Film History and Appreciation Campbell County High School

Instructor: Mr. Joe Bertucci Email: [email protected] Phone: 859-635-4161 x2219 Drama Website: www.cchsdrama.org Grade level: 10 -12 Credit: 1 credit

Description: Students of this course will develop an understanding and appreciation of the art of film-making. They will understand the elements of film, as a method of story-telling related to literature and theatre but unique to cinema. They will know the history of film and understand the variety of genres of film. They will know major influences on the art of film- making, including specific films, directors, and actors. They will understand the variety of ways in which film affects and is affected by culture. They will be able to analyze films using valid criteria, and will be experienced and knowledgeable critics. The course will focus on analysis and writing. The course is an opportunity to learn and practice skills in analysis of both text and visual and performing arts. The course is also an opportunity to learn and practice skills of transactive writing.

Course Standards: Students will:  Understand the history of film, and its impact on and reflection of culture  Understand the filmmaking process and define elements of film  Understand that filmmakers choose and manipulate elements to express ideas/feelings  Analyze and evaluate elements of film, including: screenwriting, editing, cinematography, art direction, music composition, acting, and directing  Identify and analyze film styles and movements  Describe the significance and process of critiquing a film  Write informed and effective critiques of films  Strengthen skills in analysis and writing

Materials:  Agenda  Folder  Notebook  Flashdrive

Grading: Your grade will reflect your performance on:  Formative Assessments (class work and participation in class discussions)  Quizzes  Chapter tests  Unit tests  Written film critiques

Completion of assignments, on time and following provided rubrics, is required for success in this class.

Participation & Attendance:  Arrive to class on time, with all required materials.  Be in your seat when the bell rings.  No students may be excused from class during the first or last 10 minutes of the period.  Keep your cell phone off and out of sight unless the class has been given specific instructions to use personal devices.  Actively participate in class. o Successful participation means consistently giving your full attention and appropriate response to the speaker/presentation/task assigned.  Give full attention to film screenings. o You should be awake, alert, and engaged with the film. Do NOT put your head down. Do NOT talk during the film. Reserve restroom breaks for emergencies.  Complete assignments on time. o Deadlines are a factor on the rubric for each assignment. Grades for late assignments will be reduced.  Neatly write your first and last name on all written work to be turned in. Copy yourself on any assignments you email to me. o It is YOUR responsibility to ensure your work is turned in on time.  After an excused absence, see me immediately for make-up work. o You have the number of days you were absent to make up excused work. o Asking for and completing make-up work in a timely manner is YOUR responsibility. o If you miss a film screening, it is your responsibility to watch what you missed. All films shown in class are available at the Campbell County Public Library. Information about films is available on www.imdb.com.

General Outline (subject to change): Unit 1: Early Film History Chapter 1: Why study film? Chapter 2: Silent Films > Talkies

Unit 2: Filmmakers Chapter 1: Producer, Screenwriter, Director, Editor Chapter 2: Art Directors, Cinematographers, Composers, Actors Chapter 3: Stars / Film Icons

Unit 3: Film Styles Chapter 1: Western Chapter 2: Noir Chapter 3: Musical Chapter 4: Animation Chapter 5: Blockbuster Chapter 6: Foreign

Unit 4: Film Critique Chapter 1: Critics and Why They Matter Chapter 2: The Writing Process

Class Policies:  Respect all people and things.  Participate in your learning.  Complete your work on time.

The Films The following films may be screened in their entirety in class. All are rated PG-13/PG/G, and are available at the Campbell County Public Library. Information about films is available at www.imdb.com. Films are selected to analyze/evaluate elements of film (screenwriting, directing, editing, cinematography, art direction, music composition, acting), film styles, and/or significance in film history or culture.

City Lights (1931) Moulin Rouge! (2001) Singin' in the Rain (1952) Star Wars (1977) Casablanca (1942) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) Sunset Blvd. (1950) Some Like It Hot (1959) A Beautiful Mind (2001) A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) Rear Window (1954) Rebel Without a Cause (1955) Hugo (2011) Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) The Searchers (1956) Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Double Indemnity (1944) Forrest Gump (1994) The Sound of Music (1965) Citizen Kane (1941) West Side Story (1961) 2001: A Space Odyssey Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) Gravity (2013) Toy Story (1995) Gone with the Wind (1939) Jaws (1975) The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Batman (1989) Foreign Films TBD

STUDENT: I have read the syllabus & understand the requirements & expectations for Film History & Appreciation.

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PARENT: I have read the syllabus & understand the requirements & expectations for Film History & Appreciation, and give permission for my child to watch the films on the list above.

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