UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for Course Change
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(Select if this will be a fast track item. Refer to Fast Track Policy for
eligibility)
If the changes included in this proposal are significant, attach copies of original and proposed
syllabi in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: EMF 123
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
5. Current Student Learning Outcomes of the
course.
Upon completion of this course student will be able
to:
 Identify the basics of electronic media and film
production including:
 Understand the process of planning, creating,
and exhibiting electronic media and film
programming.
 Identify and distinguish production equipment,
categorize and differentiate techniques
involved in using the equipment, and the process
of creating, distributing, and exhibiting
programming material, and understand the
vocabulary used in the process.
Effective Fall 2012
4. Academic Unit:
3
Electronic Media and
Film
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Developing Course Learning Outcomes)
Upon completion of this course student will be
able to:
 Identify the basics of electronic media and
film production including:
 Understand the process of planning,
creating, and exhibiting electronic media and
film programming.
 Identify and distinguish production
equipment, categorize and differentiate
techniques
involved in using the equipment, and the
process of creating, distributing, and
exhibiting
programming material, and understand the
vocabulary used in the process.
By engaging in this course, students will:
 Be exposed to the concepts, techniques,
terminology, technologies, and equipment
used in film and video production and post
production. This will be assessed through
written self-assessment and/or quizzes, as
well as through project exercises.
 Demonstrate their knowledge of audio field
recording, camera operation, and editing


Effective Fall 2012
(including picture and audio mixing) through
readings, project exercises, and final film
project. This will be assessed through
written self-assessments and project
critiques. The technologies students will
use:
 DSLR Camera operation (manual
video mode) Manually set white
balance, focus, iso/aperture
(exposure), shutter speed, and color
balance; composition through shot
sizes (wide, medium, close); changing
composition through camera
movement (pan, zoom, push-in/pullout dolly/track).
 Audio operation using a shotgun
microphone and with external audio
recorder. Get clean sound to the
camera and external audio recorder,
hold microphones properly, use a
boompole, use headphones to
monitor sound; know when audio is
clipping and how to ride the levels to
fix it.
 Lighting Safely set up and strike a 3point lighting kit (key, fill, back)—
using direct and indirect lighting;
know how to use a reflector and
scrim; use natural light to do a 3-point
lighting setup. Learn how to use
natural lighting to create 3-point and
4-point lighting; know how to use one
light and a reflector to set up a key
and fill light.
 Editing Using Final Cut Pro, set up
project folders, import files, bring files
to the timeline and edit them using
blade slicing and trim edit dragging,
move clips on the timeline, fade from
black and fade to black, crossfade
images, write titles and lower thirds
text on video, create an even and
clean audio mix (remove clipping and
even out sound), fade from silence
and fade to silence; cross-cut visual
and audio cues (L-cuts); use room
tone so there’s no dead audio spaces;
export a movie for the web.
Demonstrate an ability to tell a visual/audio
story in collaboration with others. This will
be assessed through project exercises and a
final film project.
Follow the industry standards for the role of
each member of the cast and crew. This will
be assessed through written self-
assessment and/or quizzes, project
exercises, and final film project.
6. Current title, description and units. Cut and
paste, in its entirety, from the current on-line
academic catalog*
http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/.
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EMF 123 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC
MEDIA AND FILM PRODUCTION (3)
Description: Introduce the basic concepts,
techniques, terminology, and equipment used in
the production of electronic media and film
programming. Letter grade only. Course fee
required.
Units: 3
EMF 123 CMF 135 INTRODUCTION TO
FILMMAKING ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND
FILM PRODUCTION (3)
Description: Introduce the basic concepts,
techniques, terminology, and equipment
used in the production of electronic media
and film programming. In this class the
students will be introduced to concepts,
techniques, terminology, and equipment
used in film and digital video production.
Letter grade only. Course fee required.
Units: 3
*if there has been a previously approved UCC/UGC/ECCC change since the last catalog year, please copy the approved
text from the proposal form into this field.
7. Justification for course change.
We are going through a major plan change and shifting the beginning production course from
EMF 225 to CMF 125 so first-year students acquire hands-on production skills that will then
allow them to smoothly transition into the new CMF 235.
8. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
FALL 2015
See effective dates calendar.
IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION, COMPLETE ONLY WHAT IS CHANGING
CURRENT
Current course subject and number:
PROPOSED
Proposed course subject and number:
EMF 123
CMF 135
Current number of units:
Proposed number of units:
Current short course title:
Proposed short course title (max 30 characters):
INTRO TO EMF PRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION TO FILMMAKING
Current long course title:
Proposed long course title (max 100 characters):
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA
AND FILM PRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION TO FILMMAKING
Current grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Current repeat for additional units:
Proposed grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Proposed repeat for additional units:
Current max number of units:
Proposed max number of units:
Effective Fall 2012
Current prerequisite:
Current co-convene with:
Proposed prerequisite (include rationale in the
justification):
Proposed co-requisite (include rationale in the
justification):
Proposed co-convene with:
Current cross list with:
Proposed cross list with:
Current co-requisite:
9. Is this course in any plan (major, minor, or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)? Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response
from each impacted academic unit.
Electronic Media and Film; B.S. (elective)
10. Is there a related plan or sub plan change proposal being submitted?
If no, explain.
Yes
11. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
No
No
Answer 12-15 for UCC/ECCC only:
12. Is this course an approved Liberal Studies or Diversity course?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
Yes
No
Both
13. Do you want to remove the Liberal Studies or Diversity designation?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
Both
Yes
No
14. Is this course listed in the Course Equivalency Guide?
Yes
No
15. Is this course a Shared Unique Numbering (SUN) course?
Yes
No
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
10/14/2014
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
Effective Fall 2012
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
CURRENT EMF 123 SYLLABUS:
Northern Arizona University
School of Communication
Introduction to Electronic Media and Film Production
EMF-123
Instructor: Brandon Neuman, M.Ed
Class meetings:
Tu /Th 11:10 - 12:25
Building 16, Room - 119
Required textbook:
Roberts-Breslin, Jan. (2008). “Making Media. Foundations of Sound and Image Production”. U.S.,
Focal Press Publishing.
Supplementary Readings: As Assigned Course Documents and Communication: All course
documents and handouts will be distributed using the NAU Blackboard online learning environment.
Any course announcements will also be posted on Blackboard.
Please check the Blackboard site for this course regularly for any changes or handouts. Vista
address: https://bblearn.nau.edu/webapps/login/
Office and Office Hours:
Office: Building 16, Room – 101F, located in the Student Media Center
Hours: 10:30am – 12:00 pm M, W.
An appointment is suggested if a meeting time is required outside of the regular office
hours. Students are always welcome to drop in anytime outside of the regular office hours,
but I can not guarantee that I will be in my office or I may not be available to meet at that
time.
Contact Information:
Email: Brandon.Neuman@nau.edu
Phone: 523-0725
Please try to limit your questions in emails. If you have questions about an assignment or
the course please contact me in person before/after class or during office hours. DO NOT
SEND EMAILS THROUGH BLACKBOARD LEARN
Course Description:
This course will introduce students to the concepts, techniques, equipment and vocabulary
that are used in the creation of electronic media programs. Students will read about the
overall process of program creation and the tools needed to achieve production goals.
Students will learn about equipment and techniques in the areas of audio production (for
radio and video / film soundtracks), video production equipment and techniques, and film
production equipment and techniques.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course student will be able to identify the basics of electronic
media and film production including:
Effective Fall 2012
-Understand the process of planning, creating, and exhibiting electronic media and film
programming.
-Identify and distinguish production equipment, categorize and differentiate techniques
involved in using the equipment, and the process of creating, distributing, and exhibiting
programming material, and understand the vocabulary used in the process.
Assignments:
Exams: Three exams will be given to ensure that the student is progressing through and
understanding the class discussions and assigned readings.
Article Reviews: Three article review assignments will be given throughout this course.
The student will be required to locate an article pertaining to each of the provided topics.
A written summary/interpretation will be required. A specific information sheet will be
distributed detailing the requirements of the article reviews.
Commercial Proposal: Working in groups you will develop a proposal for a public service
announcement. The proposal will include a script, storyboard, production schedule, and
treatment. A specific information sheet will be distributed detailing the requirements of the
commercial proposal.
Random Quizzes: Five random quizzes will be given in class. These quizzes are based on
the in class materials and assigned readings.
Written Work: All written work must be typed or word-processed on one side of 8 ½ x 11 inch plain
white paper. Every page must include your name and the assignment title in the upper right or
left hand corner. Staple all pages together. Do not use any type of report cover. Title
pages are expected (name, date, class number/section number, assignment title, instructor
name, course title).Emailed work will only be accepted with prior approval from the instructor.
Projects: Projects should be turned in on time. Written materials that are to be included
are expected to be in format (see above).
Standards:
All written or other assignments will be graded against collegiate and professional
standards rather than against the performance of other students in the class. Mechanical
correctness is required, and points will be deducted for spelling, grammatical, and other
usage errors.
EMF-123
Section1
Date
Week 1
1/17
Chapters
Chapter 1
Effective Fall 2012
Topic
Course Introduction
Intro to Program Creation Production
Personnel
-Above the Line
-Below the Line Phases of production
Assignment
Elements of each Phase of Production
Terms
1/19
Week 2
1/24
Pgs. 51, 128129
Analog Vs. Digital Analog Signals Digital
Sampling
1/26
Pg. 56
Digital continued: Compression
Week 3
1/31
Pgs. 115-120
Introduction to Audio: Defining Audio Sound
vs. Audio Audio Aesthetics
2/2
Chapter 6
Sound and Images Sound and the audience
Terminology
Week 4
2/7
Pgs. 121-134
Audio Technology Microphones
2/9
Pgs. 135-141
Audio Technology Mixing / Editing
Week 5
2/14
Test #1
2/16
Introduction to Film: Formats
Industry
Week 6
2/21
Introduction to Video: Video Technology
Formats
Article Review #1 Due
The instructor reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the course schedule.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance and participation are essential to your success. Role will be taken at the start of
each class meeting. Three unexcused absences will result in a reduction of your overall
grade by one full letter grade. Every two additional unexcused absences thereafter will 3
result in your grade being further reduced by another full letter grade. University excused
absences will be honored and will not result in any grade deficit.
Students who miss class due to excused, or unexcused absences are solely responsible and
accountable for catching up on the material covered, handouts/instructions, and any course
schedule changes that occur during the absence. If you are absent, it is your responsibility
to contact the instructor or check on Vista to get any handouts, assignments, and any course
schedule changes.
While class attendance is required per the [above] stated policy, please be cautious about
attending class if you are feeling ill. Please inform me before class by phone or email if
Effective Fall 2012
you are feeling unwell; if you are experiencing flu@like symptoms, you should not attend
class; please take precautions not to infect others, and seek medical attention if your
symptoms worsen.
Academic Integrity Policy:
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in any Electronic Media and Film class. The
actions that constitute a violation of the academic dishonesty policy include cheating,
plagiarizing, and the submission of work that was not originally done by the student.
Anyone who is found in violation of the academic dishonesty policy will face a series of
possible consequences including receiving a “0” on the assignment, possibly receiving an
“F” in the course, and/or possible suspension from the University.
Late Homework Policy:
If assigned homework is not turned in on the posted due date, the student will receive a
reduction in the assignment grade. Each day that the homework assignment is late will
result in a reduction of one letter grade per day. Late homework will not be accepted after
it is more that 4 days past the original due date. Under certain circumstances the instructor
may allow for homework to be turned in late. The student must make arrangements with
the instructor before the homework is due.
Materials due on the day of the final class meeting (ex. final exams, projects, etc.) will not
be permitted to be completed or turned in late for any reason unless a serious and
compelling justification exists. If such scenario is acknowledge, the student will be given
48 hours from the time the assignment was originally due to deliver the assignment to the
instructor. After this time period, no assignments will be considered for any credit and the
student’s final grade will be calculated based on completed work.
The instructor reserves the right to determine exactly what constitutes “excusable”,
“serious”, “compelling”, and “justification” in the preceding regulations concerning
due dates.
Test Policy:
Tests may only be taken on the day the test is assigned. If a test is missed without the
student contacting the instructor, the student will not be able to makeup the missed test. If
a student has a verifiable emergency or has contacted the instructor before the test date, a
make up test will be allowed.4
Grading:
All grading is completed using a pre-determined criterion on a range system. No grades
will be calculated based on a statistical “curve” of means. Every effort is made to ensure
the grading process in this course is as fair as possible.
Final grades are calculated by dividing the total number of points earned by the total
number of points possible.
Grade Ranges:
90% - 100% A
80% - 89% B
70% - 79% C
60% - 69% D
0% - 59% F
Effective Fall 2012
Percentage calculations are rounded from tenths as follows: (.4 rounds down; .5 rounds up)
to the nearest whole point. Ex: an 89.5 would be rounded to 90, the final grade an A; an
89.4 would be rounded to 89, the final grade a B.
All assignments are graded on pre-determined specific criterion, listed on assignment
sheets. Points will be assigned on a range basis for each criterion.
If you have any questions about the criterion for grading on an assignment, contact the
instructor before completing the assignment.
If you disagree with a grade you have received please do the following:
1. Re-read the assignment
2. Re-read the instructor’s comments
3. Prepare a written justification for your grade challenge
4. Make an appointment to discuss the grade with your instructor
Course Grades:
3--Tests – Each test is worth 100 points.
2--Article reviews – Each article review is worth 20 points.
1—Commercial proposal is worth 100 points.
5- Random Quizzes – Each quiz is worth 10 points.
Total points possible – 490
University Policy Statements:
The instructor respects and is under the authority of the following Policy Statements of
Northern Arizona University: The Safe Environment Policy; The NAU Students with
Disabilities Policy; The Institutional Review Board Policy; and the University Policy on
Academic Integrity. Upon student request, the instructor is required to provide students
with copies of these policy statements.
Friendly Notes:
This class is a fast paced, labor intensive, and requires a great deal of outside class time. If
you are running a tight schedule this term, consider your limitations. You will be expected
to spend at least two hours of homework time per hour of in-class time. Group / Team work is
mandatory in this class. If you are not ready to be a team player, reconsider your objectives.
Effective Fall 2012
PROPOSED CMF 135 SYLLABUS:
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
CMF 135 Introduction to Filmmaking
TIME: TUESDAY 4PM - 6:30PM@ COMM. 230 | FALL 2015 |
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: HARUN MEHMEDINOVIC |
HARUN.MEHMEDINOVIC@NAU.EDU | 1. 928.523.2976
OFFICE HRS: WED. 6:30-7:30PM@ COMM. 317 & BY APPT.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this class the students will be introduced to concepts, techniques, terminology, and equipment
used in film and digital video production.
Prerequisites:
None.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
By engaging in this course, students will:
 Be exposed to the concepts, techniques, terminology, technologies, and equipment used in film
and video production and post production. This will be assessed through written self-assessment
and/or quizzes, as well as through project exercises.
 Demonstrate their knowledge of audio field recording, camera operation, and editing (including
picture and audio mixing) through readings, project exercises, and final film project. This will be
assessed through written self-assessments and project critiques. The technologies students will
use:
 DSLR Camera operation (manual video mode) Manually set white balance, focus,
iso/aperture (exposure), shutter speed, and color balance; composition through shot sizes
(wide, medium, close); changing composition through camera movement (pan, zoom,
push-in/pull-out dolly/track).
 Audio operation using a shotgun microphone and with external audio recorder. Get clean
sound to the camera and external audio recorder, hold microphones properly, use a
boompole, use headphones to monitor sound; know when audio is clipping and how to ride
the levels to fix it.
 Lighting Safely set up and strike a 3-point lighting kit (key, fill, back)—using direct and
indirect lighting; know how to use a reflector and scrim; use natural light to do a 3-point
lighting setup. Learn how to use natural lighting to create 3-point and 4-point lighting; know
how to use one light and a reflector to set up a key and fill light.
 Editing Using Final Cut Pro, set up project folders, import files, bring files to the timeline
and edit them using blade slicing and trim edit dragging, move clips on the timeline, fade
from black and fade to black, crossfade images, write titles and lower thirds text on video,
create an even and clean audio mix (remove clipping and even out sound), fade from
silence and fade to silence; cross-cut visual and audio cues (L-cuts); use room tone so
there’s no dead audio spaces; export a movie for the web.
 Demonstrate an ability to tell a visual/audio story in collaboration with others. This will be
assessed through project exercises and a final film project.
Effective Fall 2012
 Follow the industry standards for the role of each member of the cast and crew. This will be
assessed through written self-assessment and/or quizzes, project exercises, and final film
project.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The class will be conducted with a blend of lectures, lab demonstrations, exercises &
critiques/discussions. There will be weekly reading, viewing, writing assignments and/or shooting
exercises. Students must attend the class regularly, be involved in class discussions, turn
assignments in on time, and be up to date with readings.
For the final class project, students will work in groups to complete a 1-3 minute video which can
either be a short film, a commercial, or a music video. Several presentations and exercises will be
completed by each group prior to shooting and submission of the final project.
Note: Each group that registers and participates in NAU's 73-Hour Film Festival (which takes place
over the Nov 1-2th weekend) will receive 100pts of extra credit, equivalent of a whole letter grade.
Once the groups are formed, register at: http://nau73hourfilmfest.weebly.com.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Equipment: 1) Students will have access to Canon Rebel T2is and 60Ds, tripods and monopods
from the Equipment Room.
2) External hard drive (FireWire 800/USB 3.0 connection, 7200 rpm spin speed, and
500GB - 1TB storage capacity for editing
Books: Filmmaking: Direct Your Movie from Script to Screen Using Proven Hollywood Techniques by
Jason Tomaric
The Digital Filmmaking Handbook, 5th Edition by Sonja Schenk & Ben Long
In Addition: Please upload all projects to Vimeo.com or bring an exported .mov file to class on a
USB Drive or Hard Drive. Final Project MUST be turned in as a digital file in addition to uploading to
Vimeo.
Links to Lynda.com (http://nau.edu/lynda ) for Final Cut Pro tutorials & other web resources that
correspond to materials presented in the lectures will be provided to students throughout the
semester.
Effective Fall 2012
COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1 Module 1 | Introduction
08.26.14: State of the Industry
Filmmaking: The Old Way and the
New Way
Assignment:
1) Read:
http://stillmotionblog.com/the-onekey-to-indie-filmmaking-today/
2) Read Tomaric pg. 1-31
3) Read Schenk pg. 1-18
Lab: Discover artistic voice exercise
Week 2 Module 2 | Story development
09.02.14: What is a story?
Finding the story
The Architect: Writer
Beat Breakdown
Treatment
Pitching
The Blueprint: Script
"Greenlighting"
Script summary handout from CMF
129
Lab: Choose script
Read through and discuss scripts. Choose
one for development.
Week 3 | Module 3 Preproduction I: Script breakdown
09.09.14 : Break down a script and determine
how much time & resources would
be needed to shoot it.
Cast & Crew Overview
Before lab
assignment: Readings on script breakdown
Lab: Breakdown script in groups
Week 4 | Module 4 Preproduction II: Visualizing the
09.16.14: film
Shooting Script Breakdown
Basics of Composition
- Types of Shots
- Aspect Ratio
- Rule of Thirds
- Movement
Creating a Shot list & Storyboards
Assignment: No lab.
1) Shot List: Finish a shot list, make sure
each scene has proper coverage, but not too
many shots. No production day should
include more than 20-25 shots.
2) Shoot Story in 15 frames (Photo
Storyboard) Complete as a video & upload
to Vimeo or Youtube or as a Powerpoint
Presentation & bring to class.
3) Read Tomaric pg. 293-360
4) Read Schenk pg. 41-112, 147-222, 269298
Week 5 | Module 5 Production I: Directing
09.23.14: Role of Director
"Vision" & "Auteur Theory"
Working with Actors
Blocking
Text vs. Subtext
Nonfiction directing
Casting
Lab: Directing exercise for blocking and
staging. Using the written assignment, block
a scene during lab.
Before lab
assignment:
Read Gorbachev’s Stanislavski Directs
sample.
Write the internal monologue of the
characters in the script and then describe
the moment by moment blocking of the
scene.
Effective Fall 2012
Week 6-7 Module 6 | Production II: Camera and
Lab wk 6: Camera exercise
09.30.14: Cinematography
Before lab: Camera tutorials
Role of Cinematographer vs.
Camera operator
Assignment: Shoot Film exercise 1: document the
Exposure: Shutter+Aperture+ISO
location for your film.
Film vs. Video, Medium and Camera
Overview
Lab wk 7: Screen dailies of location exercise
DSLR: Cropped vs. Full Frame
Lenses
-Wide, Medium, & Telephoto
2) Read Tomaric pg. 361-394
-Prime vs. Zoom
3) Read Schenk pg. 223-252
-Specialty Lenses: Anamorphic,
1) Read Tomaric pg. 395-434
Macro, Fisheye
2) Read Schenk pg. 299-388
-Depth of field & Focus
Movement: Cranes, Dollies,
Steadicam, Stabilizers, & Drones
Types of lighting systems
White Balance & Settings
Frame Rate
Coverage
Week 8 Module 7| Production III: Sound recording
Lab: Light, mic, and record audio exercise
10.14.14 : and lighting
Shoot a scene with stand-in to record
audio
Listening exercise in class
Assignment:
Ways of recording audio
Audio Compression
Readings
Week 9 | 10.21.14 Production IV: Covering action
Module 8 : Shooting action
Utilizing tripods and monopods
Week 10-11 Module Postproduction 1
9 | 10.28.14: Basic editing techniques
Basics of Editing
Montage
Linear vs. Non-Linear editing
Seamless cuts vs. Jump cuts
E.D.L.
Exporting, Compression & Codecs
Titles
Assignment: Shoot action exercise
Light and record audio
Lab: Edit moving images, dialogue, sound effects,
music, and then mix he audio.
Post Production: Sound & The
Final Steps
Music
Audio Mixing
A.D.R.
Foley
Color Correction/Color Grading/Color
Timing
Sneak Previews
Re-Edits/Reshoots
Weeks 12-14 | Final Projects
11.18.14: Week 12: Preproduction
Week 13: Production
Week 14:
Production/Postproduction
Effective Fall 2012
Assignment: Designated Pre-Production & Production
Weeks
1) Read Tomaric pg. 435-508
2) Read Schenk pg. 389-506
3) Read James Schamus" article "To the
rear of the back end: the economics of
independent cinema."
Week 15 | 12.02.14 : Distribution & Exhibition
Selling an Independent Film
Film Festivals
Studio Distribution
"Fourwalling"
The Internet
Viral Marketing
Finals | 12.09.13:
Assignment: Finish the final project
Final Project Screenings @
3:00pm
Note: Additional articles may be assigned for reading. Also, although unlikely, additional production exercises may be
assigned to the groups.
GRADING
Attendance & Participation - 100pts (10%)
Script Breakdown - 100 (10%)
Shot List - 100pts (10%)
Exercises - 4 @ 80pts each (40%)
Lab Quizzes - 100pts (10%)
Final Project- 200pts (20%)
A - 90-100%
B - 80-89%
C - 70-79%
D - 60-69%
F - below
60%
ASSESSMENT
Students will be assessed based on their understanding of the technologies and concepts covered in
class & how that understanding is reflected in their creative work. Final grade will largely reflect the
quality and sincerity of students' effort in this class.
Attendance & Participation – Students are expected to attend every lecture. Attendance will be
taken at the beginning of each class. Two unexcused absences will result in a one letter grade
decrease. In case of personal emergencies or sickness, please contact the instructor prior to class to
receive an excused absence. It is critical for students to attend in-class project presentations &
critiques, as they carry additional points towards the grade.
Script Breakdown - Pre-production document demonstrating the expected scheduling, budgeting,
and creative considerations.
Shot List - A precise shot list is expected as a collaboration of all team members, but spearheaded
by the director and the cinematographer.
Exercises - Students will complete five exercises: Internal Monologue Directing, 15 Frame visual
storyboard, camera, audio & lighting, and action coverage.
Final Project - The final 1-3min short film, commercial or music video should reflect a strong
collaborative effort in which each team member significantly contributed to the overall tone, feel and
rhythm of the story. Each project should be a cohesive story with a clear central idea, a beginning,
middle, and an end. The aim of this project is not perfect execution but a clearly demonstrated effort
on the part of each team member to tell a clear and strong story within the time and equipment
constraints.
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Note: More detailed rubric for each assignment will be given prior to due date. Each collaborative
project has an adjustment period as team members get on the same page, and this will be taken into
account during the assessment. However, any individual that consistently fails to collaborate and fulfill
their duties to the team & project will receive a failing grade in this class.
COURSE POLICY
 Filmmaking is a collaborative experience. This is a group-work class that requires team players.
Egos should be left at the door.
 100pt extra-credit: Participate in the NAU 73 hour festival: Nov 1-2th. Visit and register with your
group: http://nau73hourfilmfest.weebly.com
 Any problems and concerns within each group should be addressed with the instructor and not
left unresolved.
 No use of cell phones in class. No disruptive behavior. No chitchatting & raise hand
when wishing to address the class.
 Unexcused late work will not be accepted.
 An incomplete will not be given in this class except for extreme, verifiable emergencies
as approved by the instructor.
 Instructor reserves the right to alter the course outline at any time during the semester.
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
Students that have not completed the prerequisites for a course as stated in the academic catalog or
that are absent from class during the first week, may be administratively dropped from the course
before the twenty-first day of the term. Students should not rely on the instructors to drop them from
the courses that they want to drop. Students are responsible for changing their own course schedule.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
From NAU’s Student Handbook: “It is the responsibility of each student to behave in a manner that
does not interrupt nor disrupt the delivery of education by faculty members or receipt of education by
students, within and/or outside the classroom. The determination of whether such interruption and/or
disruption has occurred must be made by the faculty member at the time the behavior occurs.”.
http://www4.nau.edu/stulife/handbookmanagement.htm.
WORKLOAD & TIME MANAGEMENT
The Arizona Board of Regents Academic Contact Hour Policy (ABOR Handbook, 2-206, Academic
Credit) states: “An hour of work is the equivalent of 50 minutes of class time…at least 15 contact
hours of recitation, lecture, discussion, testing or evaluation, seminar, or colloquium as well as a
minimum of 30 hours of student homework is required for each unit of credit.” The reasonable
interpretation of this policy is that for every credit hour, a student should expect, on average, to do a
minimum of two additional hours of work per week; e.g., preparation, homework, studying.
Students, especially those who are new to higher education environment, are encouraged to create a
time management calendar.
During a Monday through Friday schedule, there is a total of 120 hours. After subtracting
approximately 40 hours for sleep, 80 hours remain. Average student takes 5 classes each semester,
which equates to 12.5 hours of classroom time per week. When taking travel time into account, this is
closer to 15 hours per week. 65 hours remain. Three hours per day for meals and socializing equals
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15 per week, leaving 50 hours. After the 6 hour minimum of homework time per class is factored in:
6x5=30. 50-30=20. The remaining 20 hours are for work or extracurricular activities. In addition,
students have an additional 48 weekend hours, portion of which they can devote to school
assignments,
M-F = 120 hours
Sleep = 40 hours (maximum)
Eating and socializing = 15 hours (3 hours per day)
Class time and travel = 15 hours (12.5 class time per week forfive classes)
Homework = 30 hours (minimum; 5 classes x 6 hours per class)
Work (or extracurricular activities) = 20 hours
Weekend = 24 hours of additional homework and/or work time
Coming to classroom unprepared is not conducive to a successful university career, and could result
in severe penalties to students' grade.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Acts of academic dishonesty, including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, stealing or copying
tests are regarded by the University as very serious offenses. Students involved in such activities will
be dealt with in accordance with University rules, regulations, and policy as outlined at:
http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/academicadmin/plcystmt.html.
EVACUATION NOTICE
In the event of an alarm, you must leave the building immediately by the nearest exit, and move away
from the building. Do not use the elevators. Please help those who may need assistance in exiting.
SPECIAL NEEDS
If you have special needs as documented through Disability Support Services, please notify the
instructor in-person or via email. We can then schedule an in-person private meeting for the purpose
of making special arrangements for exams and other assignments.
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENTS
SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICY
NAU’s Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy prohibits sexual harassment and assault, and
discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status by anyone at this university. Retaliation of any
kind as a result of making a complaint under the policy or participating in an investigation is also
prohibited. The Director of the Office of Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity (AA/EO) serves as the
university’s compliance officer for affirmative action, civil rights, and Title IX, and is the ADA/504
Coordinator. AA/EO also assists with religious accommodations. You may obtain a copy of this policy
from the college dean’s office or from the NAU’s Affirmative Action website nau.edu/diversity/. If you
have questions or concerns about this policy, it is important that you contact the departmental chair,
dean’s office, the Office of Student Life (928-523-5181), or NAU’s Office of Affirmative Action (928)
523-3312 (voice), (928) 523-9977 (fax), (928) 523-1006 (TTD) or aaeo@nau.edu.
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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a documented disability, you can arrange for accommodations by contacting Disability
Resources (DR) at 523-8773 (voice) or 523-6906 (TTY), dr@nau.edu (e-mail) or 928-523-8747 (fax).
Students needing academic accommodations are required to register with DR and provide required
disability related documentation. Although you may request an accommodation at any time, in order
for DR to best meet your individual needs, you are urged to register and submit necessary
documentation (www.nau.edu/dr) 8 weeks prior to the time you wish to receive accommodations. DR
is strongly committed to the needs of student with disabilities and the promotion of Universal Design.
Concerns or questions related to the accessibility of programs and facilities at NAU may be brought to
the attention of DR or the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (523-3312).
ACADEMIC CONTACT HOUR POLICY
Based on the Arizona Board of Regents Academic Contact Hour Policy (ABOR Handbook, 2-224), for
every unit of credit, a student should expect, on average, to do a minimum of three hours of work per
week, including but not limited to class time, preparation, homework, studying.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Integrity is expected of every member of the NAU community in all academic undertakings. Integrity
entails a firm adherence to a set of values, and the values most essential to an academic community
are grounded in honesty with respect to all intellectual efforts of oneself and others. Academic
integrity is expected not only in formal coursework situations, but in all University relationships and
interactions connected to the educational process, including the use of University resources. An NAU
student’s submission of work is an implicit declaration that the work is the student’s own. All outside
assistance should be acknowledged, and the student’s academic contribution truthfully reported at all
times. In addition, NAU students have a right to expect academic integrity from each of their peers.
Individual students and faculty members are responsible for identifying potential violations of the
university’s academic integrity policy. Instances of potential violations are adjudicated using the
process found in the university Academic Integrity Policy.
RESEARCH INTEGRITY
The Responsible Conduct of Research policy is intended to ensure that NAU personnel including
NAU students engaged in research are adequately trained in the basic principles of ethics in
research. Additionally, this policy assists NAU in meeting the RCR training and compliance
requirements of the National Science Foundation (NSF)-The America COMPETES Act (Creating
Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science); 42 U.S.C
18620-1, Section 7009, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) policy on the instruction of the
RCR (NOT-OD-10-019; “Update on the Requirement for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of
Research”). For more information on the policy and the training activities required for personnel and
students conducting research, at NAU, visit: http://nau.edu/Research/Compliance/Research-Integrity/
SENSITIVE COURSE MATERIALS
University education aims to expand student understanding and awareness. Thus, it necessarily
involves engagement with a wide range of information, ideas, and creative representations. In the
course of college studies, students can expect to encounter—and critically appraise—materials that
may differ from and perhaps challenge familiar understandings, ideas, and beliefs. Students are
encouraged to discuss these matters with faculty.
CLASSROOM DISRUPTION POLICY
Membership in the academic community places a special obligation on all participants to preserve an
atmosphere conducive to a safe and positive learning environment. Part of that obligation implies the
responsibility of each member of the NAU community to maintain an environment in which the
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behavior of any individual is not disruptive. Instructors have the authority and the responsibility to
manage their classes in accordance with University regulations. Instructors have the right and
obligation to confront disruptive behavior thereby promoting and enforcing standards of behavior
necessary for maintaining an atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning. Instructors are
responsible for establishing, communicating, and enforcing reasonable expectations and rules of
classroom behavior.
These expectations are to be communicated to students in the syllabus and in class discussions and
activities at the outset of the course. Each student is responsible for behaving in a manner that
supports a positive learning environment and that does not interrupt nor disrupt the delivery of
education by instructors or receipt of education by students, within or outside a class. The complete
classroom disruption policy is in Appendices of NAU’s Student Handbook.
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