FA101

Instructor’s Phone: 541-383-7700 ext. 2281
Instructor’s Email: jagatucci@cocc.edu
Instructor’s Office: Modoc 224

Required Textbook: Giannetti, Louise. Understanding Movies. 11^th Edition. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2008.

FA 101 - Introduction to Film: Enhances student enjoyment and understanding of film through exploring the cinematic languages of acting, directing, cinematography and narrative. Credits: 3 Lecture: 3

Assignments: Your grade in this class is based on a 1000-pt system based on the following assignments:

*Assignment*	*Points*
Quizzes:	8x20=160 points
Mid-Term Writing Project:	240 points
Final Writing Project:	300 points
After-Action Journals:	2x150=300 points
Total:	1000points

NOTE: Specific instructions will be handed out in class as deadlines approach.

Attendance: Regular attendance is expected in this class. Assignment details and instructions will be given during class; if you miss class, it is your responsibility to consult the syllabus. Additionally, it is important to remember that missing a significant number of classes will affect your progress.

ADA statement: Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodations, who have any emergency medical information the instructor should know of, or who need special arrangements in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment with the instructor as early as possible, not later than the first week of the term. Students may also wish to contact the COCC Disability Services Office in BEC, ext. 7583.

Material disclaimer: Readings and topics discussed in this course can be assumed to be of an adult nature. Most will deal with current discussion in the public realm: politics and social concerns. If you find you have any concerns about any of the topics, you are encouraged to talk with me prior to any due dates for assignments.

Week 1
Monday	View: Misc. Read: N/A Take: N/A	Notes:
Tuesday	Read Before Class: Ch. 1: Photography View In-Class: The Good German In-Class After-Action Journal: Photography in The Good German
Wednesday	Read Before Class: Ch. 2: Mise En Scene View In-Class: L.A. Confidential In-Class After-Action Journal: Mise En Scene in L.A. Confidential
Thursday	Read Before Class: N/A View In-Class: Misc. scenes from The Good German and L.A. Confidential Discussion: Photography and Mise En Scene in film Take In-Class: Ch. 1 Quiz and Ch. 2 Quiz

Week 2
Monday	Read Before Class: Ch. 3: Movement View In-Class: The Thin Red Line In-Class After-Action Journal: Movement in The Thin Red Line	Notes:
Tuesday	Read Before Class: Ch. 4: Editing View In-Class: Big Fish In-Class After-Action Journal: Editing in Big Fish
Wednesday	Read Before Class: N/A View In-Class: Misc. scenes from The Thin Red Line and Big Fish Discussion: Movement and Editing in film Take In-Class: Ch. 3 Quiz and CH. 4 Quiz
Thursday	After-Actions Journals are due: These journals should be composed of four revised entries based on your in-class responses to watching The Good German, L.A. Confidential, The Thin Red Line, and Big Fish. Take In-Class: Mid-Term Writing Project

Week 3
Monday	Read Before Class: Ch. 5: Sound View In-Class: The Matrix In-Class After-Action Journal: Sound in The Matrix	Notes:
Tuesday	Read Before Class: Ch. 6: Acting View In-Class: The Pianist In-Class After-Action Journal: Acting in The Pianist
Wednesday	Read Before Class: N/A View In-Class: Misc. scenes from The Pianist and The Matrix Discussion: Sound and Acting in film Take In-Class: Ch. 5 Quiz and Ch. 6 Quiz
Thursday	No Class

Week 4
Monday	Read Before Class: Ch. 7: Drama View In-Class: Crash In-Class After-Action Journal: Drama in Crash	Notes:
Tuesday	Read Before Class: Ch. 8: Story View In-Class: Unforgiven In-Class After-Action Journal: Story in Unforgiven
Wednesday	Read Before Class: N/A View In-Class: Misc. scenes from Crash and Unforgiven Discussion: Drama and Story in film Take In-Class: Ch. 7 Quiz and Ch. 8 Quiz
Thursday	Take In-Class: Final Writing Project (begin in class and take-home to complete). After-Actions Journals are due: These journals should be composed of four revised entries based on your in-class responses to watching The Matrix, The Pianist, Crash, and Unforgiven.

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Last Updated: 25 June 2007

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