Literature & Film Fall 2013 Ms. Wise Theme Song

1. Welcome! Please have a seat where you like for today and take out paper and a pen/pencil. Literature & Film Fall 2013Ms. Wise Theme Song

2. Scene Analysis: Indiana Jones • On a piece of paper, write down what you see in the following scene from Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark • Discuss: What is the plot? Who was involved? What did you notice about Indiana? Who was in charge?

3. Course Overview • Forewarning: this is not an “easy” elective. It is a fascinating, fun class, but you will be actively watching films, taking notes, having discussions, taking quizzes and tests, and creating projects (including a short film). Sleeping and general disinterest will be taken seriously! • We will be analyzing films of all genres, completing director studies, and uncovering the secrets of film creation.

4. Grading • Formal Assessments: 70% (tests, essays, projects) • Informal Assessments: 30% (quizzes, journal checks [1 per quarter]), class activities • Midterm exam: 20% • Final exam: 25%

5. Contact Information • emmalineb.wise@cms.k12.nc.us • Check the Wiki for weekly agendas, due date reminders, and note downloads: • http://wiseenglish.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/home • All of this information is posted outside of my door on a QR code. Scan this with your smartphones on the way out! • 10 Questions: Come up with 10 questions you want to ask me, either about the course or me.

6. What are some of your favorite films? • How do we categorize films? • What makes a quality film? • Directors list • Production company list

7. Homework • Have your permission slip SIGNED by the beginning of class on Wednesday, 8/28. • Bring in a COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK as soon as possible. These will be checked on Wednesday as well for a grade. This notebook will be solely devoted to this class; spiral notebooks are not accepted.

8. Movie Quote Bubble Directions • Your task: create a quote bubble that contains a quotation from your favorite movie. • DO NOT write the name of the film on the front of the bubble. Write this on the back with your name. Your classmates will be trying to guess your movie based on the quotation and decorations. • Illustrate/color your movie quote to make it look great! This will be your first formal assignment grade. DUE WEDNESDAY.

9. Take a seat and take out your notebook or paper/pencil! Pick up the notes from the front table. Turn in your signed syllabus if you have it. Literature & FilmTuesday, 8/27

10. A Note on Journals • Make sure you clearly label and date each journal entry. You may have more than one entry per day. • Notes should be labeled and taken in journals. • Journals will be checked once per quarter for completion and quality. If you do your work well during class, this should not worry you. Feel free to paste in notes from handouts.

11. Your Film Biopic • On a piece of paper (or journal), respond to the following prompt. You will be sharing this with others and turning it in for points! 1. If someone were to make a movie about your life up until this point, what would the preview say? Give your film a title. Respond in 1 paragraph. 2. If someone were to make a movie about your life in 10 years, what would be added to the summary? Give your film a title. Respond in 1 paragraph.

12. The History of Communication • What were the earliest forms of communication? • How has communication evolved over centuries? • What role has film played in the history of communication? • The study of film IS the study of communication. • How so?

13. 1850-1950: The US experienced tremendous growth in all areas of communication. HOWEVER…since 1950, we have matched that amount of technological advance in less than half as many years, AND predictions are that the 20 year period from 1990-2010 will bring another doubling of technological change. • *Think about changing phones, iPads, etc.

15. Major Milestones of Communication • Speech • Hieroglyphics: 6000 years ago people first recorded by carving symbols • Cuneiform • With this, communication becomes semi-permanent

16. 2500 years pass, and humans develop a precise method of writing an alphabet, but church leaders and government officials are the only ones who could read and write. • The alphabet allows people to: • Write down laws • Keep records • Preserve history • Over the next 3000 years, the production of paper and ink makes writing a much more portable and durable medium of communication.

17. Communication technology made little further progress until the 15th century. Around 1450, Johannes Gutenberg perfected the printing press. • The Gutenberg Bible (King James Bible) was the first printed book. • Within 50 years, a total of 20 million copies of 35,000 different books had been printed. • THE AGE OF MASS MEDIA HAD BEGUN! • The masses began to learn how to read and think for themselves. By 1800, magazines, journals, newspapers, and books were available. • THE INFORMATION EXPLOSION HAD BEGUN.

18. In the 1830’s, William Talbot (an Englishman) developed the basic process for photography. Even though the visual quality or the resolution of early photos was not great. • THE GRAPHIC REVOLUTION HAD BEGUN. • You could now capture a lasting visual record of any event.

19. In mid-1844, Samuel Morse perfected the telegraph. By harnessing electricity, human communication could now travel close to the speed of light (186,000 miles per second!).

20. In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. This gave humans the ability to REPRODUCE SOUND. • In 1877, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph ,which recorded low fidelity (only one tone) sound AND allowed its playback for the first time in human history.

21. In 1893, Edison exhibited the first “kinetoscope,” thus giving humans the ability to capture the movement of real life through a communication medium. • In 1896, August and Louis Lumiere invented the first motion picture camera.

22. AFI Essay: Critiquing Film • Read through the essay on your own. • As you read, write down any questions you have about the article’s contents. • Get into pairs and discuss the article with your partner. Summarize and clarify. • Answer these questions: • How have you critiqued films in the past? Do you think you are a close observer of cinema? • What films do you think have deeper meanings than just entertainment? Why? • Which films have confused you in the past? Why?

23. Homework • Quote bubbles due tomorrow! • Composition book due tomorrow • Signed permission form due tomorrow • These will count as homework grades. • Quiz on the History of Communication (based on notes and class discussion) on Friday.

24. Turn in your signed permission form, take a seat, and take out your notebook! I will be coming around to check them off for points. Literature & FilmWednesday, 8/28

25. Quote Bubble Presentations • Take out your quote bubbles! • Students will present their quote bubbles to the class. Let’s see how many people can identify who said it and what movie it’s from. Why did you choose that quote and why did you decorate it as you did? • What makes a movie quote great?

26. Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Notes • Always copy down the notes for each film in your composition notebook. Make sure you clearly label your headings! • Notes may be used for quizzes, tests, and other assignments. • Remember, your notebooks will be checked for completion once per quarter!

27. Take out your notebooks and Vocab List #1! Literature & FilmThursday, 8/29

28. Homework • Communications quiz on Friday!

29. Continue Indiana • Vocab List #1 Notes • Where did we leave off? • Continue adding to your chart. • Look for… • Supernatural foreshadowing

30. Homework Study for your Communications Quiz tomorrow!!

31. Take out your communication notes. You will have 5 minutes to study before the quiz! Literature & FilmFriday, 8/30

32. Indiana Analysis: Day 1 • As you watch the film, create a page in your journal to write down instances of significance from the film that you think are important. It’s smart to make a chart. • Characterization (dialogue and important lines, costuming, specific actions) • Symbolism (repeated scenes, shots, colors, or items) • Plot (note the most important plot points) • Film components: (shots, angles, scenes)

33. Continue Indiana • Where did we leave off? • What significant events have happened? • What themes, symbols, or reoccurring instances have we noticed so far? Why do we think that is? • Look for…

34. Homework • Quiz on Vocab List #1 on Wednesday! • Watch a movie over the long weekend 

35. Take out your notebooks! Literature & FilmTuesday, 9/3

36. Indiana Analysis Directions • As you watch the film, create a page in your journal to write down instances of significance from the film that you think are important. It’s smart to make a chart. • Characterization (dialogue and important lines, costuming, specific actions) • Symbolism (repeated scenes, shots, colors, or items) • Plot (note the most important plot points) • Film components: (shots, angles, scenes)

37. Homework Quiz on Vocab List #1 tomorrow!

38. Take a few minutes to review for Vocab. List 1 quiz! Literature & FilmWednesday, 9/4

39. Group Work (25) • In small groups, you will be given a cinematic focus. Your task is to create a poster that represents one of the following topics in detail. • Make sure the poster is aesthetically pleasing and includes a ton of specific examples from the film! • You will be presenting these to the class, so make sure you can explain your thoughts well.

40. Characterization • Characterization of Indiana, Marion, and minor characters (Nazis, Sallah, etc.) • Use examples of dialogue, actions, clothing choices, specific scenes/actions that tell us something about that the personality of that character • Summarize your perception of the character. How/why are they important to the film overall?

41. Shots, angles and scenes • Which shots, angles, and scenes did you think were most important in the film? Describe those scenes in detail. Use your notes and the knowledge of others! • Why do you think they were included in the film? Explain. • What genre do you think the movie makers were going for with this film? Why?

42. Symbolism • What elements of the movie were repeated? Consider the music/score, costuming, references, lines, character actions, props, etc. • Why do you think those elements were repeated? • What do the symbols you identified tell us about the film overall?

43. Presentations Journal Entry Notes: Vocab. List 2 Literature & FilmThursday, 9/5

44. Journal 9/5 (2 paragraphs) • Reflect on Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. • What was your overall impression of the film? What aspects did you enjoy? What didn’t you like? Be specific and use film terminology! • Do you think Indiana Jones represents the quintessential film hero? Why or why not? • Why do you think we started with this film? • Why do you think this film is important to study? Consider the actors, creators, genre, or other areas of importance in your answer.

45. Vocab. List #2 • Fill in the blanks • Put in notebook • Quiz next Tuesday!

46. Watch: The Making of The Wizard of Oz Cast Notes Archetypes Literature & FilmFriday, 9/6

47. Making The Wizard of Oz • Who were the four primary actors? • Directors: How many, who were they, and who was the primary director? Why did he leave? Did this work out for him? • What catastrophes occurred during filming? • What special effects did they develop? • Which scene was removed from the movie but later won an Oscar?

48. Archetypes of the Hero’s Journey 37 terms, many apply to the film • The Young Woman or Man from the Provinces: usually raised by strangers, returns home where she/he is a stranger who can see new problems or solutions • Loyal Retainers: servants who are heroic themselves; protect the hero • The Friendly Beast: shows that nature is on the side of hero

49. The Task, The Journey, and The Quest • The Outcast: a figure who is banished from a social group for a crime (real or imagined) • The Devil Figure vs. The Evil Figure with the Ultimately Good Heart • The Creature of Nightmare: a monster summoned from the deepest, darkest part of the human psyche

50. Watch:The Wizard of Oz Quick-write: Color & Film Discussion Literature & FilmMonday, 9/9