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Theater, Cinema, and Film v1

.5 Carnegie Units 

Instructor: Mrs. Tabitha Dillard
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Instructor Information:

I am Mrs. Tabitha Dillard, and I will be your online instructor for this course. In addition, I teach high school English at Ingomar Attendance Center in New Albany, MS, where I have been for 11 years. I have a total of 16 years teaching experience.

I have a Master of Education Degree in English from the University of Mississippi. I also have a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership. I have been happily married for 20 years and have two children: Lindsey and Josh.

Contact me with any questions or concerns you might have at tcdilla1@olemiss.edu. I look forward to working with you.

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the email link on the main Lessons page or in the "Communications & Tools" tab. NOTE: Replies to your emails will go to your go.olemiss.edu email account, so be sure to check it frequently.

For technical problems, lesson or test administration issues, please contact the UMHS office:

The University of Mississippi High School
P. O. Box 7959
University, MS 38677-0729

Phone: 662-915-1296
Fax: (662) 915-5138
E-mail: UMHS@olemiss.edu

Course Description:

This course will introduce students to the basics of film and theater productions. Students will learn about the basics of lighting, sound, wardrobe, and camerawork for both film and theater settings. The course also explores the history of film and theater and the influence that they have had on society. Students will analyze and critique an influential American film.
Singing in the Rain poster

Required Textbook:

For this course you will not need to order a textbook. All reading material is found in each unit.

To complete the Lab assignments for Units 1, 2, and 3 you WILL need to rent or buy the movie Singin’ in the Rain starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. You can find the movie on YouTube, Amazon, or other streaming services.

 

Course Objectives include (but are not limited to):

  • Identify what type(s) of films are used in film theory.
  • Describe why theater is a form of art.
  • Discuss how a camera can be moved and positioned to create different types of shots.
  • Describe the sound equipment used for film and theater productions.
  • Describe the processes of wardrobe and makeup design and creation.

Course Outline:

This course consists of 12 instructional modules (or units). NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.
Units Lessons Reading Assignments Due for Grades Pacing guide 
to complete the course in a traditional school year
  Start Here Syllabus and Orientation folder. NOTE: Once you complete the syllabus and orientation quiz, the rest of the lessons will become available to you. Syllabus quiz Week 1
0 0 Instructions and course information Introduce Yourself discussion board, Course pretest Week 1
1 1.1-1.6 Reading material 1.1-1.6 Introduction to Film Theory, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz Week 2
2 2.1-2.6 Reading material 2.1-2.6 The World of Theater, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz Week 3
3 3.1-3.5 Reading material 3.1-3.5 Lighting the Scene, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz Week 4
4 4.1-4.6 Reading material 4.1-4.6 The Basic Elements of Camerawork, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Quiz Week 5
5 5.1-5.5 Reading material 5.1-5.5 Managing Sound in Film and Theater, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Quiz Week 6
6 6.1-6.5 Reading material 6.1-6.5 Wardrobe, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Quiz Week 7
  Midterm Proctored exam covering units 1-6. Be sure to complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Any assignments not completed before the exam is taken may receive a grade of zero. Proctored test Week 8
7 7.1-7.5 Reading material 7.1-7.5 Plotting the Script, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Quiz Week 9
8 8.1-8.5 Reading material 8.1-8.5 Acting and Directing, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Quiz Week 10
9 9.1-9.5 Reading material 9.1-9.5 The Film Production Process, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Quiz Week 11
10 10.1-10.5 Reading material 10.1-10.5 Audiences and Economics, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Quiz Week 12
11 11.1-11.5 Reading material 11.1-11.5 Film Genres, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz Week 13
12 12.1-12.6 Reading material 12.1-12.6 Theater Genres, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz Week 14
  Post-test, Exit Survey The 10-minute Post-test is in the Final Exam folder and must be completed before the final exam will appear. To be completed before scheduling your final exam.  Week 15
  Final Exam Proctored comprehensive exam covering the entire course. Complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Any assignments not completed before the exam is taken will receive a grade of zero. Proctored Test  Week 15

Grading Scale:

93 - 100% = A
85 - 92% = B
75 - 84% = C
70 - 74% = D
Below 69% = F

The grading format is as follows:

Minor Grades: 50% (Quizzes, Text questions, Lab questions excluding units 11 and 12) 
Major Grades: 30% (Units 11 and 12 Lab questions, Midterm)
Final Exam: 20%