What we've seen so far:
Stagecoach
The Searchers
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Attendance is mandatory. (And in case you’re wondering, I will allow coffee breaks.) I will not show films outside of class time. If this is a problem for you, please drop the class. All students are expected to attend and be on time. If a student misses 4 classes, her or his final grade will drop by a full 25%. If a student misses 5 classes he or she WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PASS and regardless of other work will receive a grade of F.
A missed class includes skipping, not returning from bathroom breaks in a timely manner, being told/asked to leave class and any missed classes due to behavior suspensions or send homes form incidents not involving this class.
Being more than 10 or more minutes late will equal an absence.
Films WILL NOT be loaned to students. If you miss a film or part of one you are still responsible for finding a way to finish it on your own. You will not be excused from or given extensions on any film related assignment due to an absence.
Film Reviews:
Once a film has been viewed in class THE NEXT DAY THE CLASS MEETS each student is responsible for turning in a brief film review that answers the following questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.
1. What was your overall opinion of the film and why?
2. What part of the film made the biggest impression on you and why?
3. What did you least like about the film and why?
4. What, besides the basic plot, was the film about? (themes and symbolism)
Extended Essays:
In addition to the Film Reviews there will be two extended essays (3-6 pages). The topics will are TBA but will revolve around symbolism and themes of the films. These concepts will be discussed in class. Rough draft due dates will be decided in class, but the second of the two essays will be due Friday May 30th. I will not give an essay a final grade until it has been revised based on my feedback. So, if revision is required and you decide not to do it, the assignment is graded as a zero.
This class ends on the last day of the Quarter that it meets. I will not give an Incomplete. All assignments/revisions/reviews are due by the end of that class period. No exceptions.
