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Course Outline
Course Name:

Film Studies

Course Code:

GENE25

Course Hours:

Class: 45

This course is taught across

multiple programs.
Version #:
1
Total
Field:
Other:
Course
45
Hours:
Pre-Requisites:
None
Program(s):

Lab:

Co-Requisites:
None
Prepared by:
J. Elyot and Julie Smith
Campus Dean/Associate Dean
Signature of Approval:
Date
May 1, 2014
Approved:

Course Description
This course is designed to enhance knowledge and appreciation of the greatest twentieth
century art form. Students learn about the history of film, how films are made, how the
movie industry operates, and how to appreciate and analyze films. The course is essential
for anyone who wants to develop a lifelong joy for movie watching whether it is on DVD or
the big screen.

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Course Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of film history.
2. Identify how cultural and historical changes in society are reflected in movies.
3. Recognize the role of genres in movie making.
4 Define the basic terms and processes in movie making.
5. Describe the essential steps involved in marketing movies.
6. Develop a heightened level of critical articulation of film.
Relationship to Vocational or Program Specific (where applicable) Learning
Outcomes
Not applicable

Program Context
This General Education course has been designed to strengthen skills such as critical
analysis, problem solving, and communication, in the context of an exploration of topics
with broad-based personal and/or societal importance. In keeping with the Ministry
standards, this General Education course has been developed to address one or more of
the following five themes. The themes explored in this course include:
1
2
3
4
5

Arts in Society
Civic Life
Social and Cultural Understanding
Personal Understanding
Science and Technology

X
X
X

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Essential Employability Skills

It is expected that all 11 of the Essential Employability Skills will be addressed during
your program. In this course, the chart below indicates which of these will be taught to
you, reinforced through learning activities or assessed as a learning outcome.

1.
Communication
2.

T- Taught
R- Reinforced
A -Assessed
Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly
in the written, spoken, and visual form that
R
A
fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of
the audience.
Respond to written, spoken, or visual
messages in a manner that ensures effective
R
A
communication.

Numeracy

3.

Execute mathematical operations accurately.

Critical Thinking
and Problem
Solving

4.

Apply a systematic approach to solve

problems.

5.

Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate

and solve problems.

6.
7.

Information
Management

8.
Interpersonal
9.

Locate, select, organize, and document

information using appropriate technology and
information systems.

Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant

information from a variety of sources.

Show respect for the diverse opinions,

values, belief systems, and contributions to
others.
Interact with others in groups or teams in
ways that contribute to effective working
relationships and the achievement of goals.

10.

Manage the use of time and other resources

to complete projects.

11.

Take responsibility for ones own actions,

decisions, and consequences.

Personal

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College Policies and Procedures

Grading System: The grading scheme is applicable to all graded courses at St.
Lawrence College. All final grade submissions will be numeric representing a
percentage score between 0 and 100 and will be converted to letter grades
automatically by the student records system.
Letter Grades
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DG
NG
F

Grade Points
4.00
3.90
3.70
3.30
3.00
2.70
2.30
2.00
1.70
1.30
1.00
0.70
Requirements Met
Not included in GPA calculation
Requirements Not Met
Not included in GPA calculation
0.00

Equivalent Percentages
90-100
85-89
80-84
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
57-59
53-56
50-52

0-49

Continuance Policy: College policy stipulates that students must pass 2/3 of their
courses or 70% of their course hours in order to continue as a full time student.
Program specific continuance and readmission policies that apply directly to this course
will be outlined in Appendix A (in the Program Specific Continuance and Readmission
Policy in the Assessment/Evaluation Section).
Students with Disabilities: It is the policy of St. Lawrence College to accommodate
students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and provincial law. When a student with
documented disability requires learning accommodations then the student must register
with the Accessibility Services Office on campus. Once reasonable accommodations
have been determined by the Accessibility Counsellor then the student must inform the
professor about these accommodations. This notification needs to be given in a private
place in order to protect the students confidentiality and to give the professor an
opportunity to discuss the requested accommodations. The student has the right to
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privacy and therefore is not required to disclose information about his/her disability to
the professor.
This course outline is available in more-accessible formats upon request.
Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition (PLAR): Students may apply to receive
an exemption by demonstrating how they have achieved the course learning outcomes
through previous life and/or work experiences. The PLAR process requires students to
demonstrate how they have met the learning outcomes as identified in the course
outline. There is a cost associated for PLAR.
Up to a maximum of 75% of the courses of many programs can be achieved through
PLAR and/or direct credit transfer from another College or University. Therefore, a
minimum of 25% of the total program courses must be achieved under the direct
supervision of St. Lawrence College faculty. Please be aware that some programs
have other residency restrictions related to licensing and credentials.
For further information on PLAR: Contact the Student Services Department on your
campus.
Attendance and Participation:
Any course specific attendance requirements for each course are clearly explained and
written in the section on Attendance and Participation in Appendix A of this course
outline.
Attendance
Attendance refers to presence in scheduled classes. It is not tied to evaluation of
learning outcomes and shall not be used in calculation of final grades. Taking
attendance is at the discretion of the faculty. Any requirements for attendance shall be
written in the course outline and clearly explained to students. When attendance is
taken, these records may be used to determine eligibility for re-writes, supplemental
tests/assignments, field placement, or to identify students at risk. If attendance is used
to determine eligibility for re-writes, supplemental tests/assignments, or field placement,
the minimum required attendance standard shall be stipulated in the course outline and
clearly explained to students.
Some programs are subject to attendance policies of external institutions or regulatory
bodies which may supercede St. Lawrence College policy. In such cases, the
governing policy pertaining to attendance shall be written in the course outlines and
clearly explained to the students.
When compulsory attendance recording is required by a sponsoring agency, it is the
students responsibility to collect confirmation of attendance from professors.
Participation
Participation refers to student engagement in learning activity tasks that contribute to
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the achievement of stipulated learning outcomes. Participation may be assessed, and

may contribute to final evaluation. If participation is used as an assessment strategy, the
participation criteria must be objective and measureable. The expected participation
elements and the method of evaluating the stated elements shall be written in the
course outline and clearly explained to students.
Labs/Field Placement/Clinical Participation
Each program will establish policy and procedures related to participation in labs, field
placements, and clinical practice. Penalties for non-participation shall be clearly
stipulated. These policies and procedures shall be written in all applicable course
outlines, and clearly explained to students.
Rights and Responsibilities of Students: All students who enroll at St. Lawrence
College become members of the College community. Students are required to conform
to the colleges policies and procedure that directly affect them. Students are advised to
review their responsibilities and rights and all student related policies but especially the
policy on the Student Code of Conduct and the policy on the Student Academic Appeal
Procedure that are outlined in the SLC Student Planner.
Academic Honesty and Integrity: Academic honesty and integrity are highly valued at
the College as being essential to students as both learners and as potential members of
their chosen occupations. Therefore, any violation of academic honesty will be seriously
considered.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
cheating on tests, assignments, or reports:
fabricating data of any sort;
impersonating another student or allowing oneself to be impersonated;
plagiarism defined as an act of presenting the ideas or words of another as
ones own. The use of others ideas or words must be adequately acknowledged
and properly referenced. Plagiarism is to be distinguished from collaboration and
cooperation on a group assignment;
theft or purchase of materials or use of stolen or purchased materials;
dishonesty in any way when representing the College as a student of this
College;
storing information on a calculator for use during a test or examination is not
acceptable unless clearly permitted by a statement in individual course outlines:
groups are responsible for the academic honesty of the teamwork:
misrepresenting of materials obtained from the internet;
submitting the same work, in whole or in part, to meet the requirements of more
than one course without the explicit permission of the faculty involved;
providing false or misleading materials to meet Admissions requirements
(academic and other)
use of unauthorized materials; unauthorized removal of materials from the library;
or deliberate withholding, concealment or destruction of library materials .
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The College considers any such academic dishonesty to be a serious offense. Failure
for the piece of work involved in a situation of dishonesty is automatic and further
disciplinary action may result. Be aware that suspension or expulsion may result from
academic dishonesty. Further information is found in the SLC Student Planner.
Students are advised to check with their program for further details on program specific
requirements.
Acceptable Use of Policy for Computing: The computing systems and resources of
St. Lawrence College serve to support and enhance the quality learning environment.
Persons using, accessing or in any way interacting with these resources are bound by
the policy of Acceptable Use for Computing at St. Lawrence. These guidelines are
posted within College computing facilities and are available for viewing on the College
website.
Use of Electronic Devices: The use of electronic devices used for communications
and data storage during classes is at the discretion of the course professor. The
professor identifies his/her policy on this under the Special Notes about this course
section.
Email Account: All full-time students are provided with a St. Lawrence College email
account. This is the only account that will be used by the college or your professors to
communicate course or program information or college events. It is the responsibility of
each learner to become familiar with and use the college email system.
Evaluation and Promotion: As a learner, your progress is reviewed during each
semester. Learners who are at risk of not being successful in one or more courses may
receive communication at mid-term and/or at the end of term from the course faculty
member, the program coordinator or Campus/Associate Dean. The purpose of the
feedback is to outline to you the areas of concern and the types of support that is
available to you.
Maintaining Course Outlines: Learners are responsible for retaining the course
outline for their records. It may be required for future use of applications for transfer
credit to other programs or educational institutions.

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