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HOW TO USE THIS COURSE:
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Each of the four modules consists of weekly readings and an assignment. Click to the appropriate module, read the overview and objectives for that module, then proceed to the readings for that week. When done with the readings, click to the assignment. When you have completed your assignment e-mail it to the instructor using
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OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
i.) To provide foreign and non-foreign students a survey of training methods for film students in the US. Knowledge of topic will be demonstrated by Internet administered quiz.
ii.) To compare foreign national film school systems, guild training in US and abroad, and US film school training. Knowledge of topic will be demonstrated by Internet administered quiz.
iii.) To prepare an education and career plan with measurable objectives. Plan will be submitted by e-mail.
iv.) To survey the exhibition and distribution mechanism in the hometown of the student. Understanding of topic will be demonstrated in a material submitted by e-mail.
v.) To share understanding of such mechanisms with other students around the world, deriving a more accurate global perspective of the global film business. Sharing will be demonstrated by postings to course bulletin board by students.
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COURSE OVERVIEW:
MODULE ONE: Film Studies in the U.S. Compared and Contrasted to Other Countries
MODULE TWO: Educational and Career Objectives
MODULE THREE: Box Office dollars and Global Distribution—Macro and Micro views
MODULE FOUR: The Evolving Market for Film Content
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CALENDAR
ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADES:
Assignment |
Date |
Week |
% of |
Exchange of e-mail addresses and short bio |
8/23 |
2 |
02 |
Survey of Film training in student’s home area |
8/30 |
3 |
05 |
Educational objective and career objective |
9/6 |
4 |
03 |
Educational plan |
9/13 |
5 |
05 |
Career Plan |
9/20 |
6 |
05 |
Student’s local theatrical distribution chain |
9/27 |
7 |
05 |
Student’s local production scene |
10/4 |
8 |
05 |
Student’s local television distribution chain |
10/11 |
9 |
05 |
Student’s local content laws re foreign programs |
10/18 |
10 |
05 |
American share of local market |
10/25 |
11 |
05 |
Quiz 1—Modules 1, 2, and 3 |
11/1 |
12 |
05 |
Student’s local availability of new media |
11/8 |
13 |
05 |
Student’s local availability of production modes |
11/15 |
14 |
05 |
Student’s local production companies |
11/22 |
15 |
05 |
Market share of local exhibitors |
11/29 |
16 |
05 |
Survey of local niche markets |
12/6 |
17 |
10 |
Posting to bulletin board & participation: always |
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1-17 |
10 |
Final Evaluation: Module 4 |
12/13 |
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10 |
TOTAL |
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|
100 |
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GRADING POLICIES AND MISCELLANY
Grading Scale 90-100%=A; 80-89%=B; 70-79%=C; 60-69%=D; below 60%=F
ATTENDANCE: Don't miss posting on the bulletin board each week. Your participation is necessary.
LATE PAPERS: There are no late assignments. There are no makeup exams. There are no incompletes, except for hospitalization or death in your immediate family. In other words, this is like the real world: do your work on time or be fired (with an F).
CLASS CONTACTS: The e-mail addresses of the students will be made available to each other, so that they may share information about assignments.
COURSE MATERIALS: Will be provided over the Internet.
HOMEWORK: This class requires between 6 and 9 hours per week of reading and work. Make sure that your schedule has room for this. There is something due nearly every week of the semester. You cannot put things off and expect to pass this course.
FINAL COMMENT: You cannot pass this class without doing all assignments. It is assumed for this course that you are fluent in written English. You will be graded accordingly. If you have problems with the language, make sure you get help with editing and proofreading.
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