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Tues/Wed 2-6pm Norris Theater

Professor Drew Casper

CTCS 190: INTRODUCTION TO FILM Fall 2019 Fulfills GENERAL EDUCATION Credit 4.0 units

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Norris Theater

Instructor: Dr. Drew Casper The Alma and Alfred Hitchcock Professor of American Film

Lead Teaching Assistant: Zeke Saber CTCS 190 TA Office: SCA 217 Refer to your section syllabus for your Teaching Assistant’s office hours.

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Statement of Objectives: I.

ANALYSIS: Increase the students’ ability to analyze creative endeavors, including describing them with appropriate vocabulary, examining their formal elements, and engaging in research to understand their contexts.

II.

MAKING: Expand the students’ knowledge about the creative process, as exemplified by specific works studied and, in many cases, by the student’s making creative work.

III.

CONNECTIVITY: Deepen the students’ appreciation of the connections between creative endeavors and the concurrent political, religious, and social conditions; show how these endeavors fulfill cultural functions or fill cultural needs.

IV.

CONTEXT: Enrich the students’ discernment of creative production by increasing knowledge of its theoretical, historical, and aesthetic bases across history and cultures.

V.

ENGAGEMENT: Increase the students’ understanding of becoming a lifelong supporter or participant in the arts by exposure to creative production in the contemporary environment.

Course Requirements: I.

Attendance: Prompt and regular attendance for the full class period is of extreme importance. Missing the screening of any film will seriously limit your success in the course. NOT ALL OF THE FILMS SCREENED IN CLASS ARE AVAILABLE TO STREAM OR ON DVD. It is your responsibility to make up any missed screenings and to obtain detailed notes from another student.

II.

Required Readings: Copies of each of these books will be on reserve on the ground level of Leavey Library. All books are available at the bookstore. A. Bordwell, David and Kristin Thompson. Film Art: An Introduction (Eleventh Edition). New York: McGraw Hill, 2017. B. Casper, Drew with Richard L. Edwards. Introduction to Film: A Companion Reader (Fourth Edition—Update). McGraw Hill/Primis Publishing, 2017. C. Highsmith, Patricia. The Talented Mr. Ripley. 1955. (Any edition)

Please Note: YOU ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE PREPARED YOUR READING ASSIGNMENTS IN TIME FOR THE WEEK’S DISCUSSION SECTION. SEE THE SYLLABUS FOR SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS.

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III.

Examinations: Midterm and final examinations will be administered during the lecture sessions. The exams will deal with information from lectures, reading assignments, handouts, and screenings. Bring your questions about course material to discussion section or see your TA during office hours. Consult the syllabus for exam dates and times. Exams determine 45% of your final grade.

FAILURE TO ATTEND ONE OR BOTH OF THE EXAMS WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC F GRADE FOR THE COURSE. IV.

Papers: You are required to write three papers, totaling 12-16 pages together. Topics and due dates will be given out by your Teaching Assistant. Papers are to be turned in at the beginning of the discussion section in which they are due unless otherwise stated. Do not turn in papers during lecture in Norris. Late papers will be excused only in those cases of documented illness or family emergency. Otherwise, a late paper will drop one letter grade if 1-7 days late, two letter grades if 8-14 days late, and three letter grades if 15-21 days late. Any paper turned in 22 days or more after the due date will automatically receive a failing grade. All papers must be turned in by the final discussion section meeting.

FAILURE TO TURN IN ANY OF THE PAPERS BY THE FINAL DISCUSSION SECTION WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC F GRADE FOR THE COURSE. V.

Discussion Section: The discussion section is designed to provide each student with the opportunity to share their reactions to course material, to clarify individual questions, and to discover the relationship of films to their own lives. The section will meet after class once a week for a 50-minute class period conducted by a Teaching Assistant. Work completed in the discussion section— attendance, participation, written assignments, and consultation with the TA—determines half of your final grade for the course.

Important: YOU MUST ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN YOUR DISCUSSION SECTION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A PASSING GRADE IN CTCS 190. PARTICIPATION IN AN ASSIGNED DISCUSSION SECTION COMPRISES 10% OF YOUR FINAL GRADE, BUT FAILURE TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION SECTION WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC F GRADE FOR THE COURSE. IF YOU MISS SIX (6) OR MORE DISCUSSION SECTION MEETINGS YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY FAIL THE COURSE. VI.

Academic Integrity: Plagiarism – presenting someone else’s ideas as your own, either verbatim or recast in your own words – is a serious academic offense with serious consequences. Please familiarize yourself with the discussion of plagiarism in SCampus in Part B, Section 11, “Behavior Violating University Standards” policy.usc.edu/scampus-part-b.

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Should there be any suspicion of academic dishonesty, students will be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs and Community Standards for review. The Review process can be found at: https://sjacs.usc.edu/students/academic-integrity/. Keep in mind that whether intention or not, PLAGIARISM WILL BE REPORTED TO SJACS AND WILL MOST LIKELY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE, AND COULD LEAD TO DISMISSAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY. If you have any questions about academic integrity, plagiarism, or if you have any questions or doubts about how to properly cite a source, see your Teaching Assistant or drop by the Writing Center (Taper Hall 310) or consult the USC Libraries’ research tutorials https://libraries.usc.edu/research/reference-tutorials. VII.

Wikipedia Policy: Use of Wikipedia (http://www.wikipedia.org) in any language is not allowed as a legitimate source for course content or for research relating to paper written for this course. Because Wikipedia content is open to editing by the general public and has not been peer-reviewed, use of such content is unacceptable and will be considered a breach of academic integrity in this course.

VIII.

Disruptions to Learning: Behavior that persistently or grossly interferes with classroom activities is considered disruptive behavior and may be subject to disciplinary action. Such behavior inhibits other students' ability to learn and an instructor's ability to teach. A student responsible for disruptive behavior may be required to leave class pending discussion and resolution of the problem and may be reported to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs for disciplinary action.

IX.

Turn-It-In: All paper assignments for CTCS 190 must be electronically uploaded to Blackboard's Turn-It-In system along with a hard copy as specified in the paper assignment handout. Turn-It-In will scan your paper against the web and other student papers to ensure there is no plagiarism. Papers will be considered late until both an online and hard copy version of your paper is submitted.

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Support Systems: Student'Health'Counseling'Services! (213)!740-7711!–!24/7!on!call! engemannshc.usc.edu/counseling! Free!and!confidential!mental!health!treatment! for!students,!including!short-term! psychotherapy,!group!counseling,!stress!fitness! workshops,!and!crisis!intervention.!! ! Student'Health'Leave'Coordinator! 213-821-4710! Located!in!the!USC!Support!and!Advocacy! office,!the!Health!Leave!Coordinator!processes! requests!for!health!leaves!of!absence! and!advocates!for!students!taking!such!leaves! when!needed.!

https://policy.usc.edu/student-health-leaveabsence/!

! National'Suicide'Prevention'Lifeline! 1!(800)!273-8255!–!24/7!on!call! suicidepreventionlifeline.org! Free!and!confidential!emotional!support!to! people!in!suicidal!crisis!or!emotional!distress!24! hours!a!day,!7!days!a!week.! ! Relationship'and'Sexual'Violence'Prevention' Services'(RSVP)! (213)!740-4900!–!24/7!on!call! engemannshc.usc.edu/rsvp!

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Free!and!confidential!therapy!services,! workshops,!and!training!for!situations!related!to! gender-based!harm.! ! Office'of'Equity'and'Diversity'(OED)'|'Title'IX! (213)!740-5086! equity.usc.edu,!titleix.usc.edu' Information!about!how!to!get!help!or!help!a! survivor!of!harassment!or!discrimination,!rights! of!protected!classes,!reporting!options,!and! additional!resources!for!students,!faculty,!staff,! visitors,!and!applicants.!The!university!prohibits! discrimination!or!harassment!based!on!the! following!protected!characteristics:!race,!color,! national!origin,!ancestry,!religion,!sex,!gender,! gender!identity,!gender!expression,!sexual! orientation,!age,!physical!disability,!medical! condition,!mental!disability,!marital!status,! pregnancy,!veteran!status,!genetic!information,! and!any!other!characteristic!which!may!be! specified!in!applicable!laws!and!governmental! regulations.! ! Bias'Assessment'Response'and'Support! (213)!740-2421! studentaffairs.usc.edu/bias-assessmentresponse-support! Avenue!to!report!incidents!of!bias,!hate!crimes,! and!microaggressions!for!appropriate! investigation!and!response.! ! The'Office'of'Disability'Services'and'Programs! (213)!740-0776! dsp.usc.edu! Support!and!accommodations!for!students!with! disabilities.!Services!include!assistance!in!

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Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity and Inclusion are foundational to the SCA community. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where students of all identities and backgrounds can flourish. The classroom should be a space for open discussion of ideas and self- expression; however, SCA will not tolerate verbal or written abuse, threats, harassment, intimidation or violence against person or property. If students are concerned about these matters in the classroom setting they are encouraged to contact their SCA Diversity and Inclusion Liaison, http://cinema.usc.edu/about/diversity.cfm; e-mail [email protected]. You can also report discrimination based on a protected class here https://equity.usc.edu/harassment-or-discrimination/

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Course Exam, Project and Paper Retention Policy: It is the responsibility of all students in Cinema and Media Studies courses to retrieve all papers, projects, assignments and/or exams within one academic year of completion of a course. These records may be essential in resolving grade disputes

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and incompletes as well as assist in verifying that course requirements have been met. The Cinema and Media Studies Division will dispose of all records from the previous academic year in May of the current academic year. No exceptions. Please be in contact with your TAs about collecting these documents while you are taking the course.

Norris Cinema Theater: Norris Cinema Theater is a unique classroom. It is used to showcase speakers and films for the guests of the School of Cinematic Arts and other departments at USC. Designed as an ideal viewing environment, the carpeting and upholstery are considered part of the acoustical design. We ask your cooperation in keeping Norris Cinema Theater presentable by adhering to the following rules: NO SMOKING, EATING, OR DRINKING IN THE THEATER OR IN THE LOBBY. DO NOT LEAVE ANY TRASH IN THE THEATER. ALSO, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM PLACING YOUR FEET ON THE SEATS. IF YOU MUST LEAVE THE THEATER DURING A LECTURE OR A FILM, DO NOT USE THE SIDE DOORS; EXIT INSTEAD THROUGH THE REAR DOORS.

Grade Breakdown: Final grades are determined by performance in four areas. Below is the percentage breakdown for the course. Your Teaching Assistant will provide you with a syllabus with more specific information about the point distribution for discussion group attendance and participation. YOUR TEACHING ASSISTANT GRADES ALL MATERIALS, BUT THE OVERALL GRADE FOR THE COURSE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PROFESSOR CASPER. Failure to turn in one or both of the paper assignments by the date of your last section will result in an automatic F for the course. 1st Paper Assignment 2nd Paper Assignment 3rd Paper Assignment Midterm Exam Final Exam Discussion Section

10% 15% 20% 20% 25% 10%

Important: FAILURE TO COMPLETE ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE (INCLUDING DISCUSSION ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION) WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC F GRADE FORTHE COURSE.

Disability Services: Any student requesting academic accommodations based on a disability is required to register with Disability Services and Programs (DSP) each semester. A letter of verification for approved accommodations can be obtained from DSP. Please be sure the letter is delivered to both the lead T.A. and section T.A. as early in the semester as possible. DSP is located in GFS 120. (213) 740-0776 [email protected]

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Blackboard: This course utilizes USC’s blackboard system. Course information, class and section handouts and announcements will be available on the CTCS 190 Blackboard page. You will have access to two separate Blackboard pages for the lecture and for your section. To access these pages, go to https://blackboard.usc.edu/, log in and click on the link to CTCS 190. As your TAs will be using the email account set as default on Blackboard, please make sure that you check that email address frequently.

Dr. Casper’s Office Hours: Office Hours:

1:00-1:30, Tuesday 12:45-1:30, Wednesday

Phone: (213) 740-3334 Dr. Casper’s office is located in SCA 323. If you wish to see Dr. Casper during his office hours, you must make an appointment in advance by signing up on the appointment sheet at the front desk of the Cinema and Media Studies office, located in SCA 320.

Lead TA’s Office Hours: Lead TA: Zeke Saber Contact: [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesday, 12pm-1pm, in SCA 217; Wednesday, 12pm-1pm, in SCA 217 * For your TA’s office hours, please consult your section syllabus.

CTCS 190 TA Office Information: Location: SCA 218 (main TA office) and surrounding rooms Papers and exams not picked up in sections will be available in this office if a TA is present or at the conclusion of the semester.

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CTCS 190 SYLLABUS FOR Fall 2019

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY Electronic devices such as cell phones, smart phones, iPods, or gaming devices are completely prohibited during this class. If they are brought into the classroom, they must be shut off and out of sight. Laptop computers and tablets may be used for note taking purposes only during lecture. Internet functions should be turned off before the start of class. All devices, including computers, must be turned off during class screenings. Anyone caught violating this policy will be asked to leave the class immediately, and it will be the student’s responsibility to make up any missed material or assignments.

WEEK I – August 27 & 28 Film as Technology/Business/Entertainment/Art/Cultural Product View:

Precious Images (Chuck Workman, USA, 1986) The Arrival of a Train at a Station (Lumière Brothers, France, 1895) 1min. Those Awful Hats (D.W. Griffith, USA, 1909) 2 min. Singin' in the Rain (Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly, MGM, 1952) 103 min.

Main Cast: Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds

Costume Design: Walter Plunkett Editing: Adrienne Fazan

Producer: Arthur Freed Writing: Betty Comden, Adolph Green

Original Music: Nacio Herb Brown, Arthur Freed

Cinematographer: Harold Rosson

Sound: Douglas Shearer

Art Direction: Randall Duell & Cedric Gibbons Read:

Casper with Edwards, pp. 1-30.

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WEEK II – September 3 & 4 Literary Design View: The Talented Mr. Ripley (Anthony Minghella, Miramax, 1999) 139 min. Main cast: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law

Editing: Walter Murch Production Design: Roy Walker

Producers: William Horberg, Tom Sternberg Screenplay by: Anthony Minghella Based on The Talented Mr. Ripley (1955) by Patricia Highsmith

Art Direction: John Fenner, Stefano Maria Ortolani Costume Design: Gary Jones, Ann Roth Music: Gabriel Yared Sound: Pat Jackson

Cinematographer: John Seale Read:

Bordwell and Thompson, pp. 72-98. Casper with Edwards, pp. 31-60. Highsmith, Talented Mr. Ripley

WEEK III – September 10 & 11 Performance – Actor: Bette Davis View: All About Eve (Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 20th Century Fox, 1950) 138 min. Main cast: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders

Cinematographer: Milton R. Krasner

Producer: Darryl F. Zanuck

Editing: Barbara McLean

Screenplay by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Art Direction: George W. Davis, Lyle Wheeler

Based on the story “The Wisdom of Eve” by Mary Orr

Music: Alfred Newman Sound: W.D. Flick

Read:

Bordwell and Thompson, pp. 134-139. Casper with Edwards, pp. 61-100.

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WEEK IV – September 17 & 18 Visual Design / Mise-en-scène View: Babette’s Feast (Gabriel Axel, Nordisk Film, 1987) 103 min. Main cast: Stephane Audran, Birgitte Federspiel, Bodil Kjer Producer: Just Betzer, Bo Christensen, Benni Korzen, Pernille Siesbye

Editing: Finn Henriksen Production design: Sven Wichmann

Written by: Gabriel Axel

Costume Design: Annelise Hauberg, Pia Myrdal, Karl Lagerfeld

Based on a story by: Karen Blixen

Music: Per Nørgård

Cinematographer: Henning Kristiansen Read:

Bordwell and Thompson, pp. 112-159. Casper with Edwards, pp. 101-114.

WEEK V – September 24 & 25 Composition / Mise-en-scène View: A Place in the Sun (George Stevens, Paramount Pictures, 1951) 122 min. Main cast: Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters

Cinematographer: William C. Mellor

Producer: George Stevens

Editing: William Hornbeck

Screenplay by: Michael Wilson, Harry Brown

Art Direction: Hans ...