Seycove Film and TV 11/12 course Outline

Overview

Film and TV 11/12 is a locally developed course that meets the requirements set out in the BC Ministry of Education learning outcomes for Drama Film and TV 11/12. The course is a mix of theory and practice. Students will critique and create films from many genres. Students will complete multiple short assignments that are both technical and theory based. These short assignments will culminate in short films created by the students based on the genres that we study in class. By the end of the course it is expected that students will be able to:

 Attitudes/ work habits

Work to ones personal best

Work in a team atmosphere to overcome problems and concepts

Maintain an organized work environment

Skills

Shoot and transfer video files

Basic editing of shot work

Storyboarding

Screenplay writing

Basic lighting

Audio capture and integration

Foleys and sound effects

Basic post production aspects (audio, and special effects)

Theory

Identify different genres of film

Identify different shots and angles

Understand and identify transitions and cuts

Understand the role of film in popular media

Understand the history of film

Identify audio effects and incorporate them into their own films

Supplies

****Students are required to come to class with a pen, paper, and a three ring binder. These are essential****

Your own video camera is an asset, as it means that you will be able to work at your own pace.

A portable USB flash drive

Evaluation

Evaluation will be transparent, meaning that marks breakdown will be available for every assignment.

Marks will be based on rubrics that accompany each assignment or project

Late assignments will not be accepted unless accompanied by a note from your parent/guardian.

 Attendance

This class has a certain amount of freedom to it. There are opportunities to work outside of the classroom. With this freedom comes responsibility. If you do not attend lectures, you will probably do poorly in this class! Regular attendance is mandatory.  You are expected to be in class, on time, every class for attendance.

Tutorial

I am always happy to see students in my non instructional time, or by appointment. Students are encouraged to stop by room 206 for help. Please contact me at any time via e-mail at sclancy@sd44.ca if you need help, or to set up an appointment.

Weekly Schedule (Dates are approximate and subject to change)

Week 1- Introduction

• Introduction to class syllabus, procedures, course outline.
• Viewing of “La Voyage Dans la Lune”
• creation of IMDB account for publishing critiques
• Assignment of “Voyage” worksheet
• Begin viewing “Hugo”
• For more viewing of the works of Georges Méliès, click here

Week 2- Silent Films introduced

• Complete watching “Hugo”
• “Voyage” worksheets due
• Time in class to work on “Hugo” IMDB reviews
• “Silent film Presentation” project assigned
• “Silent Film Project” assigned

Week 3- Presentations and clips of silent films

• In class work on Synopsis and mind Maps
• Synopsis and mind map due for “Silent Film Project”
• Begin screenplay for “Silent Film Project”
• Introduction to Celtx screenplay software (click here for a good example)

Week 4- Presentations and viewing of “The General”

• “Silent Film Presentation” presentations start
• Click here for the schedule of presentations
• Screening of “The General”
• Short presentation on Buster Keaton

Week 5- Charlie Chaplin, Metropolis, Birth of a Nation