Sunday, March 18, 2018

The General (Screening); Day 2

Today, we will screen the rest of Buster Keaton's slapstick masterpiece The General.

Please complete the handout/notes for the film. These will be collected at the end of class today.

NOTE: We will not have our class Friday, March 23 as this is a 1/2 day with only periods 5-9. Classes end at 11:00.

A little change in due dates/scheduling. Our midterm/end of marking period exam on the origin of film through the silent era will take place when we return from Spring Break (March 30-April 8). Details about what will be covered on the test will be posted next class.

Your originally scheduled Journal Paper #2 (due April 2) will be due April 10th instead. Students may also opt for a 10-minute short film script project or a silent film short instead.

  • option A: You may write a short film. Use proper film format to write or adapt a short story. Due April 10.
  • option B: You may write the scenario and create a short silent film. Film, edit, and prepare your film (this option's deadline is the end of the marking period (April 12), as opposed to April 10).

Plan to go see the 10-minute Play Festival (extra credit) this Thursday or Friday (7:00, Ensemble Theater).

HOMEWORK: None. See journal paper projects & alternatives above. You may start working on these.

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