Student ExpectationsGoals
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Students also develop the professional and technical skills (including
organizational skills) needed to express themselves creatively in film.
The course emphasizes the importance of working individually and as
a member of a group. A challenge for students following this course is
to become aware of their own perspectives and biases and to learn to
respect those of others. This requires willingness to attempt to understand
alternative views, to respect and appreciate cultural diversity, and
to have an open and critical mind.
• an appreciation and understanding of film as a complex art form
• an ability to formulate stories and ideas in film terms • the practical and technical skills of production • critical evaluation of film productions by the student and by others • a knowledge of film-making traditions in more than one country The course draws on a wide range of films from different periods and from different cultures. Students at IB level are expected to be able to handle films with an adult content for the purposes of education related to topic and lesson. Should any student feel uncomfortable with anything whatsoever in a film they are welcome and invited to discuss with the teacher and deal with it on a case by case basis. Regular attendance is of prime importance for academic success. All absences and tardies will be documented as outlined in the Student Handbook. There is little more disruptive to learning than poor time management. Obviously, some absences are unavoidable, but it would be in everyone’s best interests if you could do your utmost to achieve 100% attendance. A lot of what we will be doing will be group-based, and there is little that is more frustrating than being let down by absent or tardy group members. It is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT to contact the teacher about missed assignments or tests. If absent, please see the teacher IMMEDIATELY upon your return to establish what work you have missed and what assignments are to be done. ***Students are responsible for ALL work missed for whatever reason. Failure to turn in assignments will result in a mark of zero. |
Conduct in and out of school:
1. When working on assignments in school, I promise to remain on school grounds at all times and to not to use any other classrooms or parts of the building without prior permission. I also promise to be quiet in the hallways and if sound is needed, to select a location where classes will not be disturbed or to obtain prior permission from the teachers whose classrooms are affected. Complaints from any school personnel or any disruptive, inappropriate, or unethical behavior will not be tolerated and can be grounds for detention or dismissal from this class.
2. When working on assignments off campus, I promise to behave responsibly and maturely. My actions reflect directly on the school and this course and my privileges to work off-campus will be revoked if my behavior is a concern.
3. I promise to use school-appropriate language, shots, and music in all my work. While we may watch R-rated films which contain adult language and situations, I understand that my own work must be suitable for a high school audience. All video and audio MUST be approved by Mrs. Beach ahead of time. As she is the teacher, and ultimately responsible for the integrity of this course, I promise to abide by any decision she makes, whether I personally agree with her or not.
Film equipment responsibility and production expectations:
1. I understand that all cameras, tripods, microphones, lighting equipment, cables, batteries, and dedicated Mac notebooks must be handled with extreme care and that any equipment loss or damage is the responsibility of the individual or group signing out the equipment. I also understand that equipment misuse will result in the loss of equipment privileges by the individual and/or group signing out the equipment.
2. I understand that all equipment must be signed out and signed in and checked by Mrs. Beach to be in proper working order. For overnight and out of school shoots, all equipment must be checked out and checked in after and before school only, even if I have late arrival or early dismissal. I understand that Mrs. Beach will not use valuable class time to check my equipment out or in nor should I ask her to do so to “fit” my particular schedule.
3. I understand that film production involves planning. Before equipment can be checked out, my group must have a completed and approved storyboard, shot list, and script. In addition, my group will know where and what we are going to shoot, and what each member of our group is supposed to do.
4. I understand that film production involves collaboration. Like planning, this is an important life skill, one that this course emphasizes and that I will surely need in college and work. All members in my group will have the chance to write, storyboard, shoot, and edit, and no one member should always do the same job. In addition, my group must be able to come to a consensus on an idea. Consensus means that we are willing to place the needs of the group above those of the individual. If we have a problem in our group, we will try to solve it. I understand that Mrs. Sutherland will not move students from group to group mid project.
5. I understand that film production requires me to be flexible and open-minded, and to be ready for surprises, which will undoubtedly occur.
1. When working on assignments in school, I promise to remain on school grounds at all times and to not to use any other classrooms or parts of the building without prior permission. I also promise to be quiet in the hallways and if sound is needed, to select a location where classes will not be disturbed or to obtain prior permission from the teachers whose classrooms are affected. Complaints from any school personnel or any disruptive, inappropriate, or unethical behavior will not be tolerated and can be grounds for detention or dismissal from this class.
2. When working on assignments off campus, I promise to behave responsibly and maturely. My actions reflect directly on the school and this course and my privileges to work off-campus will be revoked if my behavior is a concern.
3. I promise to use school-appropriate language, shots, and music in all my work. While we may watch R-rated films which contain adult language and situations, I understand that my own work must be suitable for a high school audience. All video and audio MUST be approved by Mrs. Beach ahead of time. As she is the teacher, and ultimately responsible for the integrity of this course, I promise to abide by any decision she makes, whether I personally agree with her or not.
Film equipment responsibility and production expectations:
1. I understand that all cameras, tripods, microphones, lighting equipment, cables, batteries, and dedicated Mac notebooks must be handled with extreme care and that any equipment loss or damage is the responsibility of the individual or group signing out the equipment. I also understand that equipment misuse will result in the loss of equipment privileges by the individual and/or group signing out the equipment.
2. I understand that all equipment must be signed out and signed in and checked by Mrs. Beach to be in proper working order. For overnight and out of school shoots, all equipment must be checked out and checked in after and before school only, even if I have late arrival or early dismissal. I understand that Mrs. Beach will not use valuable class time to check my equipment out or in nor should I ask her to do so to “fit” my particular schedule.
3. I understand that film production involves planning. Before equipment can be checked out, my group must have a completed and approved storyboard, shot list, and script. In addition, my group will know where and what we are going to shoot, and what each member of our group is supposed to do.
4. I understand that film production involves collaboration. Like planning, this is an important life skill, one that this course emphasizes and that I will surely need in college and work. All members in my group will have the chance to write, storyboard, shoot, and edit, and no one member should always do the same job. In addition, my group must be able to come to a consensus on an idea. Consensus means that we are willing to place the needs of the group above those of the individual. If we have a problem in our group, we will try to solve it. I understand that Mrs. Sutherland will not move students from group to group mid project.
5. I understand that film production requires me to be flexible and open-minded, and to be ready for surprises, which will undoubtedly occur.