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OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS

I. Course Course Course Prefix Number Name Credit Lecture Lab

HUM 160 Introduction to Film 3 3 0

II. Prerequisites

III. Course (Catalog) Description

Course offers a survey of the historical development of film, emphasizing a study of films and innovations in film production that have had significant influence on film as an art form. Topics include basic film language, editing, light, sound, camera movement, and related topics. IAI F2 905

IV. Learning Objectives

After completing this class, students will be able to do the following:

A. Identify film form and how it differs from other media. B. Recognize key elements germane to film history and techniques. C. Appraise the value of films as a reflection of culture. D. Develop an appreciation of film as an art form. E. Apply concepts and classroom experiences to increase their enjoyment of film outside of class. F. Develop critical thinking and writing skills.

V. Academic Integrity and Student Conduct

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

 cheating,  plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),  falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),  helping others to cheat,  unauthorized changes on official documents,  pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,  making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and Generic Course Syllabus Page 2 HUM 160

 any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Please review the Code of Academic Conduct and the Code of Student Conduct, both located online at www.oakton.edu/studentlife/student-handbook.pdf.

VI. Outline of Topics

(This is a sample outline of topics. In your outline of topics please specify the dates on which you will cover specific topics as well as other important dates, such as exams and paper deadlines.)

Introduction to the Course Film Language and Vocabulary The Origins of Film The Development of the Narrative Film D.W. Griffith’s Contributions to Film Language The Classic Narrative Style Russian Silent Film: Montage Editing German Expressionism: Mise-en-scene Transition to Sound Rise of the Studio System The Aesthetics of Sound Censorship in Hollywood: Production Code The Golden Age of Hollywood, Part 1 Emphasis on the Star System The Production Code during the Golden Age The Golden Age of Hollywood, Part 2 Emphasis on the Studio System The Classic Narrative Style in the Sound Era The Mavericks: Welles and Micheaux The Transition Period (and the fall of the Hollywood System) The French New-wave The Film School Generation, Part 1: New Directions and New Styles The Film School Generation, Part 2: New Forms of Censorship Contemporary Era

VII. Methods of Instruction

A. Lectures and discussion B. Reading assignments

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C. Films D. Field Trips

VIII. Course Practices Required

Course may be taught as face-to-face, hybrid or online course.

(Please include information here about all expectations you have for your students regarding behavior, work, etc. The following are sample topics you may wish to cover. Please be aware that you must require students in this course to produce at least 15 pages of critical written assignments over the course of the semester. These may be assigned in a variety of ways including journals, response papers, field trip projects, etc.) A. Attendance B. Standards for written work C. Quizzes/Exams D. Participation E. Essays F. Final Projects G. Special policies about make-up exams, late papers, or other matters of concern

IX. Instructional Materials

Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton’s Schedule of Classes.

Texts such as Film Art by Bordwell or Mast’s A Short History of the Movies.

X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress

(In this section, the instructor will present the percentages or point breakdown for all the elements of the final grade. Please note that at least 40% of the grade must be based on written work rather than objective exams, oral presentations, etc.)

For example: Quizzes/Exams…………………………………………40 points Journals/Essays……………………………………...... 40 points Oral Presentation of a Final Project……………………10 points Attendance and Participation…………………………..10 points

Grading Scale. 90% - 100% = A // 80% - 89% = B // 70% - 79% = C // 60% - 69% = D // below 60 = F

XI. Other Course Information

A. Disabilities If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program. Oakton Community College is committed to maintaining a campus environment emphasizing the dignity and worth of all members of the community, and complies with all federal and state Title IX requirements.

Resources and support for  pregnancy-related and parenting accommodations; and  victims of sexual misconduct can be found at www.oakton.edu/title9.

Resources and support for LGBTQ+ students can be found at www.oakton.edu/lgbtq.

B. Discrimination The Oakton Community College Catalog states: Oakton Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, or marital status in admission to and participation in its educational programs, activities and services, or employment practices. The College does not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual assault by or of its students or employees. In keeping with this policy of tolerance and non-discrimination, in this class all of us (myself included) should strive to listen and give careful consideration to all ideas expressed in class, especially those that are different from our own, without attacking or demeaning the people who have those views. We should also strive to avoid using insulting terms or telling offensive jokes when talking to or about individuals or groups.

C. Instructor information Office number and office hours: Phone number: Email and website:

Approval Dates: (Faculty: Do not include the following information on your individual syllabi created for class distribution.)

Effective beginning term: Fall 2013 Ending term:

Syllabus prepared by: Hollace Graff Date: March 2006

Revised by: Joo Lee Date: June 2010

Reviewed by Chair: Hollace Graff Date: July 2010

Approval by Dean: Linda Korbel Date June 2013

Generic syllabus format revised 09/16

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