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-1.pdf

 

 

EMAIL:

Taylor_Michael2@sac.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS:

DMC-124-1

T/Th 11:45 am- 12:45 pm (Other times can be scheduled with instructor)

 

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

 

Course Info Module   &   Module 1	Read “Course Information” Module. Complete Discussion “Let’s Talk Movies” Quiz- Course Information   Readings Watch Movie Preview Video for all movies. 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- Directing Quiz
Module 2	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch “Metropolis” Discussion- Science Fiction “What if?” Quiz
Module 3	Readings Watch Movie Preview Watch “The Jazz Singer” Discussion- Talked To Death Compare & Contrast Paper Quiz
Module 4	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch- A Night at the Opera” Discussion- Editing Quiz
Module 5	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch- Top Hat Discussion- Dance as Storytelling 3-Act Structure Analysis Quiz
Module 6	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch- “The 39 Steps” Theme Analysis Discussion- Circular Narrative Quiz
Module 7	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch- “The Wizard of Oz” Discussion- Power of the Wizard Compare & Contrast Paper Quiz
Module 8	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch-  “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” Discussion- Themes Midterm
Module 9	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch- “Stagecoach” Discussion- Non-Verbal Communication Quiz
Module 10	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch- “The Great Dictator” Discussion- Power of Persuasion Scene Analysis Quiz
Module 11	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch- “Pinocchio” Discussion- I’ve Got No Strings Quiz
Module 12	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch- “The Grapes of Wrath” Discussion- Scene to Theme Compare & Contrast Paper Quiz
Module 13	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch “The Maltese Falcon” Discussion- The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of Scene Analysis Quiz
Module 14	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch- “Citizen Kane” Discussion- Kane, Larger than Life Story Analysis Quiz
Module 15	Readings Watch Movie Preview Video Watch- “Casablanca” Discussion- Neutrality Quiz
Module 16	Final End of Course Survey