Cinema 1 : Introduction to Motion Picture Production Syllabus Summer

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Text: Steven Ascher & Edward Pincus: The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age 2008 edition - ISBN: 978-0-452-28678-8

Alternative Text: Steven Ascher & Edward Pincus: The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age 1999 - ISBN:0-452-27957-7 (This older version is OK to use but the 2008 one is better)

• This course is required of all first semester Cinema majors - open to all other interested students. This is a lecture class only, no "hands-on" equipment work in Cinema 1 - however it is a sister course to Cinema 2 which is a "hands-on" course and several sections will be offered fall semester. This class leads to certificates in cinema and video production.
   
• The course will be lectures with audio-visual materials. Advisory: Eligibility for English 28 or equivalent - we suggest this level of English skill - there is no formal language requirement. Your English comprehension should be strong, as you will be reading and taking notes. This web site has a study guide, not the actual notes.
   
• In the event of serious illness or other circumstances beyond a student's control a student must notify the instructor by email or telephone to keep from being dropped. A later meeting can determine if too much work or information has been missed to continue the class. According to LACC procedure a student can be excluded after 2 unexcused absences from this class. It the student's responsibility to sign the roll sheet for each class meeting - if you do not sign, you will be counted absent.
   
• If a student stops attending a class it is the student's responsibility to officially drop the class in order not to receive a failing grade at the end of the semester (can be done through the STEP telephone system). Disruptive behavior can result in the expulsion of the student from class. Consult the current Calendar for its information concerning Holidays, Drop Dates, Registration, etc. It is the students responsibility to follow those dates.
   
• If you need special testing contact: Office of Special Services: Clausen Hall Room 109. Cinema 1 Student Learning Outcome: Demonstrate knowledge of semester topics with objective testing. Test questions demonstrate different types of cinema and video production knowledge.
  

COMPONENTS OF THE GRADE: EXAMS and ATTENDANCE:

All Three Exams Must be Taken to Pass This Course. There will be one chance for a make-up exam. It will be held thirty minutes BEFORE the next days class. That will be 7:30am the day following the original exam date. The make-up is only for students who were unable to attend on exam day - NOT for retakes! The exams will be true-false and multiple choice. You will need a Scantron form and #2 pencil - available in-person at the  LACC Bookstore   There will be no extra credit assignments. Each test can only be taken once. All exams are non cumulative and will include questions on lecture and audio-visual material.  

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