Course: Film, Higher Level (HL)

Longview High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 2010 2011 Course Syllabus for Year 1 Student: Grade: Course: Film, Higher Level (HL) Teacher: Kathy Lancaster

Longview High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Course Syllabus Form 2010 2011 Return to Mrs. Spearman by Friday, September 3, 2010 Name: ID Number: Grade: Course: Film, Higher Level (HL) Teacher: Kathy Lancaster As the student completes this course, the following learner characteristics will be developed: Standards of academic integrity as outlined in the International Baccalaureate Academic Honesty publication: - Personal integrity - Misuse of intellectual property - Authenticity of student work - Understanding of collaboration as working together on a common aim with shared information and does not result in allowing one s work to be copied Respect for classmates Respect for teacher Respect for the classroom environment Respect for the classroom equipment Promptness Preparation Ability to have needed materials on hand Ability to meet deadlines As the teacher leads this course, the following will be developed: Student and teacher as a learning team Climate of caring Climate of support for the student as a learner Help available whenever requested by the student (Students should request help immediately. The teacher will be delighted to provide any support and help necessary.) When major* assignments are graded using an IB rubric, the following conversion will be used: IB Mark Percentage Grade 7 100 6 99 5 97 4 96 3 94 2 93 1 Assignment will be resubmitted by student. *Major assignments graded by IB rubrics will be designated by the teacher. These are not daily grades. I have received and read the 2010 2011 IB course syllabus for the course My student has received and read the 2010 2011 IB course syllabus shown above. I understand the course requirements and agree to comply by for the course shown above. I have also read the syllabus. I the contents of the syllabus. understand the course requirements and agree to comply by the contents of the syllabus. Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date Last printed 2/25/2011 11:42:00 AM Page 2 of 8

Longview High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 2010 2011 Course Syllabus for Year 1 Student: Grade: Course: Film, Higher Level (HL) Teacher: Kathy Lancaster Course Description: The Film Higher Level course aims to develop an appreciation of film as an art form from the historical beginnings of filmed images to the special effects of the latest blockbuster, and to develop an understanding of the various techniques involved in criticism, analysis, and production of film. To promote an international perspective, students will compare films from their own culture to those of other cultures. Throughout the course, students will study films from a variety of genres with the aim to develop the ability to engage in independent analysis of film meaning and film language, and to examine technical skills needed in the film-making process. This course strives to advance a command of the language appropriate for film studies with the emphasis on and an ability to express ideas with clarity of understanding, critical thinking, and reflective analysis. Opportunities to develop the student s effectiveness of expression, both in written and oral communication will be provided through practice in writing, speaking, and producing in a variety of styles and situations. This process of instruction and assessment is intended to promote strong critical thinking and communication skills that will produce competent, informed, and reflective world citizens who can appreciate diversity and value tolerance. Course Topics: History/Genre of Film A. D. W. Griffith and other pioneers B. The silent movies C. German Expressionism D. Soviet Montage Movement E. Golden Age of Hollywood; film noir F. Neo-realism G. French New Wave H. Modern American Cinema Film Theory A. Formalism and Structuralism B. Directory as Auteur C. Montage Film Analysis A. Film Language B. Narrative Structure C. Mise en Scene Last printed 2/25/2011 11:42:00 AM Page 3 of 8

D. Audience Documentary A. Instructional B. Persuasive C. Propaganda Cinematography A. Film Shots B. Camera and Time C. Camera and Space D. Camera Movement E. Special Effects Editing A. Continuity B. Transition Lighting A. Source B. Style Sound A. Image/Sound Relationship B. Dialogue; Sound Effects; Music How to Write About a Film A. Scene Analysis B. Taking Notes C. The Film Review How To Produce a Film A. Pre-Production B. Production C. Post-Production Course Outcomes: An ability to engage in independent film criticism in a manner which reveals a personal response to film An ability to express ideas with clarity of understanding, critical thinking, and reflective analysis in writing, speaking, and production A command of the language appropriate for the study of film and the ability to reflect and evaluate film text and the production process A thorough knowledge and understanding of the theoretical, historical, and socio-economic attributes of film in more than one culture or country An appreciation of the similarities and differences between films from different ages and/or cultures A wide-ranging appreciation of structure, technique and style as employed by filmmakers, and of their effects on the viewer Last printed 2/25/2011 11:42:00 AM Page 4 of 8

Course Assessment: EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS: Written Paper Component: Independent Study: Short Documentary; (will be assessed externally at end of second year of study) Will be assessed internally as a mock independent study for first year film class Oral Component: Oral presentation of extract from prescribed film (will be assessed externally at end of second year of study) Will be assessed internally as a mock oral presentation for first year film class Production Portfolio: Film Project with written documentation (will be assessed externally at end of second year of study) (Will be assessed internally as a mock film project with written documentation for first year film class) INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS: Production Portfolio: Film Project with written documentation (will be assessed externally at end of second year of study) Will be assessed internally as a mock film project and documentation for first year film class Non-IB Assessments (Local Policies) These assessments will be graded in accordance with Longview ISD guidelines. Daily grades and quizzes will be weighted 50% and major grades and tests will be weighted 50%. Teacher-made exams and quizzes In-class and process writings Film Productions Short answer responses Multimedia/oral presentations Research process and reports Response journals and critical analyses Classroom discussion Course Resources: Film: A Critical Introduction by Maria Pramaggiore and Tom Wallis A Short History of Film by Dixon and Foster Film Studies by Warren Buckland Setting Up Your Shots: Great Camera Moves Every Filmmaker Should Know by Jeremy Vineyard The Hero s Journey by Joseph Campbell Film Art: An Introduction by Bordwell and Thompson Painting With Light by John Alton The Beginning Filmmaker's Guide to a Successful First Film by Harmon and Lawrence Classroom Text (provided) Looking At the Movies: An Introduction to Film by Richard Barsam and Dave Monahan Other Materials Required Three ring notebook Flash drive Software/ Computer Programs to be used on campus or at home Edmodo.com Blogger.com Microsoft Office, other online programs Campus computer labs Online databases and websites provided by teacher web page Last printed 2/25/2011 11:42:00 AM Page 5 of 8

Teaching Time Major Assignments: 240 hours Assignment Description Deadline Film Analysis Four film analyses at the end of each six weeks Due beginning of the last week of each six weeks Mock Individual Oral Presentation Mock Individual Oral Presentation Genre Analysis Dec. 6-10, 2010 Presentation of a topic, chosen by the candidate, with teacher approval Student presentation is recorded on audio for internal assessment only Student presents their analysis within a 10-15 minute period during class. Scoring criteria will be distributed and discussed in preparation for each individual presentation Mock External Assessment Mock Independent Study: Documentary (will be assessed internally only) Feb. 28, 2011-Mar. 4, 2011 April 4-8, 2011 Mock External Assessment Mock Production Portfolio (will be assessed internally only) May 23-27, 2011 Course Outline: Week Dates Summary Readings Assignments 1 8/23/2010 8/27/2010 Welcome, Introduction to Course; Power Point presentation over IB Film; What is Film? Genre The American Western; History of film first films and D. W. Griffith; Watch classic western and discuss elements of the western; choose from list of westerns for genre presentation 2 8/30/2010 9/3/2010 History of film first films and D. W. Griffith; the silent movies; Watch The Great Train Robbery and Gold Rush; Camera Use; Collaborate on filming of various camera angles Chapter 1 Looking at the Movies pp. 2-25 What is Film History pp. 412-423 3 9/7/2010 9/20/2010 Elements of a Narrative; How to storyboard Chapter 4 Looking at the Movies pp. Elements of a Narrative pp. 114-142 4 9/13/2010 9/17/2010 Camera Use; Glossary of Film Terms; Composition; shot types and angles Chapter 5 Looking at the Movies Composition pp. 182-194; Chapter 6 Looking at the Movies Framing of the Shot pp. 229-256 *Chapter 1 -- Looking at the Movies Online; Do exercises in conjunction with reading; Choose from list of westerns for independent study Tutorial for operation of camcorder; Film Scavenger Hunt exercise; Present genre expository Collaborate on original silent film Present silent film Last printed 2/25/2011 11:42:00 AM Page 6 of 8

5 9/20/2010 9/24/2010 History of film German Expression; chiaroscuro lighting; Watch M, Metroplis and Nosferatu 6 9/27/2010 10/1/2010 Test over First Six Weeks material; How to write about a film 7 10/4/2010 10/8/2010 History of film Soviet Montage; Theory of Montage; Watch extract from Battleship Potemkin 1919-1931: German Expression pp. 423-426 1924-1930: The Soviet Montage Movement pp. 427-430 8 10/11/2010 10/15/2010 Montage vs. Continuity Editing Chapter 8 Looking at the Movies What is Editing pp. 320-357 9 10/18/2010 10/22/2010 Montage vs. Continuity Editing; Lighting Techniques 10 10/25/2010 10/29/2010 History of film Golden Age of Hollywood; Watch Citizen Kane ; How to write about a film, part 2 Chapter Looking at the Movies Lighting pp. 166-169; pp. 218-226 1927-1947: Classical Hollywood s Golden Age pp. 430-434 Continue working on silent film Written analysis of extract from Nosferatu / Metroplis / M Begin Me Film Present Me Film; Begin group collaboration over montage vs. continuity editing Continue group collaboration over montage vs. continuity editing; present findings to class; practice using lights Write formal analysis over Citizen Kane 11 11/1/2010 11/5/2010 Test over Second Six Weeks material; Sound in film Chapter 9 Looking at the Movies Sound pp. 367-408 Chapter 9 -- Looking at the Movies Online; Do exercises in conjunction with reading; Create one minute story using sound effects 12 11/8/2010 11/12/2010 Continue working on Sound in Film Present sound effects project 13 11/15/2010 11/19/2010 Test over ch. 9 Sound in Film ; History of Film Chapter 3 Looking at the Movies Group exercise over Film Noir; Watch Double Indemnity Types of Movies pp. 86-89 Double Indemnity 14 11/29/2010 12/3/2010 Genre Revisited Choose film for genre 15 12/6/2010 12/10/2010 Mock Oral Presentation over film for genre analysis 16 12/13/2010 12/17/2010 Semester Exams analysis; prepare for mock oral presentation 17 1/4/2011 1/7/2011 Auteur Theory; Study of Alfred Hitchcock; Watch The Birds 18 1/10/2011 1/14/2011 History of film Neorealism; Watch Bicycle Thieves; R 20 1/24/2011 1/28/2011 Presentation of Alfred Hitchcock film and research paper 1942-1951: Italian Neorealism pp. 434-437 Choose Alfred Hitchcock film for research; Write paper over Hitchcock as auteur Continue working on research paper Last printed 2/25/2011 11:42:00 AM Page 7 of 8

21 1/31/2011 2/4/2011 History of film Modern American Cinema; Watch 2001: A Space Odyssey 1965-1995: The New American Cinema pp. 447-454 Chapter 10 -- Looking at the Movies Online; Do exercises in conjunction with reading 22 2/7/2011 2/11/2011 Test over chapter 10 Film History; Mock Individual Oral Presentation Review / Preparation 23 2/14/2011 2/18/2011 ; Mock Individual Oral Presentation Review / Preparation 24 2/21/2011 2/25/2011 Mock Individual Oral Presentation Review / Preparation 25 2/28/2011 3/4/2011 Mock Individual Oral Presentation Analyze student examples 26 3/7/2011 3/11/2011 Mock Independent Study Review / Preparation Analyze student examples 27 3/21/2011 3/25/2011 Mock Independent Study Review / Preparation; How to produce a film 28 3/28/2011 4/1/2011 Mock Independent Study Review / Preparation 29 4/4/2011 4/8/2011 Mock Independent Study: Documentary (will be assessed internally only) 30 4/11/2011 4/15/2011 How to Make a Film; Begin Production Portfolio project 31 4/18/2011 4/21/2011 Continue working on Production Portfolio project 32 4/25/2011 4/29/2011 TAKS Week Chapter 11 Looking at the Movies How a Movie is Made pp. 467-470 Choose groups for film production project Read supplemental materials Review elements of film 33 5/2/2011 5/6/2011 Continue working on Production Portfolio project 34 5/9/2011 5/13/2011 Study of the documentary; Watch Winged Migration 35 5/16/2011 5/20/2011 Continue working on Production Portfolio project Chapter 3 Looking at the Movies Documentary pp. 467-470 36 5/23/2011 5/27/2011 Final Exam: Mock IB External Assessment Production Portfolio (Internal assessment only) 37 5/31/2011 6/2/2011 TAKS Flex Week Last printed 2/25/2011 11:42:00 AM Page 8 of 8