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MEDA10000

Visual Language I: Administrative Information II: Course Details

III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information Program(s): Media Fundamentals Program Coordinator(s): Alan Flint Course Leader or Contact: Alan Flint Version: 20190903_00 Status: Approved (APPR) Section I Notes: N/A

Total hours: 42.0 Credit Value: 3.0 Credit Value Notes: N/A Effective: Fall 2019 Prerequisites: N/A Corequisites: N/A Equivalents: N/A Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details Detailed Description In Visual Language, students will examine the various ways that meaning can be instilled in both still and moving images. The formal language of film and photography, the manner in which design and technical aspects of creative production impact on the power of visual media and the levels of meaning that form part of the relationship between the creator and audiences will be considered. Visual images will be explored within the context of the social, political, and technological environment in which they were created. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to develop their own portfolio and demo materials that apply the concepts discussed. Program Context Media Fundamentals Program Coordinator(s): Alan Flint This course explores visual language in a range of media disciplines.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes Critical Performance: By the end of this course the student will have demonstrated the ability to analyze the basic visual principles of still and moving images and how they function to convey meaning. Learning Outcomes: To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to: 1. Identify how the physical world is transformed into images with form and meaning. 2. Analyze design, aesthetic and technical standards of still and moving images. 3. Explain the relationship between technological developments and image production. 4. Analyze how images function to convey ideas and values about the time and place within which they are produced. https://ulysses.sheridanc.on.ca/coutline/coutlineview_sal.jsp?appver=sal&subjectCode=MEDA&courseCode=10000&version=2019090300&sec=0&rel… 1/5

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5. Interpret the relation between the visual composition of images and sound and/or written text. 6. Explain how images are affected by conventions of the genre. 7. Analyze how the audience is affected by the formal components of images.

Evaluation Plan Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways: Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS Image Analysis

5.0%

Visual Comparisons

10.0%

Camera Operations and Composition 15.0% Field Production Location Shoot

20.0%

Shooting Exercise

15.0%

Production and Preproduction

35.0%

Total

100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure: To encourage behaviours that will help students to be successful in the workplace and to ensure that students receive credit for their individual work, the following rules apply to every course offered within the program. 1. Students are responsible for being aware of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects, as supplied to the class by the Professor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified times. Missed tests are awarded a mark of zero. If an extension or make-up opportunity is approved by the Professor, as outlined below (item #4), the mark of zero may be revised. 3. Students must submit/complete all assignments, in-class activities, and presentations by the scheduled due date. Missed assignments, in-class activities, and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. If an extension or make-up opportunity is approved by the Professor, as outlined below (item #4), the mark of zero may be revised. The following penalty applies to the late submission of written assignments: a. 10% per day for up to five business days* (excluding weekends and statutory holidays) b. a grade of zero is assigned for submissions more than five business days late (excluding weekends and statutory holidays) * Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. 4. Students, who will miss a test, in-class activity, or assignment or fail to submit an assignment on time due to exceptional circumstances or reasons related to the grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code, are required to notify their Professor in advance of the class, whenever possible. If an absence or conflict is unexpected, the student should notify their Professor as soon as they return to Sheridan**. A make-up test or modification to assignment due dates may be available for students who provide an acceptable explanation and/or documentation of their absence (e.g., a medical certificate).

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* * Students should try to provide documentation (where necessary) prior to the evaluation; however, the procedure cannot state that it must be received before the evaluation. For Human Rights Code grounds (http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/ontariohuman-rights-code), programs have an obligation to consider retroactive accommodation when necessary. a. All make-up tests are to be written at a time and place specified by the Professor upon the student's return to Sheridan. The Professor will provide the student with the established make-up test date, time, and location in writing five business days prior to the re-scheduled test. If the make-up test needs to be written in the Assessment Centre, it is the responsibility of the student to make the arrangements and inform the Professor in writing. Please follow the Assessment Centre requirements for booking a test date. Follow this link for further information :https://www.sheridancollege.ca/admissions/assessment-centre/makeup-tests b. Alternately, students may be given an opportunity to earn the associated marks by having a subsequent test count for the additional marks. c. Exceptional circumstances may result in a modification of the due dates for assignments. 5. Unless otherwise specified, assignments and projects must be submitted at the beginning of class. 6. Students must complete every assignment as an individual effort, unless the Professor specifies otherwise. 7. Since there may be instances of grade appeal or questions regarding the timely completion of assignments and/or extent of individual effort, etc., students are strongly advised to keep, and make available to their Professor, if requested, a copy of all assignments and working notes until the course grade has been finalized. 8. There will be no resubmission of work unless this has been previously agreed to or suggested by the Professor. Provincial Context The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements: Essential Employability Skills Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course: Communication Skills - Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. Information Management - Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems. Interpersonal Skills - Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others. Personal Skills - Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects. Communication Skills - Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication. Information Management Skills - Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. Interpersonal Skills - Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. https://ulysses.sheridanc.on.ca/coutline/coutlineview_sal.jsp?appver=sal&subjectCode=MEDA&courseCode=10000&version=2019090300&sec=0&rel… 3/5

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Personal Skills - Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences. Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s): Portfolio Notes: Both are required Interview Notes:

Section III: Topical Outline Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.

Instruction Mode: In-Class Professor: David How Resource(s):

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Applicable student group(s): Students of Media Fundamentals. Course Details: MODULE 1 (30%) Begin Analysis assignment - Image that is Meaningful to me Composition for the Screen - begin Visual Comparisons assignment Due - Image that is Meaningful to me - Presentations 5% Due - Visual Comparisons assignment - Presentations 10% Camera Operations and Composition Test 15%

MODULE 2 (20%) Field Production Location Shoot - Kensington Market - 20% Board Axis Shot Choices

MODULE 3 (65%) Production Week - Journey shoot and edit 15% Production and Pre-production 35%

Sheridan Policies All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website. Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying,

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purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor. Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. Intellectual Property: Sheridan's Intellectual Property Policy generally applies such that students own their own work. Please be advised that students working with external research and/or industry collaborators may be asked to sign agreements that waive or modify their IP rights. Please refer to Sheridan's IP Policy and Procedure. Respectful Behaviour: Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that supports academic achievement by respecting the dignity, self-esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination, Academic Integrity and other academic policies are available on the Sheridan policy website. Accessible Learning: Accessible Learning coordinates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. For more information or to register, please see the Accessible Learning website (Statement added September 2016) Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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