Course Outline moorpark - FILM M41
I. CATALOG INFORMATION A. Discipline: FILM STUDIES
B. Subject Code and Number: FILM M41
C. Course Title: Directors and Genres
D. Credit Course units: Units: 3 Lecture Hours per week: 3 Lab Hours per week : 0 Variable Units : No
E. Student Learning Hours: Lecture Hours: Classroom hours: 52.5 - 52.5 Laboratory/Activity Hours: Laboratory/Activity Hours 0 - 0 Total Combined Hours in a 17.5 week term: 52.5 - 52.5
F. Non-Credit Course hours per week
G. May be taken a total of: X 1 2 3 4 time(s) for credit
H. Is the course co-designated (same as) another course: No X Yes If YES, designate course Subject Code & Number:
I. Course Description:
Provides a focused study on the careers of selected cinema and media "auteurs" (directors) and examines their body of work in artistic, social, historical, and industrial terms. Examines recurring genres, themes, motifs, techniques, and aesthetic choices that define various directors' signature visual styles.
J. Entrance Skills *Prerequisite: No X Yes Course(s)
*Corequisite: No X Yes Course(s)
Limitation on Enrollment: No X Yes
Recommended Preparation: No Yes X Course(s) FILM M10 Other: No X Yes
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K. Other Catalog Information:
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of the course, a student will be able to: Methods of evaluation will be consistent with, but not limited by, the following types or examples.
Objective quiz or exam explain the major concepts of "auteur theory" and "genre theory" 1 Short written exercise and apply them to various directors' films and other media. Auteur study
discern and distinguish the aesthetic, social, cultural, and Auteur study 2 historical importance and impact of significant "auteurs" Genre study (directors) and the genres in which they work. Group project
locate directors' place within film history's "cultures of production": potential industrial contexts include Media industries study 1) the Classical Hollywood studio system 3 Film program project 2) the contemporary conglomerate era Objective quiz or exam 3) underground film movements and "new waves" 4) "indie" film culture, etc.
assess the importance of specific directors through their Historical timeline project 4 contributions to film and media history, in addition to historically Transmedia project contextualizing their work as a product of culture. Objective quiz or exam
Critical analysis essay identify and summarize specific film and media artists' political, 5 Auteur and genre study psychological, philosophical, and narrative themes. Research project
Critical video essay comprehend the cinematic techniques used by the specified 6 Objective quiz or exam directors and extract meaning from these artistic choices. In-class worksheet
Genre and auteur study compare and contrast the use of genre and other aesthetic style 7 Research paper elements used by the "auteurs" at different points in their careers. Critical video essay
Research project interpret and analyze the directors' visions of culture, history, life 8 Pitch project and art through their work. Objective quiz or exam
III. COURSE CONTENT
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Learning Estimated % Topic Outcomes Lecture (must total 100%)
"Auteur theory" explained and debated through key concepts and 1, 2, 3, 4, 15.00% readings 5, 6, 7 Introducing the directors and their signature visual styles: review of 2, 3, 4, 5, 15.00% how to visually and aurally interpret film, review of mise-en-scene and 6, 7, 8 cinema terminology Film genres: definition, history and analysis of genres, role in evolving 1, 2, 3, 5, 15.00% genre(s) 6, 7 Locating the directors: connections between the filmmakers and their 1, 2, 3, 4, 10.00% country of origin and place of work, specific industrial contexts, and the 6, 7 directors' place in major or minor film movement(s) Theoretical explorations relevant to specific auteurs and genres: examples include psychoanalysis, queer theory, cinematic 1, 2, 5, 6, 15.00% realism, post-colonialism, postmodernism, feminist theory, 7, 8 phenomenology, etc. Politics: representations of the political climate on film, allegory, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10.00% symbolism 6, 7, 8 1, 2, 3, 3, Personal style: organizational structure, salient techniques, patterns 4, 4, 5, 5, 15.00% of techniques, purpose and function of techniques, individual 6, 6, 7, 7, techniques or innovations 8, 8 Sound and music: perceptual properties, space, fidelity, time, rhythm 5.00% 6, 7, 8 and image: continuity and discontinuity
IV. TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS A. Writing assignments Writing assignments are required. Possible assignments may include, but are not limited to: 1 weekly film journal. 2 auteur/genre research paper. 3 analytical essays relating concepts with representative film.
B. Appropriate outside assignments Appropriate outside assignments are required. Possible assignments may include, but are not limited to: 1 film screenings in library (DVDs on reserve). 2 extra credit screenings at local film venues. 3 readings in textbook and selected film reviews/essays.
C. Critical thinking assignments Critical thinking assignments are required. Possible assignments may include, but are not limited to: 1 "evolution of an auteur" project. 2 close textual analysis in-class worksheets. 3 auteur and genre pitch project.
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V. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Methods of instruction may include, but are not limited to:
Distance Education – When any portion of class contact hours is replaced by distance education delivery mode (Complete DE Addendum, Section XV)
X Lecture/Discussion
Laboratory/Activity
X Other (Specify) In-class film screenings. Guest speakers. Audio-visual exercises.
X Optional Field Trips
Required Field Trips
VI. METHODS OF EVALUATION Methods of evaluation may include, but are not limited to: X Essay Exam X Classroom Skill Demonstration Discussion Problem Solving X Reports/Papers/ X Participation Exam Journals X Objective Exams X Projects X Other (specify)
Critical, creative film programming assignments
VII. REPRESENTATIVE TEXTS AND OTHER COURSE MATERIALS
Christie, Ian, and David Thompson, eds. Scorsese on Scorsese. Rev ed. Faber and Faber, 2004.
Wood, Robin. Hitchcock's Films Revisited. Rev. ed. Columbia University, 2002.
Modleski, Tania. The Women Who Knew Too Much: Hitchcock and Feminist Theory. 2nd ed. Routledge, 2005.
Sellors, C.P. Film Authorship: Auteurs and Other Myths. Wallflower, 2011.
Grant, Barry Keith, ed. Auteurs and Authorship: A Film Reader. Wiley-Blackwell, 2008.
Friedman, Lester, et al. eds. An Introduction to Film Genres. Norton, 2013.
Grant, Barry Keith. Film Genre: From Iconography to Ideology. Wallflower, 2007.
Ehrenstein, David. Masters of Cinema: Roman Polanski. Phaidon, 2012.
VIII. STUDENT MATERIALS FEES
X No Yes
IX. PARALLEL COURSES
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College Course Number Course Title Units SBCC FS 120 Master Filmmakers 3 SMC Film 9 The Great Film Makers 3
X. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Courses Requiring a Masters Degree: Master’s degree in film, drama/theater arts, or mass communication OR bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in media studies, English, or communication OR the equivalent.
XI. ARTICULATION INFORMATION A. Title V Course Classification: 1. This course is designed to be taken either: Pass/No Pass only (no letter grade possible); or X Letter grade (P/NP possible at student option)
2. Degree status: Either X Associate Degree Applicable; or Non-associate Degree Applicable
B. Moorpark College General Education: 1. Do you recommend this course for inclusion on the Associate Degree General Education list? Yes: No: X If YES, what section(s)? A1 - Natural Sciences - Biological Science A2 - Natural Sciences - Physical Science B1 - Social and Behavioral Sciences - American History/Institutions B2 - Social and Behavioral Sciences - Other Social Behavioral Science C1 - Humanities - Fine or Performing Arts C2 - Humanities - Other Humanities D1 - Language and Rationality - English Composition D2 - Language and Rationality - Communication and Analytical Thinking E1 - Health/Physical Education E2 - PE or Dance F - Ethnic/Gender Studies
C. California State University(CSU) Articulation:
1. Do you recommend this course for transfer credit to CSU? Yes: X No:
2. If YES do you recommend this course for inclusion on the CSU General Education list? Yes: No: X If YES, which area(s)? A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 B4
C1 C2 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
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D. University of California (UC) Articulation:
1. Do you recommend this course for transfer to the UC? Yes: X No:
2. If YES do you recommend this course for the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)? Yes: No: X
IGETC Area 1: English Communication English Composition Critical Thinking-English Composition Oral Communication
IGETC Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Mathematical Concepts
IGETC Area 3: Arts and Humanities Arts Humanities
IGETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences Anthropology and Archaeology Economics Ethnic Studies Gender Studies Geography History Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions Psychology Sociology & Criminology
IGETC Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences (mark all that apply) Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (none- sequence) Physical Science Lecture only (non-sequence) Biological Science Physical Science Courses Physical Science Lab or Biological Science Lab Only (non- sequence) Biological Science Courses Biological Science Lab course First Science course in a Special sequence Second Science course in a Special Sequence Laboratory Activity file:///E/Courses/FILM%20M41%204335%20(Outline%20Update,%20Fall%202015).htm[4/23/2019 12:58:29 PM] Course Outline moorpark - FILM M41
Physical Sciences
IGETC Area 6: Language other than English Languages other than English (UC Requirement Only) U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals (CSU Requirement ONLY) U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals (CSU Requirement ONLY)
XII. REVIEW OF LIBRARY RESOURCES A. What planned assignment(s) will require library resources and use? The following assignments require library resources: Research, using the Library's print, audio-visual and on-line resources, in preparation for the writing of essays, research papers and oral presentations.
B. Are the currently held library resources sufficient to support the course assignment? YES: X NO: If NO, please list additional library resources needed to support this course.
XIII. PREREQUISITE AND/OR COREQUISITE JUSTIFICATION FILM M41: Not Applicable
XIV. WORKPLACE PREPARATION FILM M41: Not Applicable
XV. DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE OUTLINE ADDENDUM FILM M41: Not Applicable
XVI. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE OUTLINE ADDENDUM FILM M41: Not Applicable
XVII. STUDENT MATERIALS FEE ADDENDUM FILM M41: Not Applicable
XVIII. REPEATABILITY JUSTIFICATION TITLE 5, SECTION 55041 FILM M41: Not Applicable
XIX. CURRICULUM APPROVAL Course Information: Discipline: FILM STUDIES
Discipline Code and Number: FILM M41
Course Revision Category: Outline Update
Course Proposed By: Originating Faculty Alison Hoffman 01/05/2015
Faculty Peer: Alison Hoffman 01/06/2015
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Curriculum Rep: Elisa Setmire 01/13/2015
Department Chair: Danielle Vieira 01/09/2015
Division Dean: Amanuel Gebru 01/09/2015
Approved By: Curriculum Chair: Jerry Mansfield 02/14/2015
Executive Vice President: Lori Bennett 02/12/2015
Articulation Officer:
Librarian: Mary LaBarge 02/01/2015
Implementation Term and Year: Fall 2015
Approval Dates: Approved by Moorpark College Curriculum Committee: 02/10/2015
Approved by Board of Trustees (if applicable):
Approved by State (if applicable):
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