unit 6 Quiz
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Module 7 |
Read PowerPoint- Film Industry 1930s Read PowerPoint- Examination of the Musical genre Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film The Wizard of Oz – 1939 – Musical Genre Discussion- Movie Unit 7 Quiz
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Module 8 |
Read PowerPoint- Examination of the Drama genre Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington – 1939 / Drama Genre Discussion- Movie Midterm
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Module 9 |
Read PowerPoint- Examination of the Western genre Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film Stagecoach – 1939 / Western Genre Discussion- Movie Unit 9 Quiz
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Module 10 |
Read PowerPoint- Examination of the Dramedy genre Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film The Great Dictator – 1940 / Dramedy Genre Discussion- Movie Unit 10 Quiz
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Module 11 |
Read PowerPoint- Examination of the Animation genre Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film Pinocchio – 1940 / Animation Genre Discussion- Movie Unit 11 Quiz
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Module 12 |
Read PowerPoint- Film Industry 1940s Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film The Grapes of Wrath – 1940 / Drama Genre Discussion- Movie Unit 12 Quiz
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Module 13 |
Read PowerPoint- Examination of the Mystery-Crime genre Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film The Maltese Falcon – 1941 / Mystery-Crime Genre Discussion- Movie Unit 13 Quiz
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Module 14 |
Read PowerPoint- Orson Wells/The Making of Kane Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film Citizen Kane – 1941 / Drama Genre Discussion- Movie Unit 14 Quiz
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Module 15 |
Read PowerPoint- Examination of the Romance genre Read PowerPoint- What to watch for in the film Casablanca – 1943 / Romance-Drama Genre Discussion- Movie Unit 15 Quiz
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Module 16 |
Summary/Final |
Course Summary:
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