Welcome to Fall 2023 ONLINE Film Studies 

wELCOME!

I am excited to have you in my online class in film studies  and am looking forward to working with you this upcoming semester. In this introduction  I will provide you with a little information to help get you on your way. If you are new to online education first take a look at the ONLINE videos above!  

The films for the course are available as streaming resources that are accessible for each module on Canvas with your RAM ID and password. Films may include adult content (profanity, violence, illicit drug use and/or explicit sexual content). Please check with instructor regarding this if you have questions.

This is introductory course that addresses film production and film theory through the critical analysis of motion pictures. The course covers popular and technical approaches to cinema, including filmmaking techniques like directing, cinematography and editing, and visual aesthetics.

Required Software 

Adobe Reader

Important dates    

Cine21, CRN section 72046, section 932  Introduction to Film Studies  

8/28-12/19 2022

Day Class Begins: 8/28

Last Day to Drop Class for 100% Refund: Sept 8

Last Day to Add: Sept 16

Last Day to Drop Without 'W': Sept 16

Last Day to Take Class P/NP: Sept 29

Last Day to Drop With 'W': Nov 21

Day Class Ends: Dec 19

Grades Available via WEB4: 

Final grades available on WEB4

Instructor Contact

Please contact me through the course Inbox on Canvas.

I will respond within 24-48 hours (M-F).

Instructor Announcements on Canvas

IMPORTANT 

Please regularly check the “Announcements” page in Canvas regularly throughout the semester. You can receive these by creating Notification Preferences. Any changes to the course outline and up to date information will be made available.

Attendance

Students who fail to log-in to an online class after the first week will be dropped from the course. Students who do not complete the first three modules during the first week of class may be dropped.

Late Policy

In an effort to create a fair, equitable learning context for all students, I will allow a "24-hour late period" for late homework submitted. No late exams are allowed.

Final

The final will be made available in advance of their respective due dates on Canvas.

Grading Policy

See “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. Please allow up to a week for each module to get your assignments returned. 

Final grades will be assigned according  to the quality and accuracy of submitted work, participation in discussions and attendance. 

A   100-90%

B   89-80%

C   79-70%

D  69-60%

FW

An “FW” grade is given if a student stopped attending a course after the “last day to withdraw” deadline and did not submit any further work. AN FW grade may affect residency and financial aid status.

I  - There are no (I) incomplete grades. 

Student Code of Conduct

Students who register in CCSF classes are required to abide by the CCSF Student Code of Conduct. Violation of the code is basis for referral to the Student Conduct Coordinator or dismissal from the course or CCSF. See the Office of Student Affairs . Please read this carefully.

Paraphrasing or copying material word for is academic dishonesty and no credit will be given if proper citation of work is not given. 

CANVAS uses plagiarism check software, and you can use it to to check your work before you submit it!

See these resources: 

Plagiarism check

Research and citation resources.

DSPS Accommodations

Students with disabilities who need academic accommodations should request them from the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) located in the Rosenberg Library, Room 323 on the Ocean Campus. Telephone: 415-452- 5481 (V) 415-452-5451 (TDD).

Veterans Services

CCSF welcomes all Veterans and has extensive resources: Veterans Academic Counseling, VA Certification and the SF VA Student Veteran Health Program,  and the Veteran Resource Center and CCSF Veterans Alliance. 

Visit Cloud 333 for Veterans Services (Ocean Campus)

VETS Counselors: Telephone: 415-239-3486 ; veterans@ccsf.edu

Homeless At-Risk Transitional Students (HARTS) Program

The mission of the Homeless At-Risk Transitional Students Program is to remove barriers to academic success for students who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing housing insecurity.

Visit HARTS at the Student Union MLK Center (Ocean Campus) Basement Room B.

Telephone: (415) 452-5355.