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Monday, February 7, 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

Agenda - Monday, January 31

OBJECTIVE –
·      Accurately define documentary.
AGENDA –
·      Notes:  overview of documentary film.
·      Group work:  finish flowcharts
HOMEWORK –
·      Review notes:  we will begin BELLRINGERS tomorrow!

Monday, January 24, 2011

Agenda - Monday, January 24

OBJECTIVE –
·         Plan a flowchart.
AGENDA –
·         Notes on flowchart assignment.
·         Begin planning flowchart (rough draft due at end of period)
HOMEWORK –
·         Find/Gather material for your project.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Extra Credit...

What did you think of "Glory"? 

Post a paragraph response in the comments section ot receive up to 5% on the final.  Must post by 8PM Wednesday, January 19.

Notes to review for your final exam...

Here is everything you need to know for the final exam:

Crime Unit Notes  And These
Crime Unit Planner
Sports Unit Notes
Sports Unit Planner

War Unit Notes
War Unit Planner

Agenda - Friday, January 14

OBJECTIVE –
·      Identify the definition of film terms.
AGENDA –
·      Take weekly assessment.
·      Finish “Glory”.
HOMEWORK –
·      Study for the final.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Agenda - Thursday, January 13

OBJECTIVE –
·         Describe the mise en scene of a film.
AGENDA –
·         Discuss final exam resources.
·         Continue “Glory”.
HOMEWORK –
·         Study for tomorrow’s quiz.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Agenda - Wednesday, January 12

OBJECTIVE –
·         Describe the mise en scene of a film.
AGENDA –
·         Review unit terminology.
·         Continue “Glory”.
·         Identify and categorize three (3) details of mise en scene that contribute to verisimilitude.
HOMEWORK –
·         Study for Friday quiz.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

War Film Notes

Here is a link to the powerpoint we've been covering in class.  Use this info to study for the final (and for a quiz this Friday).

Agenda - Tuesday, January 11

OBJECTIVE –
·         Summarize the content of a film.
AGENDA –
·         Review unit terminology.
·         Begin “Glory”.
HOMEWORK –
·         Study for Friday quiz.
PRACTICE QUIZ -
1.       What are the three components of MISE EN SCENE?
2.        In your own words, what does VERISIMILITUDE mean?
3.        What is the difference between ON SET and ON LOCATION?
4.      What are the three aspects of SUBJECT?
5.      What are the three aspects of COMPOSITION?

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Agenda - Thursday, January 6

OBJECTIVE –
·         Identify the three components of mise en scene.
AGENDA –
·         Notes on mise en scene.
·         Write a description of the mise en scene of “Saving Private Ryan.”
HOMEWORK –
·         Watch your selected war film.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Agenda - Wednesday, January 5

OBJECTIVE –
·         Demonstrate mastery of sports film concepts.
AGENDA –
·         Sports unit test.
·         Watch and discuss the first 20 minutes of “Saving Private Ryan.”
HOMEWORK –
·         Watch your selected war film.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Agenda - Tuesday, January 4

OBJECTIVE –
·         Recall sports film concepts.
AGENDA –
·         Play PASSWORD! review for extra credit.
·         Pick a war film to research.
HOMEWORK –
·         Study for Wednesday test over sports films.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Agenda - Monday, January 3

Film Studies – January 3, 2011
OBJECTIVE –
·         Review sports film concepts for Wednesday test.
AGENDA –
·         Preview of war film unit.
·         Answer sports film review questions.
HOMEWORK –
·         Study for Wednesday test over sports films.
·         Begin to think about a war film to analyze.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Getting Caught Up...

For those of you who have missed class during the last two weeks, here are some important documents:
Also:  below are the sheets that needed to be completed for the Sports Film presentation.  If you do not present this upcoming week, you must complete each of the following sheets ON YOUR OWN for a sports film of your choice.  See me if you have any questions.

Weekly Results - Week 14

Our assessment this week (December 6 - 10) was a five question quiz over camera angles (high, low, eye-level, bird's eye, and point of view) as well as analysis terms like archetype and montage. The average score on the test was an 88%. 84% of students demonstrated mastery of the objectives by scoring an 80% or better. 

MANY students scored perfect on the quiz. A few of those students were: Alexandra (2nd), Namara (2nd), Lakeisha (2nd), Julian (4th), Ryan (4th), Cherrell (4th), Sherice (7th), Dominique (7th), and Javon (7th). Well done to EVERYONE who scored a 100%!

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Agenda - Thursday, December 9

OBJECTIVE –
·         Identify common themes in sports films.
AGENDA –
·         Notes: sports film themes.
·         Take school environment survey.

HOMEWORK –
·         Study for tomorrow’s assessment.
Review questions:
1.       What camera angle would you use to make a character appear tall and menacing?
2.       What do you call a character type (such as “underdog”) that is used as a model in many different stories?
3.      What camera angle would you use to make a character appear small and weak?
4.      What do you call the technique a director might use to tell the story of a long period of time in a few minutes?

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Agenda - Wednesday, December 8

OBJECTIVE –
·         Recognize camera angles.
AGENDA –
·         Notes: camera angles.
·         Group planning time.

HOMEWORK –
·         Review notes for Friday quiz.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Agenda - Monday, December 6

OBJECTIVE –
·         Define symbolism, archetype, and epiphany.
AGENDA –
·         Review shot charts.
·         “Raging Bull” in focus.
·         Define analysis terms.
HOMEWORK –
·         Research a sports movie for tomorrow’s work.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Weekly Results: Week 13

This week we took a test over our Crime Film Unit.  The test was 20 multiple choice questions.  The average score was an 83%.  69% of students got an 80% or better on the test.

These numbers are actually very good!  Compare the results of our last four tests:

Average Score on Unit Test:

Thrillers (week 4):  69%
Sci-Fi (week 6):  73%
Horror (week 10):  79%
Crime (week 13):  83%

And look at this... the percent of students who are passing the test with an 80% or better:

Thrillers (week 4):  49%
Sci-Fi (week 6):  44%
Horror (week 10):  58%
Crime (week 13):  69%

We are moving in the right direction!  Great improvement from the beginning of the year.  Let's keep it up!

We had a lot of perfect scores this week.  From 2nd period:  Eboni, Ozzie, Nick, Talia, Charita, and Alisha.  From 4th period:  George, Feusha, and Le'Cresha.  From 7th:  Brandi and Ryan.  Well done!

I also want to single out the students who made the biggest improvement in score from the last test over horror films to this test on crime movies.  They were:  Ayesha (2nd), Kenny (4th), and Patricia (7th).  Keep it up!