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Assignments  -- Assignments with Assignment # in Red have been assigned to students

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Assignment #1:  
After viewing the PowerPoint of Understanding Plot, Shots, and Angles When "Reading" a film, complete the study guide questions.  
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1.  Watch the PowerPoint on Plot by clicking the button below.  Answer the study guide questions.  
2.  When you are finished with the guide, get a shot list from Mr. McCafferty to complete the project portion of this assignment.  
Due:  Will be completed in class.
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Reading Silent Films Assignment

Assignment #2:  
  1. View the modern silent short film Paperman by clicking the button below the picture.  Be sure to fill out the Active Reading Chart on page one of the handout.  (This video runs 7 minutes and 49 seconds)       
  2. After you have viewed the short in full, fill out the plot diagram form based on the story of Paperman.  
  3. View the modern silent short film Signs by clicking on the button below the picture.  Be sure to fill out the Active Reading Chart.  (This video runs 11 minutes and 28 seconds) 
  4. After you have viewed the short in full, fill out the plot diagram form based on the story of Signs.
  5. After you have completd the two plot diagrams, use the information to answer the remaining questions on the handout. You may rewatch the videos as needed to answer any of the questions.  
  6. When completed, hand in all work.  
 














Videos of Paperman and Signs can be found on www.youtube.com if the Button links below each picture do not work!

The Film History Projecy -- Assignment #3

  ***** WITH THIS ASSIGNMENT, STUDENTS WILL WORK IN PAIRS TO CREATE A GOOGLE SLIDE SHOW OVER AN ASSIGNED DECADE OF AMERICAN FILMS.  
  • Students will be assigned a decade at random and will research the decade to do a visual and oral presentation to the class.  
  • The Film History Project handout gives specific areas that must be included in the Google Slide presentation.  
  • A Study Guide/Student Engagement handout will also need to be created for the class to use during each presentation.  

    Assignment #3a --type your response here and hit submit to turn in.
Assignment #3a:
​             After viewing Singing in the                Rain starring Gene Kelly, Donald                O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds, 
  •      Write a short essay explaining how the introduction of sound affected                 the film industry.  
 
  •      Use the  box to the left on this webpage to type and submit your                    response.                                                                                      
  •       Be sure to comment on how it affected the studios, actors, directors,            and  directors.
  •       Think about the scenes from Singing in the Rain  that clearly pointed            out these  problems and site examples.  Type in paragraph form.   (25           points)
  
                                      This is an individual assignment which means                                no two should be alike.  


          Assigned: 3/29/19               Due:  3/29/19
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Hollywood tries to tame itself...

ALL MOVIES HAD TO BE CERTIFIED!
A Husband and wife could never sleep in the same bed and if they were ever shown sitting on one bed, each had to have one foot on the floor at all times --as per the code. 
 Assignment #4:   The Production Code (Hays Code)  (100 pts.)
  • Research and find out as much information as you can about Hollywood's Production Code (The Hays Code) and create a Prezi.  (This is not a partner project)
Some important information to include would be:
  1. What was the Hays Code?   (Give specific examples of some of the rules of the code)
  2. Why was it implemented?
  3. What effect did it have on films?
  4. How long was the code used?
  5. How are films rated today?  

With a Prezi, you can link documents and videos directly to your Prezi so be creative and thorough. 

To create a free Prezi:
  1. Go to prezi.com
  2. Click the blue button - Go To Prezi
  3. Find the button - See Your Options - and click it.
  4. In the right hand column, click on - Continue for Free
  5. Register for account.
  
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Here are a few examples Prezis that deals with the subject.  DO NOT COPY THESE.  Create your own.  (These are not examples of a perfect assignment completion.  They are just meant to give you ideas  Simply click the underlined link and it should open in a new browser window.)
Here is a list of possible links for information that can be used.  It will give you a good start on your research.  You may also use a simple Google search.  

A Copy of the Code
The ever-changing code
Pre-Code Hollywood
Useful Note:  The Hays Code
Remembering Hollywood's Hays Code
Nine Movies and Show Affected by the Code


Assignment Due:   
  • You must share your Prezi with me by going to share and pasting the link below.
  •  Make sure you know how to get back into your Prezi in case the link will not open.    
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Writing about Film 1...

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THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE _________________
Assignment #6


Writing About Films Assignment 1 -- Compare/Contrast                                                  (100 pts.)  This is an individual assignment.
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Assignment 7  Quick Thoughts  (10 pts.)  This is an individual assignment.
In paragraph form briefly discuss the following two topics:
     1.  Give your opinion of the final ending of The Birds.  Did                 you like it?  Why or why not?  Tell why you thought it was           appropriate OR what you think would have made a better           ending.  Why do you think Hitchcock chose to end it this             way? 
     2.  If this film were made today, how do you think it would be           different?  Give specific details.  





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Assignment #8 -- The Master of Suspense   (20 pts)  This is a partner assignment.  
Directions:  With a partner, answer the questions on the worksheet (on the front of the stage) about one of the film industry's greatest directors.  Make sure both you and your partner's names are on the worksheet and turn in at the end of the class period. If you are doing this as make-up work, simply print the document below and complete.  
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Assignment #9 -- Plot Structure  (26 pts)  This is an individual assignment.  DUE:  1/13/15 -- completed in conjunction with Assignment 2
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Assignment #10 --Plot-A-Script.  50 PTS.  This is a group project.

To help you plan your final project, you must complete the assignment below on a separate sheet of paper.  

Clearly label all assignments with your NAMES, Film Studies, and the Assignment Title in the upper right hand corner before you hand them in. 

              Example

              Roger McCafferty, Carol Burnette, Jody Foster, and Mary Poppins, 
              Film Studies
              Plot-A-Script

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
  •       2 Characters.  Described in detail (10 pts)
  •       2 Locations.  Described in detail. (10 pts)
  •       Indicate a primary conflict. (5 pts)
  •       Indicate 2 Attempts to and Failures at solving/beating conflict (10pts)
  •       Indicate Final Attempt and Success at solving/beating conflict (5pts)
  •       Indicate how your plot aligns with each step in the Plot Diagram (10 pts)
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Assignment #11  (25 pts.)  This is an individual assignment.


     After viewing Whatever Happened to Baby Jane and Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte, craft a well-written paragraph telling which movie, directed by Robert Aldrich, was more effective in the thriller genre.  Why was it more effective?  Do not simply write a review of the two movies.  Type paragraph and submit below.
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Bette Davis as Charlotte Hollis in Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte.
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Bette Davis as Baby Jane Hudson in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane.

    Assignment #11  --  wHICH WAS MORE EFFECTIVE pARAGRAPH- Directions are above!

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WRITING ABOUT FILM 2...

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2 page typed paper OR a Glogster poster.  
Assignment 12 --Writing About Films #2  This is an individual assignment.

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Storyboarding assignment...







Assignment #13  (100 pts)  This is a group project.


  • There are two videos about Storyboarding on the educational clips tab of this website.  Students should watch BOTH of those videos to get a better understanding of storyboarding a film.  
  • After viewing the clips, students should open and view the PowerPoint on storyboarding.  It contains the assignment instructions.  Assignment is due Wednesday, March 5th.  
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 Assignment #14 (50 pts)  This is an individual assignment.  In a paragraph, define the film genre:  Coming of Age and explain how the film My Girl fits this definition.  Also, briefly describe two other coming of age films that you have seen.  How effectively did they tell the story?  Which one did you like better, Why?  

    Coming of Age films

Assignment 14/15 -- ​Directions say Assignment #14 but this is #15.
Careers in Film Production                           Assignment #15 (50 points)

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Final Project assignment
The Five-Minute-Film    (150 pts)   This is a group project.  
For your final project in Film Studies, you will produce a Five-Minute Film or your choice.  It can be a silent film or one with sound.  It MUST tell a story!   It MUST show evidence of the use of different camera shots/angles.  It must be produced and burned to a DVD/CD to be played in the DVD/VCR in the light booth.  It cannot be on your computer or camera for us to show it.  You will be graded on how well you tell the story, not the story itself!   Be creative, have fun, but make sure it tells a story and is school appropriate!   This project is worth 200 pts.  

PROJECT DETAILS: 

  • ·         Groups have no limit in size, but all members must participate in the                 video!  
  • ·         Final project must be burned to a DVD/CD to be played in a DVD/VCR             player.
  • ·         Final project must be handed in ON or BEFORE Monday, March 10th.   
  • ·         DO NOT film this movie as one long MASTER SHOT.  There should be             multiple camera shots and angles used.  
  • ·         DO NOT wait until the last minute.  Editing these films can cause many             problems so give yourself enough time to edit properly!

QUIZ #1 -- Camera Shots and Angles


Some sites you may wish to use: TIMELINE:  http://buzz.bournemouth.ac.uk/history-film-timeline/
                                    General Movie History:  http://historycooperative.org/the-history-of-the-hollywood-movie-industry/:  
                                                            Pre1920s:  ​ http://ths1.ttsd.k12.or.us/cs/studentwork08/rebe_hubbweb/1800.html,                             
                                                                                   https://memory.loc.gov/ammem/awhhtml/awmi10/silent_camera.html
                                                                  1920s:  ​http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/topic_display.cfm?tcid=124