Film I

Welcome to

instructor:

Adam Figueira

[email protected]

(801) 409-0732

“photography is truth. The cinema is truth twenty-four times per second.” - Jean-Luc godard

In this class, we will be using the art of filmmaking to pursue an understanding of truth

I encourage you to approach this class as “serious fun.” Filmmaking is incredibly enjoyable, but also has great power.

Don’t waste it.

class rules

1. Be prepared for class 2. be on time and positive 3. Participate actively 4. Keep the room clean

consequences

rewards

1. warning 2. take a break in the hall 3. Visit with me later 4. phone call home 5. Visit with counselor 6. Removal from class

1. Get more awesome 2. Help others be more awesome 3. Good grades 4. citizenship credit 5. Praise 6. good call home

Materials

one SD card

i will not be responsible for your sd card. It is like your binder or homework folder for any other class. do not lose it!

I will provide everything else.

we will learn

1. Visual storytelling 2. creative process 3. research 4. screen writing 5. pitching a script 6. casting 7. budgeting 8. Visualization 9. directing 10. rehearsal 11. Lighting 12. sound

13. Shooting 14. using stock materials 15. editing 16. Promotion

By doing this

Which I’ll explain later

academic stuff

This class qualifies as either a CTE credit or an arts elective. you must see the counselor at the end of the semester if you want to change which type of credit you are receiving for it.

grading

Every project you complete will earn you points. As you gain points, you will level up. You are now Level 0 the highest you can get is Level 14, but it won’t be easy. Finishing at level 10 is doing a good job. Level 12 is the same as an A.

canvas

Learn to use it. You will need it for: Tutorials research discussion Assignment information

Homework policy

This is a self-directed class. The only deadlines are the ends of the term and the semester. Otherwise, you are free to work at your own pace. However, in order to finish well you need to complete about 9 projects over the course of the class, or about one every week and a half.

tutorial times

you can consult me after school on any day, but I save Mondays from 3:00 - 3:50 specifically for student and parent conferences.

Policies

I follow the standard policies for: attendance citizenship You can find them in the student handbook.