Here is a list of films my students asked me to put together. It is intended to reflect the first 100 movies I have in my collection (about 1,200 titles) that I would recommend someone watch who is studying to become a filmmaker. Sorry but there are no documentaries or animated features here, just live-action, narrative, fiction films. I welcome your comments.
2001: A Space Odyssey
8 ½
Alexander Nevsky
Alphaville
Annie Hall
Apartment, The
Apocalypse Now
Augirre: the Wrath of God
Beauty and the Beast (’46)
Bicycle Thief, The
Blow-Up
Blue Velvet
Bonnie and Clyde
Brazil
Bride of Frankenstein
Bringing Up Baby
Cabinet of Dr. Calagari, The (‘20)
Casablanca
Cat People (’42)
Chinatown
Citizen Kane
Clockwork Orange
Detour (’45)
Diary of a Country Priest
Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, The
Double Indemnity
Dr. Strangelove
Duck Soup
Duel
Eraserhead
Fargo
Footlight Parade
General, The (’27)
Godfather, The
Gold Rush, The
Gone With the Wind
Graduate, The
Grand Illusion, The
Greed
Gun Crazy (’50)
High Noon
Intolerance
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (’56)
It’s a Wonderful Life
Jules and Jim
King Kong (’33)
L’Aventura
La Strada
La Dolce Vita
Last Laugh, The
Last Year at Marienbad
Lawrence of Arabia
M (’31)
Maltese Falcon, The
Manhattan
Metropolis (’27)
Mr. Hulot’s Holiday
Nosferatu (‘22)
Notorious
On the Waterfront
Once Upon a Time in the West
Out of the Past
Passion of Joan of Arc, The
Peeping Tom
Persona
Place in the Sun, A
Playtime
Psycho
Raging Bull
Ran
Rashomon
Rules of the Game, The
Searchers, The
Seven Samarui, The
Seventh Seal, The
Singin’ In the Rain
Some Like It Hot
Stagecoach
Stalker
Sullivan’s Travels
Sunrise
Sunset Boulevard
Taxi Driver
To Be or Not To Be (’42)
Top Hat
Touch of Evil
Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The
Ugetsu
Unforgiven
Vampyr
Vertigo
Videodrome
Wages of Fear, The
West Side Story
Wild Bunch, The
Wild Strawberries
Wind, The
Wizard of Oz, The
Woman Under the Influence, A
Yojimbo
Monday, July 14, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Conceptual Storytelling
Here is the syllabus for Conceptual Storytelling.
COURSE NUMBER: FV2101
COURSE NAME: Conceptual Storytelling
COURSE LENGTH: 11 weeks
CONTACT HOURS: 44 hours
CLASSROOM #: ROOM #
STUDENT LOGIN: http://stu.aii.edu
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hammond
WEB SITE: shootthefilm.blogspot.com
PHONE: 813.900.4759
EMAIL thammond3@tampbbay.rr.com
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment
CREDITS: 4
DATE OF SYLLABUS: 7/11/2008
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to storytelling and the components of story. The goal is to develop storytelling skills and an understanding of story form. Students will be presented with the tools, techniques, and understanding of what stories are and how they work. The course will consist of reading, writing, discussion and viewing of traditional storytelling as well as the impact of interactive technology. Students will learn to craft, analyze and critique stories in various formats.
.
PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE TOPICS:
1. History of Storytelling
2. Current State of Storytelling
3. Story Types
4. Master Plots
5. Genres
6. Story Structure
7. Subtext
8. Motifs, Threads and Layering
9. The Question of Originality
10. Adaptation
11. Unconventional and alternative methods of storytelling
12. Interactive Storytelling
COURSE COMPETENCIES: The student will be able to:
1. Create a concept and communicate it to an audience
2. Understand the basic history of storytelling
3. Identify plot type and genre
4. Identify subtext
5. Identify story elements of set, setting, plot, character and theme
6. Identify elements of story design: traditional three act structure, plot points, etc.
7. Understand threads and motifs in storytelling
8. Create vibrant imagery and create suspense
9. Develop strategies for creating original stories
10. Adapt existing works to the motion picture medium
11. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of interactive media in relation to traditional storytelling
GRADING OPPORTUNITIES:
two (2) examinations (30% of final grade)
final project (40% of final grade): story
class participation (30% of final grade): storytelling
STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT:
Participation (discussion, storytelling)
Final Project - Story
Homework (independent reading & viewing)
Exams
GRADING CRITERION:
This general grading criterion might not be applicable to all projects, but can be used as the projects’ guide in relation to the overall student learning objectives for the course:
concept - 40%
execution - 40%
presentation - 20%
Concept is the beginning of the process. It is here that original ideas can be expressed along with original concepts for old ideas. Originality is the key here.
Execution is based on the quality of storytelling itself. Were you able to bring an element of style to the story? Did you create emotion in the reader? Did you succeed in bringing home a theme without being obvious? Are there layers, motifs and subtext in your story?
Presentation is based on the physical aspects of the presentation. Neatness, punctuation, grammar, etc.
HANDWRITTEN WORK, no matter how neat you think it is, is not accepted.
GRADING SCALE:
A 4.0 94-100 B- 2.7 80-83 D+ 1.4 67-69
A- 3.7 90-93 C+ 2.4 77-79 D 1.0 60-66
B+ 3.4 87-89 C 2.0 74-76 D- N/A
B 3.0 84-86 C- 1.7 70-73 F 0.0 0-59
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Holidays: This quarter has ___0____ holidays
Required Text(s): None
Recommended Text(s): TBA
Required Supplies: Specifics will be outlined in project sheets.
Late Work: Assignments must be in on the date identified in the syllabus (or project sheet) and at the beginning of class. Late projects will not be accepted. Any deviation of this policy will be extremely rare and at the discretion of the instructor.
Sleeping in Class: Sleeping in class is not permitted and will not be tolerated.
Food/Beverages: Food and non-sealed beverage containers are not permitted in any classroom, lab or studio.
Cell Phones and other electronic devices: Cell phone usage is not permitted in any classroom, lab or studio. All cell phones, beepers, games, two-way radios (Nextel), or any other communication device must be turned off before entering the classroom. Leaving the class to take/make a phone call is not permitted unless it is an absolute emergency.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may lead to immediate expulsion from the class and/or college. Plagiarism includes taking words, ideas, or artwork from anyone else and presenting it as your own or not citing properly in accordance with APA Style Guide.
Saving Work: It is the student’s responsibility to save his or her work to disk. Multiple copies should be saved and verified prior to leaving the classroom. The teacher is in no way responsible for the work saved on hard drives, nor is he/she bound to give an extension on work improperly saved. The hard drives will get purged regularly. Students are expected to back up all work. Loss, theft, computer failure, etc. are not acceptable excuses.
CAMPUS POLICIES:
Add/Drop: The first six (6) academic days (not including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) of each quarter are designated as the schedule adjustment period. During this time, students may make registration adjustments (adding, dropping, or changing days/times of courses) without financial penalty.
Attendance: The Art Institute of Tampa policy requires students to attend a minimum of 82% (36 hours) of scheduled course hours in order to receive a passing grade in a course. Attendance will be taken twice in a class period. Once at the beginning of the 4 hour period and once after returning from the second break. Every student is required to remain for the full class period. If you are not present within 10 minutes of each roll call, you will be marked as half absent. Two half absences will function as the equivalent of 1 absence.
ADA Statement: To meet the needs of our students with disabilities, The Art Institute offers reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Students or applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodations should contact the Student Services Coordinator for the school. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact your instructor and the Dean of Student Affairs in advance of the quarter of study when accommodations are needed.
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA:
Excellent
A (93-100)
A- (90-92)
Outstanding participation. The student is actively engaged in every facet of the class. He/She comes to every class session ready to engage in informed discussion bases on a thorough and critical reading of their homework assigned material (if applicable), and he/she maintains complete critical reading notes and brings it to every class session and keeps copies of everything in their journal. The student makes extraordinary contribution to the class through consistently thoughtful, well focused, and original examples. The student works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and the student seeks assistance should he/she need it. The student misses no classes.
Very Good/Good
B+ (87-89)
B (83-86)
B- (80-82)
Good participation. The student is actively engaged in most facets of the class. He/She comes to every class session ready to engage in informed discussion based on a careful reading of the assigned material, and he/she maintains substantial number of critical reading notes and brings it to most class sessions. The student makes a solid contribution to the class through regular relevant and thoughtful comments, questions and examples. The student works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and the student is likely to seek assistance should he/she need it. The student misses the maximum of one class.
Satisfactory
C+ (77-79)
C (73-76)
C- (70-72)
Average participation. The student is actively engaged in some facet of the class. He/She comes to many class sessions ready to engage in informed discussion based on a general reading of the assigned material, including few critical reading notes and brings it to many class sessions. The student makes a contribution to the class through general, incomplete and/or tangential comments. The student, for the most part, works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and is not likely to seek assistance on his/her own. The student misses two class sessions.
Below Average
D (60-64)
Poor participation. The student rarely demonstrated an active engagement in some facets of the class. He/She comes to many class sessions unprepared for informed discussion, and his/her critical reading notes are substantially incomplete and rarely bring it to the class sessions. The student does not collaborate with his/her classmates and instructor and the student is not likely to seek assistance on his/her own or even with direction. The student misses two-three class sessions.
Failure
F (0-59)
Unacceptable participation. The student is not an active member of the class.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Awareness of these changes is the student’s responsibility
CLASS SCHEDULE:
THERE WILL BE A WEEKLY PERFORMANCE
MON TUE WED THU FRI
Week01
______ Introduction
Week02
______ History of Storytelling
Week03
______ Story Types, Plots & Genres
Week04
______ Story Structure
Week05
______ EXAM
Week06
______ Subtext
Week07
______ Motifs, Threads & Layering
Week08
______ Originality & Adaptation
Week09
______ Alternative Storytelling
Week10
______ EXAM
Week11
______ Interactive Storytelling
FV2000: Acting & Directing
This class is setup to have something due every week. There will be at least one workday or makeup each quarter that will allow for cancelled classes or holidays that run into scheduled classes.
11 Week Course Breakdown
Week 1
Discussion: Introduction, Syllabus, Instructor, Creativity, Critical Thinking.
The Job of a Writer
Scene: Improvisation
Film: “The Day the Earth Stood Still”
Assignment: Journal
Week 2
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: History of Storytelling
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 3
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Story Types, Plots & Genres
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 4
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Story Structure
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 5 - - - MID TERM - - -
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: The Critique Process
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 6
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Subtext
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 7
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Motifs, Threads & Layering
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 8
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Originality & Adaptation
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 9
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Alternative Storytelling
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 10
EXAM: FINAL EXAMINATION
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Interactive Storytelling
Film: TBA
Assignment: None
Week 11
CRITIQUE: Final Stories
COURSE NUMBER: FV2101
COURSE NAME: Conceptual Storytelling
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hammond
I have completely read and fully understand the contents of this syllabus
I take full responsibility for living up to these obligations including, but not limited to attendance, participation, notes, quizzes, projects, etc.
I will ask for help/assistance (both in and out of class) if needed
Student Signature: ______________________ Instructor Signature: __________________________
Print Name: ___________________________ Print Name: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________ Date: _____________________________________
COURSE NUMBER: FV2101
COURSE NAME: Conceptual Storytelling
COURSE LENGTH: 11 weeks
CONTACT HOURS: 44 hours
CLASSROOM #: ROOM #
STUDENT LOGIN: http://stu.aii.edu
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hammond
WEB SITE: shootthefilm.blogspot.com
PHONE: 813.900.4759
EMAIL thammond3@tampbbay.rr.com
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment
CREDITS: 4
DATE OF SYLLABUS: 7/11/2008
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to storytelling and the components of story. The goal is to develop storytelling skills and an understanding of story form. Students will be presented with the tools, techniques, and understanding of what stories are and how they work. The course will consist of reading, writing, discussion and viewing of traditional storytelling as well as the impact of interactive technology. Students will learn to craft, analyze and critique stories in various formats.
.
PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE TOPICS:
1. History of Storytelling
2. Current State of Storytelling
3. Story Types
4. Master Plots
5. Genres
6. Story Structure
7. Subtext
8. Motifs, Threads and Layering
9. The Question of Originality
10. Adaptation
11. Unconventional and alternative methods of storytelling
12. Interactive Storytelling
COURSE COMPETENCIES: The student will be able to:
1. Create a concept and communicate it to an audience
2. Understand the basic history of storytelling
3. Identify plot type and genre
4. Identify subtext
5. Identify story elements of set, setting, plot, character and theme
6. Identify elements of story design: traditional three act structure, plot points, etc.
7. Understand threads and motifs in storytelling
8. Create vibrant imagery and create suspense
9. Develop strategies for creating original stories
10. Adapt existing works to the motion picture medium
11. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of interactive media in relation to traditional storytelling
GRADING OPPORTUNITIES:
two (2) examinations (30% of final grade)
final project (40% of final grade): story
class participation (30% of final grade): storytelling
STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT:
Participation (discussion, storytelling)
Final Project - Story
Homework (independent reading & viewing)
Exams
GRADING CRITERION:
This general grading criterion might not be applicable to all projects, but can be used as the projects’ guide in relation to the overall student learning objectives for the course:
concept - 40%
execution - 40%
presentation - 20%
Concept is the beginning of the process. It is here that original ideas can be expressed along with original concepts for old ideas. Originality is the key here.
Execution is based on the quality of storytelling itself. Were you able to bring an element of style to the story? Did you create emotion in the reader? Did you succeed in bringing home a theme without being obvious? Are there layers, motifs and subtext in your story?
Presentation is based on the physical aspects of the presentation. Neatness, punctuation, grammar, etc.
HANDWRITTEN WORK, no matter how neat you think it is, is not accepted.
GRADING SCALE:
A 4.0 94-100 B- 2.7 80-83 D+ 1.4 67-69
A- 3.7 90-93 C+ 2.4 77-79 D 1.0 60-66
B+ 3.4 87-89 C 2.0 74-76 D- N/A
B 3.0 84-86 C- 1.7 70-73 F 0.0 0-59
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Holidays: This quarter has ___0____ holidays
Required Text(s): None
Recommended Text(s): TBA
Required Supplies: Specifics will be outlined in project sheets.
Late Work: Assignments must be in on the date identified in the syllabus (or project sheet) and at the beginning of class. Late projects will not be accepted. Any deviation of this policy will be extremely rare and at the discretion of the instructor.
Sleeping in Class: Sleeping in class is not permitted and will not be tolerated.
Food/Beverages: Food and non-sealed beverage containers are not permitted in any classroom, lab or studio.
Cell Phones and other electronic devices: Cell phone usage is not permitted in any classroom, lab or studio. All cell phones, beepers, games, two-way radios (Nextel), or any other communication device must be turned off before entering the classroom. Leaving the class to take/make a phone call is not permitted unless it is an absolute emergency.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may lead to immediate expulsion from the class and/or college. Plagiarism includes taking words, ideas, or artwork from anyone else and presenting it as your own or not citing properly in accordance with APA Style Guide.
Saving Work: It is the student’s responsibility to save his or her work to disk. Multiple copies should be saved and verified prior to leaving the classroom. The teacher is in no way responsible for the work saved on hard drives, nor is he/she bound to give an extension on work improperly saved. The hard drives will get purged regularly. Students are expected to back up all work. Loss, theft, computer failure, etc. are not acceptable excuses.
CAMPUS POLICIES:
Add/Drop: The first six (6) academic days (not including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) of each quarter are designated as the schedule adjustment period. During this time, students may make registration adjustments (adding, dropping, or changing days/times of courses) without financial penalty.
Attendance: The Art Institute of Tampa policy requires students to attend a minimum of 82% (36 hours) of scheduled course hours in order to receive a passing grade in a course. Attendance will be taken twice in a class period. Once at the beginning of the 4 hour period and once after returning from the second break. Every student is required to remain for the full class period. If you are not present within 10 minutes of each roll call, you will be marked as half absent. Two half absences will function as the equivalent of 1 absence.
ADA Statement: To meet the needs of our students with disabilities, The Art Institute offers reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Students or applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodations should contact the Student Services Coordinator for the school. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact your instructor and the Dean of Student Affairs in advance of the quarter of study when accommodations are needed.
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA:
Excellent
A (93-100)
A- (90-92)
Outstanding participation. The student is actively engaged in every facet of the class. He/She comes to every class session ready to engage in informed discussion bases on a thorough and critical reading of their homework assigned material (if applicable), and he/she maintains complete critical reading notes and brings it to every class session and keeps copies of everything in their journal. The student makes extraordinary contribution to the class through consistently thoughtful, well focused, and original examples. The student works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and the student seeks assistance should he/she need it. The student misses no classes.
Very Good/Good
B+ (87-89)
B (83-86)
B- (80-82)
Good participation. The student is actively engaged in most facets of the class. He/She comes to every class session ready to engage in informed discussion based on a careful reading of the assigned material, and he/she maintains substantial number of critical reading notes and brings it to most class sessions. The student makes a solid contribution to the class through regular relevant and thoughtful comments, questions and examples. The student works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and the student is likely to seek assistance should he/she need it. The student misses the maximum of one class.
Satisfactory
C+ (77-79)
C (73-76)
C- (70-72)
Average participation. The student is actively engaged in some facet of the class. He/She comes to many class sessions ready to engage in informed discussion based on a general reading of the assigned material, including few critical reading notes and brings it to many class sessions. The student makes a contribution to the class through general, incomplete and/or tangential comments. The student, for the most part, works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and is not likely to seek assistance on his/her own. The student misses two class sessions.
Below Average
D (60-64)
Poor participation. The student rarely demonstrated an active engagement in some facets of the class. He/She comes to many class sessions unprepared for informed discussion, and his/her critical reading notes are substantially incomplete and rarely bring it to the class sessions. The student does not collaborate with his/her classmates and instructor and the student is not likely to seek assistance on his/her own or even with direction. The student misses two-three class sessions.
Failure
F (0-59)
Unacceptable participation. The student is not an active member of the class.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Awareness of these changes is the student’s responsibility
CLASS SCHEDULE:
THERE WILL BE A WEEKLY PERFORMANCE
MON TUE WED THU FRI
Week01
______ Introduction
Week02
______ History of Storytelling
Week03
______ Story Types, Plots & Genres
Week04
______ Story Structure
Week05
______ EXAM
Week06
______ Subtext
Week07
______ Motifs, Threads & Layering
Week08
______ Originality & Adaptation
Week09
______ Alternative Storytelling
Week10
______ EXAM
Week11
______ Interactive Storytelling
FV2000: Acting & Directing
This class is setup to have something due every week. There will be at least one workday or makeup each quarter that will allow for cancelled classes or holidays that run into scheduled classes.
11 Week Course Breakdown
Week 1
Discussion: Introduction, Syllabus, Instructor, Creativity, Critical Thinking.
The Job of a Writer
Scene: Improvisation
Film: “The Day the Earth Stood Still”
Assignment: Journal
Week 2
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: History of Storytelling
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 3
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Story Types, Plots & Genres
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 4
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Story Structure
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 5 - - - MID TERM - - -
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: The Critique Process
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 6
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Subtext
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 7
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Motifs, Threads & Layering
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 8
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Originality & Adaptation
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 9
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Alternative Storytelling
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal
Week 10
EXAM: FINAL EXAMINATION
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Interactive Storytelling
Film: TBA
Assignment: None
Week 11
CRITIQUE: Final Stories
COURSE NUMBER: FV2101
COURSE NAME: Conceptual Storytelling
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hammond
I have completely read and fully understand the contents of this syllabus
I take full responsibility for living up to these obligations including, but not limited to attendance, participation, notes, quizzes, projects, etc.
I will ask for help/assistance (both in and out of class) if needed
Student Signature: ______________________ Instructor Signature: __________________________
Print Name: ___________________________ Print Name: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________ Date: _____________________________________
Producing & Directing
Here is the syllabus for Producing and Directing.
COURSE NUMBER: FV2001
COURSE NAME: Fundamentals of Producing and Directing
COURSE LENGTH: 11 weeks
CONTACT HOURS: 44 hours
CLASSROOM #: ROOM #
STUDENT LOGIN: http://stu.aii.edu
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hammond
WEB SITE: SHOOTTHEFILM.BLOGSPOT.COM
PHONE: 813.900.4759
EMAIL: thammnd3@tampabay.rr.com
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment
CREDITS: 4
DATE OF SYLLABUS: 7/11/2008
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is an introduction to the jobs of producer and director as they relate to the filmmaking process. The goal is to develop an understanding of these two positions and some fundamental skills involved with their responsibilities. Students will examine the separate and overlapping areas of authority and cooperation a producer and a director share in the making of a film. Students will be presented with the tools, techniques, and understanding of budgeting, scheduling, hiring, casting and shooting the movie. Financing, contracts, unions, guilds and distribution will also be covered. The course will consist of reading, writing, discussion and viewing of documentaries dealing with the production and direction of famous films as well as some of the films themselves.
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PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE TOPICS:
1. The Producer’s Job
2. The Director’s Job
3. The Office & The Set
4. Film Financing
5. Budgeting & Scheduling
6. Crewing & Casting
7. Legal Aspects of Film Production
8. Distribution
9. Business & Creative Decision Making
COURSE COMPETENCIES: The student will be able to:
1. Conceive a plan for financing a film.
2. Be able to chart an organizational structure for a film production.
3. Break down a script.
4. Budget a script.
5. Make a strip board and a shooting schedule.
6. Be familiar with standard contracts and deal memos.
7. Understand the various ways films and filmmakers make money.
8. Structure a production crew.
9. Understand creative aspects of the producer/director relationship.
10. Identify the steps of the production process.
11. Explore the possibilities of independent film production and the Internet.
GRADING OPPORTUNITIES:
A total of seven grading opportunities will be given:
two (2) examinations (40% of final grade)
two (2) projects (40% of final grade): selected final paper/presentation projects
class participation (20% of final grade)
STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT:
Participation (discussion, role playing)
Class projects
Homework (independent reading & viewing)
Final project
GRADING CRITERION:
This general grading criterion might not be applicable to all projects, but can be used as the projects’ guide in relation to the overall student learning objectives for the course:
concept - 40%
design & execution - 30%
presentation - 30%
Concept is based on your ideas leading up to the project. Did you explore all viable options for the project? Did you solve all design problems/issues with the given project? The start of your process is the concept.
Design is based on artistic rendering of the project. Did you aesthetically layout the project in a manner keeping true to what the project called for?
Execution is based on your technical aspects of the project. Do you have any typos? Are there technical issues with your project that take away from its design? The end of your process is the execution.
Presentation is based on your physical presentation of your project and when you are presenting the project for critique.
HANDWRITTEN WORK, no matter how neat you think it is, is not accepted.
GRADING SCALE:
A 4.0 94-100 B- 2.7 80-83 D+ 1.4 67-69
A- 3.7 90-93 C+ 2.4 77-79 D 1.0 60-66
B+ 3.4 87-89 C 2.0 74-76 D- N/A
B 3.0 84-86 C- 1.7 70-73 F 0.0 0-59
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Holidays: This quarter has ____0___ holidays
Required Text(s): none
Recommended Text(s): “Making Movies”, Sidney Lumet
Required Supplies: Specifics will be outlined in project sheets.
Late Work: Assignments must be in on the date identified in the syllabus (or project sheet) and at the beginning of class. Late projects will not be accepted. Any deviation of this policy will be extremely rare and at the discretion of the instructor.
Sleeping in Class: Sleeping in class is not permitted and will not be tolerated.
Food/Beverages: Food and non-sealed beverage containers are not permitted in any classroom, lab or studio.
Cell Phones and other electronic devices: Cell phone usage is not permitted in any classroom, lab or studio. All cell phones, beepers, games, two-way radios (Nextel), or any other communication device must be turned off before entering the classroom. Leaving the class to take/make a phone call is not permitted unless it is an absolute emergency.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may lead to immediate expulsion from the class and/or college. Plagiarism includes taking words, ideas, or artwork from anyone else and presenting it as your own or not citing properly in accordance with APA Style Guide.
Saving Work: It is the student’s responsibility to save his or her work to disk. Multiple copies should be saved and verified prior to leaving the classroom. The teacher is in no way responsible for the work saved on hard drives, nor is he/she bound to give an extension on work improperly saved. The hard drives will get purged regularly. Students are expected to back up all work. Loss, theft, computer failure, etc. are not acceptable excuses.
CAMPUS POLICIES:
Add/Drop: The first six (6) academic days (not including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) of each quarter are designated as the schedule adjustment period. During this time, students may make registration adjustments (adding, dropping, or changing days/times of courses) without financial penalty.
Attendance: The Art Institute of Tampa policy requires students to attend a minimum of 82% (36 hours) of scheduled course hours in order to receive a passing grade in a course. Attendance will be taken twice in a class period. Once at the beginning of the 4 hour period and once after returning from the second break. Every student is required to remain for the full class period. If you are not present within 10 minutes of each roll call, you will be marked as half absent. Two half absences will function as the equivalent of 1 absence.
ADA Statement: To meet the needs of our students with disabilities, The Art Institute offers reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Students or applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodations should contact the Student Services Coordinator for the school. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact your instructor and the Dean of Student Affairs in advance of the quarter of study when accommodations are needed.
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA:
Excellent
A (93-100)
A- (90-92)
Outstanding participation. The student is actively engaged in every facet of the class. He/She comes to every class session ready to engage in informed discussion bases on a thorough and critical reading of their homework assigned material (if applicable), and he/she maintains complete critical reading notes and brings it to every class session and keeps copies of everything in their journal. The student makes extraordinary contribution to the class through consistently thoughtful, well focused, and original examples. The student works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and the student seeks assistance should he/she need it. The student misses no classes.
Very Good/Good
B+ (87-89)
B (83-86)
B- (80-82)
Good participation. The student is actively engaged in most facets of the class. He/She comes to every class session ready to engage in informed discussion based on a careful reading of the assigned material, and he/she maintains substantial number of critical reading notes and brings it to most class sessions. The student makes a solid contribution to the class through regular relevant and thoughtful comments, questions and examples. The student works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and the student is likely to seek assistance should he/she need it. The student misses the maximum of one class.
Satisfactory
C+ (77-79)
C (73-76)
C- (70-72)
Average participation. The student is actively engaged in some facet of the class. He/She comes to many class sessions ready to engage in informed discussion based on a general reading of the assigned material, including few critical reading notes and brings it to many class sessions. The student makes a contribution to the class through general, incomplete and/or tangential comments. The student, for the most part, works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and is not likely to seek assistance on his/her own. The student misses two class sessions.
Below Average
D (60-64)
Poor participation. The student rarely demonstrated an active engagement in some facets of the class. He/She comes to many class sessions unprepared for informed discussion, and his/her critical reading notes are substantially incomplete and rarely bring it to the class sessions. The student does not collaborate with his/her classmates and instructor and the student is not likely to seek assistance on his/her own or even with direction. The student misses two-three class sessions.
Failure
F (0-59)
Unacceptable participation. The student is not an active member of the class.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Awareness of these changes is the student’s responsibility
CLASS SCHEDULE:
MON TUE WED THU FRI
Week01
______ Meet with instructor
Week02
______ Production structure
Week03
______ Film financing
Week04
______ Budgeting & Scheduling
Week05
______ EXAM
Week06
______ Casting & Crewing
Week07
______ Contracts & Legal
Week08
______ Permits & Unions
Week09
______ Distribution
Week10
______ EXAM
Week11
______ Presentations
FV2001: Producing & Directing
This class is setup to have something due every week. There will be at least one workday or makeup each quarter that will allow for cancelled classes or holidays that run into scheduled classes.
All projects, unless specified, will involve an idea week and a presentation week.
On idea week you will present your idea for the project. We will have a critique that will aid you in avoiding unreasonable projects for the allotted time frame and making your project stronger.
On presentation week you will bring in your completed project for an in class critique along with delivering all of your deliverables due for the specified project.
11 Week Course Breakdown
Week 1
Discussion: Introduction, Syllabus, Instructor, Creativity, Critical Thinking.
The Jobs of Producing and Directing.
Film: None
Assignment: Journal Entry, Research Project
Reading: “Making Movies”, Sidney Lumet
Week 2
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Business Structure of Film Production
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 3
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Film Financing
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry,
Reading: Ongoing
Week 4
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Film Budgeting and Scheduling
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 5 - - - MID TERM - - -
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Project Presentation & Assessment
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 6
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Casting and Crewing
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 7
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Contracts and Legal
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 8
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Permits and Unions
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 9
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Film Distribution
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 10
EXAM: FINAL EXAMINATION
Due Today: Journal Entry, Project Presentation & Assessment
Discussion: None
Film: TBA
Assignment: None
Reading: None
Week 11
CRITIQUE: Project Presentation & Assessment
COURSE NUMBER: FV2001
COURSE NAME: Fundamentals of Producing & Directing
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hammond
I have completely read and fully understand the contents of this syllabus
I take full responsibility for living up to these obligations including, but not limited to attendance, participation, notes, quizzes, projects, etc.
I will ask for help/assistance (both in and out of class) if needed
Student Signature: ______________________ Instructor Signature: __________________________
Print Name: ___________________________ Print Name: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________ Date: _____________________________________
COURSE NUMBER: FV2001
COURSE NAME: Fundamentals of Producing and Directing
COURSE LENGTH: 11 weeks
CONTACT HOURS: 44 hours
CLASSROOM #: ROOM #
STUDENT LOGIN: http://stu.aii.edu
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hammond
WEB SITE: SHOOTTHEFILM.BLOGSPOT.COM
PHONE: 813.900.4759
EMAIL: thammnd3@tampabay.rr.com
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment
CREDITS: 4
DATE OF SYLLABUS: 7/11/2008
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is an introduction to the jobs of producer and director as they relate to the filmmaking process. The goal is to develop an understanding of these two positions and some fundamental skills involved with their responsibilities. Students will examine the separate and overlapping areas of authority and cooperation a producer and a director share in the making of a film. Students will be presented with the tools, techniques, and understanding of budgeting, scheduling, hiring, casting and shooting the movie. Financing, contracts, unions, guilds and distribution will also be covered. The course will consist of reading, writing, discussion and viewing of documentaries dealing with the production and direction of famous films as well as some of the films themselves.
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PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE TOPICS:
1. The Producer’s Job
2. The Director’s Job
3. The Office & The Set
4. Film Financing
5. Budgeting & Scheduling
6. Crewing & Casting
7. Legal Aspects of Film Production
8. Distribution
9. Business & Creative Decision Making
COURSE COMPETENCIES: The student will be able to:
1. Conceive a plan for financing a film.
2. Be able to chart an organizational structure for a film production.
3. Break down a script.
4. Budget a script.
5. Make a strip board and a shooting schedule.
6. Be familiar with standard contracts and deal memos.
7. Understand the various ways films and filmmakers make money.
8. Structure a production crew.
9. Understand creative aspects of the producer/director relationship.
10. Identify the steps of the production process.
11. Explore the possibilities of independent film production and the Internet.
GRADING OPPORTUNITIES:
A total of seven grading opportunities will be given:
two (2) examinations (40% of final grade)
two (2) projects (40% of final grade): selected final paper/presentation projects
class participation (20% of final grade)
STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT:
Participation (discussion, role playing)
Class projects
Homework (independent reading & viewing)
Final project
GRADING CRITERION:
This general grading criterion might not be applicable to all projects, but can be used as the projects’ guide in relation to the overall student learning objectives for the course:
concept - 40%
design & execution - 30%
presentation - 30%
Concept is based on your ideas leading up to the project. Did you explore all viable options for the project? Did you solve all design problems/issues with the given project? The start of your process is the concept.
Design is based on artistic rendering of the project. Did you aesthetically layout the project in a manner keeping true to what the project called for?
Execution is based on your technical aspects of the project. Do you have any typos? Are there technical issues with your project that take away from its design? The end of your process is the execution.
Presentation is based on your physical presentation of your project and when you are presenting the project for critique.
HANDWRITTEN WORK, no matter how neat you think it is, is not accepted.
GRADING SCALE:
A 4.0 94-100 B- 2.7 80-83 D+ 1.4 67-69
A- 3.7 90-93 C+ 2.4 77-79 D 1.0 60-66
B+ 3.4 87-89 C 2.0 74-76 D- N/A
B 3.0 84-86 C- 1.7 70-73 F 0.0 0-59
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Holidays: This quarter has ____0___ holidays
Required Text(s): none
Recommended Text(s): “Making Movies”, Sidney Lumet
Required Supplies: Specifics will be outlined in project sheets.
Late Work: Assignments must be in on the date identified in the syllabus (or project sheet) and at the beginning of class. Late projects will not be accepted. Any deviation of this policy will be extremely rare and at the discretion of the instructor.
Sleeping in Class: Sleeping in class is not permitted and will not be tolerated.
Food/Beverages: Food and non-sealed beverage containers are not permitted in any classroom, lab or studio.
Cell Phones and other electronic devices: Cell phone usage is not permitted in any classroom, lab or studio. All cell phones, beepers, games, two-way radios (Nextel), or any other communication device must be turned off before entering the classroom. Leaving the class to take/make a phone call is not permitted unless it is an absolute emergency.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may lead to immediate expulsion from the class and/or college. Plagiarism includes taking words, ideas, or artwork from anyone else and presenting it as your own or not citing properly in accordance with APA Style Guide.
Saving Work: It is the student’s responsibility to save his or her work to disk. Multiple copies should be saved and verified prior to leaving the classroom. The teacher is in no way responsible for the work saved on hard drives, nor is he/she bound to give an extension on work improperly saved. The hard drives will get purged regularly. Students are expected to back up all work. Loss, theft, computer failure, etc. are not acceptable excuses.
CAMPUS POLICIES:
Add/Drop: The first six (6) academic days (not including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) of each quarter are designated as the schedule adjustment period. During this time, students may make registration adjustments (adding, dropping, or changing days/times of courses) without financial penalty.
Attendance: The Art Institute of Tampa policy requires students to attend a minimum of 82% (36 hours) of scheduled course hours in order to receive a passing grade in a course. Attendance will be taken twice in a class period. Once at the beginning of the 4 hour period and once after returning from the second break. Every student is required to remain for the full class period. If you are not present within 10 minutes of each roll call, you will be marked as half absent. Two half absences will function as the equivalent of 1 absence.
ADA Statement: To meet the needs of our students with disabilities, The Art Institute offers reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Students or applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodations should contact the Student Services Coordinator for the school. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact your instructor and the Dean of Student Affairs in advance of the quarter of study when accommodations are needed.
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA:
Excellent
A (93-100)
A- (90-92)
Outstanding participation. The student is actively engaged in every facet of the class. He/She comes to every class session ready to engage in informed discussion bases on a thorough and critical reading of their homework assigned material (if applicable), and he/she maintains complete critical reading notes and brings it to every class session and keeps copies of everything in their journal. The student makes extraordinary contribution to the class through consistently thoughtful, well focused, and original examples. The student works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and the student seeks assistance should he/she need it. The student misses no classes.
Very Good/Good
B+ (87-89)
B (83-86)
B- (80-82)
Good participation. The student is actively engaged in most facets of the class. He/She comes to every class session ready to engage in informed discussion based on a careful reading of the assigned material, and he/she maintains substantial number of critical reading notes and brings it to most class sessions. The student makes a solid contribution to the class through regular relevant and thoughtful comments, questions and examples. The student works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and the student is likely to seek assistance should he/she need it. The student misses the maximum of one class.
Satisfactory
C+ (77-79)
C (73-76)
C- (70-72)
Average participation. The student is actively engaged in some facet of the class. He/She comes to many class sessions ready to engage in informed discussion based on a general reading of the assigned material, including few critical reading notes and brings it to many class sessions. The student makes a contribution to the class through general, incomplete and/or tangential comments. The student, for the most part, works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and is not likely to seek assistance on his/her own. The student misses two class sessions.
Below Average
D (60-64)
Poor participation. The student rarely demonstrated an active engagement in some facets of the class. He/She comes to many class sessions unprepared for informed discussion, and his/her critical reading notes are substantially incomplete and rarely bring it to the class sessions. The student does not collaborate with his/her classmates and instructor and the student is not likely to seek assistance on his/her own or even with direction. The student misses two-three class sessions.
Failure
F (0-59)
Unacceptable participation. The student is not an active member of the class.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Awareness of these changes is the student’s responsibility
CLASS SCHEDULE:
MON TUE WED THU FRI
Week01
______ Meet with instructor
Week02
______ Production structure
Week03
______ Film financing
Week04
______ Budgeting & Scheduling
Week05
______ EXAM
Week06
______ Casting & Crewing
Week07
______ Contracts & Legal
Week08
______ Permits & Unions
Week09
______ Distribution
Week10
______ EXAM
Week11
______ Presentations
FV2001: Producing & Directing
This class is setup to have something due every week. There will be at least one workday or makeup each quarter that will allow for cancelled classes or holidays that run into scheduled classes.
All projects, unless specified, will involve an idea week and a presentation week.
On idea week you will present your idea for the project. We will have a critique that will aid you in avoiding unreasonable projects for the allotted time frame and making your project stronger.
On presentation week you will bring in your completed project for an in class critique along with delivering all of your deliverables due for the specified project.
11 Week Course Breakdown
Week 1
Discussion: Introduction, Syllabus, Instructor, Creativity, Critical Thinking.
The Jobs of Producing and Directing.
Film: None
Assignment: Journal Entry, Research Project
Reading: “Making Movies”, Sidney Lumet
Week 2
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Business Structure of Film Production
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 3
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Film Financing
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry,
Reading: Ongoing
Week 4
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Film Budgeting and Scheduling
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 5 - - - MID TERM - - -
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Project Presentation & Assessment
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 6
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Casting and Crewing
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 7
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Contracts and Legal
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 8
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Permits and Unions
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 9
Due Today: Journal Entry
Discussion: Film Distribution
Film: TBA
Assignment: Journal Entry
Reading: Ongoing
Week 10
EXAM: FINAL EXAMINATION
Due Today: Journal Entry, Project Presentation & Assessment
Discussion: None
Film: TBA
Assignment: None
Reading: None
Week 11
CRITIQUE: Project Presentation & Assessment
COURSE NUMBER: FV2001
COURSE NAME: Fundamentals of Producing & Directing
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hammond
I have completely read and fully understand the contents of this syllabus
I take full responsibility for living up to these obligations including, but not limited to attendance, participation, notes, quizzes, projects, etc.
I will ask for help/assistance (both in and out of class) if needed
Student Signature: ______________________ Instructor Signature: __________________________
Print Name: ___________________________ Print Name: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________ Date: _____________________________________
Acting & Directing
Here is the syllabus for Acting and Directing.
COURSE NUMBER: FV2000
COURSE NAME: Fundamentals of Acting and Directing
COURSE LENGTH: 11 weeks
CONTACT HOURS: 44 hours
CLASSROOM #: ROOM #
STUDENT LOGIN: http://stu.aii.edu
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hammond
WEB SITE: shootthefilm.blogspot.com
PHONE: 813.900.4759
EMAIL: thammond3@tampabay.rr.com
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment
CREDITS: 4
DATE OF SYLLABUS: 7/11/2008
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is an introduction to the jobs of actor and director as they relate to the filmmaking process. The goal is to develop an understanding of these two positions and some fundamental skills involved with their respective crafts. Students will direct other students and act in scenes which they create and scenes provided by the instructor. The course will consist of reading, discussion, performance and viewing of classic examples of acting and directing.
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PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE TOPICS:
1. The Actors Craft
2. The Director’s Job
3. Casting
4. Rehearsing
5. Working on the Set
6. Blocking
7. History of Acting
8. Styles of Acting
9. Tools of the Director
10. Directorial Styles
11. History of Cinema Directing
COURSE COMPETENCIES: The student will be able to:
1. Have an understanding of film history as it relates to acting and directing.
2. Perform the basic job of a director.
3. Give an acting performance.
4. Conduct a rehearsal.
5. Compile a basic shot list.
6. Abide by on-set etiquette.
7. Understand the various styles and schools of acting.
8. Understand the structure of authority in a production.
9. Assume command and responsibility as a director in a production.
10. Conduct a production meeting.
GRADING OPPORTUNITIES:
A total of seven grading opportunities will be given:
two (2) examinations (30% of final grade)
several projects (60% of final grade): scenes and performances
class participation (10% of final grade)
STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT:
Participation (discussion, role playing)
Class projects
Homework (independent reading & viewing)
Exams
GRADING CRITERION:
This general grading criterion might not be applicable to all projects, but can be used as the projects’ guide in relation to the overall student learning objectives for the course:
concept - 30%
execution - 40%
presentation - 30%
Concept is the beginning of the process. It is here that original ideas can be expressed along with original concepts for old ideas. Originality is the key here.
Execution is based on the quality of performance and the success of your endeavors as a director. Is the scene believable? As an actor, were you able to express honest emotion? As a director, did you realize your original vision for the scene?
Presentation is based on the physical aspects of the scene. Were you able to create an atmosphere using lights, props, sound effects, music or any of the other stylistic tools available to you?
HANDWRITTEN WORK, no matter how neat you think it is, is not accepted.
GRADING SCALE:
A 4.0 94-100 B- 2.7 80-83 D+ 1.4 67-69
A- 3.7 90-93 C+ 2.4 77-79 D 1.0 60-66
B+ 3.4 87-89 C 2.0 74-76 D- N/A
B 3.0 84-86 C- 1.7 70-73 F 0.0 0-59
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Holidays: This quarter has ___0____ holidays
Required Text(s): None
Recommended Text(s): TBA
Required Supplies: Specifics will be outlined in project sheets.
Late Work: Assignments must be in on the date identified in the syllabus (or project sheet) and at the beginning of class. Late projects will not be accepted. Any deviation of this policy will be extremely rare and at the discretion of the instructor.
Sleeping in Class: Sleeping in class is not permitted and will not be tolerated.
Food/Beverages: Food and non-sealed beverage containers are not permitted in any classroom, lab or studio.
Cell Phones and other electronic devices: Cell phone usage is not permitted in any classroom, lab or studio. All cell phones, beepers, games, two-way radios (Nextel), or any other communication device must be turned off before entering the classroom. Leaving the class to take/make a phone call is not permitted unless it is an absolute emergency.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may lead to immediate expulsion from the class and/or college. Plagiarism includes taking words, ideas, or artwork from anyone else and presenting it as your own or not citing properly in accordance with APA Style Guide.
Saving Work: It is the student’s responsibility to save his or her work to disk. Multiple copies should be saved and verified prior to leaving the classroom. The teacher is in no way responsible for the work saved on hard drives, nor is he/she bound to give an extension on work improperly saved. The hard drives will get purged regularly. Students are expected to back up all work. Loss, theft, computer failure, etc. are not acceptable excuses.
CAMPUS POLICIES:
Add/Drop: The first six (6) academic days (not including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) of each quarter are designated as the schedule adjustment period. During this time, students may make registration adjustments (adding, dropping, or changing days/times of courses) without financial penalty.
Attendance: The Art Institute of Tampa policy requires students to attend a minimum of 82% (36 hours) of scheduled course hours in order to receive a passing grade in a course. Attendance will be taken twice in a class period. Once at the beginning of the 4 hour period and once after returning from the second break. Every student is required to remain for the full class period. If you are not present within 10 minutes of each roll call, you will be marked as half absent. Two half absences will function as the equivalent of 1 absence.
ADA Statement: To meet the needs of our students with disabilities, The Art Institute offers reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Students or applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodations should contact the Student Services Coordinator for the school. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact your instructor and the Dean of Student Affairs in advance of the quarter of study when accommodations are needed.
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA:
Excellent
A (93-100)
A- (90-92)
Outstanding participation. The student is actively engaged in every facet of the class. He/She comes to every class session ready to engage in informed discussion bases on a thorough and critical reading of their homework assigned material (if applicable), and he/she maintains complete critical reading notes and brings it to every class session and keeps copies of everything in their journal. The student makes extraordinary contribution to the class through consistently thoughtful, well focused, and original examples. The student works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and the student seeks assistance should he/she need it. The student misses no classes.
Very Good/Good
B+ (87-89)
B (83-86)
B- (80-82)
Good participation. The student is actively engaged in most facets of the class. He/She comes to every class session ready to engage in informed discussion based on a careful reading of the assigned material, and he/she maintains substantial number of critical reading notes and brings it to most class sessions. The student makes a solid contribution to the class through regular relevant and thoughtful comments, questions and examples. The student works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and the student is likely to seek assistance should he/she need it. The student misses the maximum of one class.
Satisfactory
C+ (77-79)
C (73-76)
C- (70-72)
Average participation. The student is actively engaged in some facet of the class. He/She comes to many class sessions ready to engage in informed discussion based on a general reading of the assigned material, including few critical reading notes and brings it to many class sessions. The student makes a contribution to the class through general, incomplete and/or tangential comments. The student, for the most part, works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and is not likely to seek assistance on his/her own. The student misses two class sessions.
Below Average
D (60-64)
Poor participation. The student rarely demonstrated an active engagement in some facets of the class. He/She comes to many class sessions unprepared for informed discussion, and his/her critical reading notes are substantially incomplete and rarely bring it to the class sessions. The student does not collaborate with his/her classmates and instructor and the student is not likely to seek assistance on his/her own or even with direction. The student misses two-three class sessions.
Failure
F (0-59)
Unacceptable participation. The student is not an active member of the class.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Awareness of these changes is the student’s responsibility
CLASS SCHEDULE:
THERE WILL BE A WEEKLY PERFORMANCE
MON TUE WED THU FRI
Week01
______ Introduction
Week02
______ History of Acting & Directing
Week03
______ The Director’s Job
Week04
______ The Actor’s Craft
Week05
______ EXAM
Week06
______ Casting & rehearsing
Week07
______ On the Set
Week08
______ Acting Styles
Week09
______ Directorial Styles & Tools
Week10
______ EXAM
Week11
______ Final Scenes
FV2000: Acting & Directing
This class is setup to have something due every week. There will be at least one workday or makeup each quarter that will allow for cancelled classes or holidays that run into scheduled classes.
All projects, unless specified, will involve an idea week and a presentation week.
On idea week you will present your idea for the project. We will have a critique that will aid you in avoiding unreasonable projects for the allotted time frame and making your project stronger.
On presentation week you will bring in your completed project for an in class critique along with delivering all of your deliverables due for the specified project.
11 Week Course Breakdown
Week 1
Discussion: Introduction, Syllabus, Instructor, Creativity, Critical Thinking.
The Jobs of Actor and Director – an overview.
Scene: Improvisation
Film: None
Assignment: Scene Selection
Week 2
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: History of Acting and Directing
Film: TBA
Assignment: Scene Selection
Week 3
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: The Director’s Job
Film: TBA
Assignment: Scene Selection
Week 4
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: The Actor’s Craft
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 5 - - - MID TERM - - -
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: The Critique Process
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 6
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: Casting and Rehearsing
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 7
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: Working on the Set
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 8
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: Acting Styles
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 9
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: Directorial Styles and Tools
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 10
EXAM: FINAL EXAMINATION
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: The Impact of Technology
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 11
CRITIQUE: Final Scenes
COURSE NUMBER: FV2000
COURSE NAME: Fundamentals of Acting & Directing
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hammond
I have completely read and fully understand the contents of this syllabus
I take full responsibility for living up to these obligations including, but not limited to attendance, participation, notes, quizzes, projects, etc.
I will ask for help/assistance (both in and out of class) if needed
Student Signature: ______________________ Instructor Signature: __________________________
Print Name: ___________________________ Print Name: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________ Date: _____________________________________
COURSE NUMBER: FV2000
COURSE NAME: Fundamentals of Acting and Directing
COURSE LENGTH: 11 weeks
CONTACT HOURS: 44 hours
CLASSROOM #: ROOM #
STUDENT LOGIN: http://stu.aii.edu
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hammond
WEB SITE: shootthefilm.blogspot.com
PHONE: 813.900.4759
EMAIL: thammond3@tampabay.rr.com
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment
CREDITS: 4
DATE OF SYLLABUS: 7/11/2008
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is an introduction to the jobs of actor and director as they relate to the filmmaking process. The goal is to develop an understanding of these two positions and some fundamental skills involved with their respective crafts. Students will direct other students and act in scenes which they create and scenes provided by the instructor. The course will consist of reading, discussion, performance and viewing of classic examples of acting and directing.
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PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE TOPICS:
1. The Actors Craft
2. The Director’s Job
3. Casting
4. Rehearsing
5. Working on the Set
6. Blocking
7. History of Acting
8. Styles of Acting
9. Tools of the Director
10. Directorial Styles
11. History of Cinema Directing
COURSE COMPETENCIES: The student will be able to:
1. Have an understanding of film history as it relates to acting and directing.
2. Perform the basic job of a director.
3. Give an acting performance.
4. Conduct a rehearsal.
5. Compile a basic shot list.
6. Abide by on-set etiquette.
7. Understand the various styles and schools of acting.
8. Understand the structure of authority in a production.
9. Assume command and responsibility as a director in a production.
10. Conduct a production meeting.
GRADING OPPORTUNITIES:
A total of seven grading opportunities will be given:
two (2) examinations (30% of final grade)
several projects (60% of final grade): scenes and performances
class participation (10% of final grade)
STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT:
Participation (discussion, role playing)
Class projects
Homework (independent reading & viewing)
Exams
GRADING CRITERION:
This general grading criterion might not be applicable to all projects, but can be used as the projects’ guide in relation to the overall student learning objectives for the course:
concept - 30%
execution - 40%
presentation - 30%
Concept is the beginning of the process. It is here that original ideas can be expressed along with original concepts for old ideas. Originality is the key here.
Execution is based on the quality of performance and the success of your endeavors as a director. Is the scene believable? As an actor, were you able to express honest emotion? As a director, did you realize your original vision for the scene?
Presentation is based on the physical aspects of the scene. Were you able to create an atmosphere using lights, props, sound effects, music or any of the other stylistic tools available to you?
HANDWRITTEN WORK, no matter how neat you think it is, is not accepted.
GRADING SCALE:
A 4.0 94-100 B- 2.7 80-83 D+ 1.4 67-69
A- 3.7 90-93 C+ 2.4 77-79 D 1.0 60-66
B+ 3.4 87-89 C 2.0 74-76 D- N/A
B 3.0 84-86 C- 1.7 70-73 F 0.0 0-59
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Holidays: This quarter has ___0____ holidays
Required Text(s): None
Recommended Text(s): TBA
Required Supplies: Specifics will be outlined in project sheets.
Late Work: Assignments must be in on the date identified in the syllabus (or project sheet) and at the beginning of class. Late projects will not be accepted. Any deviation of this policy will be extremely rare and at the discretion of the instructor.
Sleeping in Class: Sleeping in class is not permitted and will not be tolerated.
Food/Beverages: Food and non-sealed beverage containers are not permitted in any classroom, lab or studio.
Cell Phones and other electronic devices: Cell phone usage is not permitted in any classroom, lab or studio. All cell phones, beepers, games, two-way radios (Nextel), or any other communication device must be turned off before entering the classroom. Leaving the class to take/make a phone call is not permitted unless it is an absolute emergency.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may lead to immediate expulsion from the class and/or college. Plagiarism includes taking words, ideas, or artwork from anyone else and presenting it as your own or not citing properly in accordance with APA Style Guide.
Saving Work: It is the student’s responsibility to save his or her work to disk. Multiple copies should be saved and verified prior to leaving the classroom. The teacher is in no way responsible for the work saved on hard drives, nor is he/she bound to give an extension on work improperly saved. The hard drives will get purged regularly. Students are expected to back up all work. Loss, theft, computer failure, etc. are not acceptable excuses.
CAMPUS POLICIES:
Add/Drop: The first six (6) academic days (not including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) of each quarter are designated as the schedule adjustment period. During this time, students may make registration adjustments (adding, dropping, or changing days/times of courses) without financial penalty.
Attendance: The Art Institute of Tampa policy requires students to attend a minimum of 82% (36 hours) of scheduled course hours in order to receive a passing grade in a course. Attendance will be taken twice in a class period. Once at the beginning of the 4 hour period and once after returning from the second break. Every student is required to remain for the full class period. If you are not present within 10 minutes of each roll call, you will be marked as half absent. Two half absences will function as the equivalent of 1 absence.
ADA Statement: To meet the needs of our students with disabilities, The Art Institute offers reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Students or applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodations should contact the Student Services Coordinator for the school. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact your instructor and the Dean of Student Affairs in advance of the quarter of study when accommodations are needed.
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA:
Excellent
A (93-100)
A- (90-92)
Outstanding participation. The student is actively engaged in every facet of the class. He/She comes to every class session ready to engage in informed discussion bases on a thorough and critical reading of their homework assigned material (if applicable), and he/she maintains complete critical reading notes and brings it to every class session and keeps copies of everything in their journal. The student makes extraordinary contribution to the class through consistently thoughtful, well focused, and original examples. The student works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and the student seeks assistance should he/she need it. The student misses no classes.
Very Good/Good
B+ (87-89)
B (83-86)
B- (80-82)
Good participation. The student is actively engaged in most facets of the class. He/She comes to every class session ready to engage in informed discussion based on a careful reading of the assigned material, and he/she maintains substantial number of critical reading notes and brings it to most class sessions. The student makes a solid contribution to the class through regular relevant and thoughtful comments, questions and examples. The student works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and the student is likely to seek assistance should he/she need it. The student misses the maximum of one class.
Satisfactory
C+ (77-79)
C (73-76)
C- (70-72)
Average participation. The student is actively engaged in some facet of the class. He/She comes to many class sessions ready to engage in informed discussion based on a general reading of the assigned material, including few critical reading notes and brings it to many class sessions. The student makes a contribution to the class through general, incomplete and/or tangential comments. The student, for the most part, works collaboratively with his/her classmates and instructor and is not likely to seek assistance on his/her own. The student misses two class sessions.
Below Average
D (60-64)
Poor participation. The student rarely demonstrated an active engagement in some facets of the class. He/She comes to many class sessions unprepared for informed discussion, and his/her critical reading notes are substantially incomplete and rarely bring it to the class sessions. The student does not collaborate with his/her classmates and instructor and the student is not likely to seek assistance on his/her own or even with direction. The student misses two-three class sessions.
Failure
F (0-59)
Unacceptable participation. The student is not an active member of the class.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Awareness of these changes is the student’s responsibility
CLASS SCHEDULE:
THERE WILL BE A WEEKLY PERFORMANCE
MON TUE WED THU FRI
Week01
______ Introduction
Week02
______ History of Acting & Directing
Week03
______ The Director’s Job
Week04
______ The Actor’s Craft
Week05
______ EXAM
Week06
______ Casting & rehearsing
Week07
______ On the Set
Week08
______ Acting Styles
Week09
______ Directorial Styles & Tools
Week10
______ EXAM
Week11
______ Final Scenes
FV2000: Acting & Directing
This class is setup to have something due every week. There will be at least one workday or makeup each quarter that will allow for cancelled classes or holidays that run into scheduled classes.
All projects, unless specified, will involve an idea week and a presentation week.
On idea week you will present your idea for the project. We will have a critique that will aid you in avoiding unreasonable projects for the allotted time frame and making your project stronger.
On presentation week you will bring in your completed project for an in class critique along with delivering all of your deliverables due for the specified project.
11 Week Course Breakdown
Week 1
Discussion: Introduction, Syllabus, Instructor, Creativity, Critical Thinking.
The Jobs of Actor and Director – an overview.
Scene: Improvisation
Film: None
Assignment: Scene Selection
Week 2
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: History of Acting and Directing
Film: TBA
Assignment: Scene Selection
Week 3
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: The Director’s Job
Film: TBA
Assignment: Scene Selection
Week 4
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: The Actor’s Craft
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 5 - - - MID TERM - - -
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: The Critique Process
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 6
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: Casting and Rehearsing
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 7
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: Working on the Set
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 8
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: Acting Styles
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 9
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: Directorial Styles and Tools
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 10
EXAM: FINAL EXAMINATION
Due Today: Scene
Discussion: The Impact of Technology
Film: TBA
Assignment: Rehearsal
Week 11
CRITIQUE: Final Scenes
COURSE NUMBER: FV2000
COURSE NAME: Fundamentals of Acting & Directing
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hammond
I have completely read and fully understand the contents of this syllabus
I take full responsibility for living up to these obligations including, but not limited to attendance, participation, notes, quizzes, projects, etc.
I will ask for help/assistance (both in and out of class) if needed
Student Signature: ______________________ Instructor Signature: __________________________
Print Name: ___________________________ Print Name: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________ Date: _____________________________________
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