Class Syllabus: http://ruthmakesmedia.com/dtc-208-f19
The schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the class. All changes will be reflected here and a message will be sent out to the entire class through Blackboard’s email system.
| Week & Dates | Class Prep | In Class | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 – Aug. 20, 22 | Before class on August 22nd review: DTC 208 Syllabus Doing Film History A Very Short History of Cinema | Introductions Film Histories | Sunday August 25th – Be Natural screens at the Kenworthy in moscow at 4:15 and 7pm. Attend one screening. |
| Week 2 – Aug. 27, 29 | Before class on August 27th review: The Advent of Cinema Zoetrope History | Debrief Be Natural, Pre-Cinema & Early Film History Zoetropes & Thaumatropes |
Unit #1 – Silent Films & Editing
| Week 3 – Sept. 3, 5 | Before class on September 3rd review: The History of Cutting | Silent Films & “Life of An American Fireman” Intercutting | Due Before Class on September 5th: Thaumatropes |
| Week 4 – Sept. 10, 12 | Premiere Tutorials: Editing Basics in Premiere Trimming Clips How to Export a Video in Adobe Premiere Pro | Premiere Intro Workday | |
| Week 5 – Sept. 17, 19 | Workday Rough Cut Review | Due by the End of the Day on September 17th – Premiere Worksheet Due Before Class on September 19th – Rough Drafts of Intercut Assignment Due by the end of the day on Sept. 19th – Peer Reviews | |
| Week 6 – Sept. 24, 26 | 1910/20s Presentations 1930s/40s Presentations | Due by the End of the Day on September 26th – Intercut Assignment |
Unit #2 – Classical Hollywood & Scene Construction
| Week 7 – Oct. 1, 3 | Before class on October 1st review: History of Hollywood Characteristics of Film Noir The Basics of Lighting for Film Noir | Classical Hollywood, Film Noir, & clips from “The Cutting Edge” “Double Indemnity” | |
| Week 8 – Oct. 8, 10 | Before October 8th review: Knowing the Different Parts of a Camera | Camera Workshop/Lighting Camera Workshop/Lighting | |
| Week 9 – Oct. 15, 17 | Camera Workshop/Lighting 1950s/60s Presentations | Due by the End of the Day on October 17th – Camera/Lighting Worksheet | |
| Week 10 – Oct. 22, 24 | No Formal Class on Tuesday October 22nd – Workday Peer Review | Due Before Class on October 24th – Rough Drafts of Scene Assignment Due by the end of the day on October 24th – Peer Reviews | |
| Week 11 – Oct. 29, 31 | 1970s/80s Presentations 1990s/2000s Presentations |
Unit #3 – Contemporary Hollywood & Sound Design
| Week 12 – Nov. 5, 7 | Before class on November 5th review: The History of Sound at the Movies Introduction to Foley and Sound Effects for Film | Class Cancelled Contemporary Hollywood & Sound — Start “Wall-E” | Due By the End of the Day on November 8th – Scene Assignment |
| Week 13 – Nov. 12, 14 | “Wall-E” Sound/Foley Workshop | Due by the end of the day on November 15th – Sound/Foley Worksheets | |
| Week 14 – Nov. 19, 21 | Workday Rough Cut Review | Due Before Class on November 21 – Rough Cuts of Audio Replacement Scenes Due by the end of the day on November 21st – Peer Reviews | |
| November 26, 28 | No Class | Thanksgiving Break | |
| Week 15 – Dec. 3, 5 | Workday Workday | ||
| Finals | No Class Meeting | Due By the End of the Day on Tuesday December 10th – Audio Replacement Scenes |