Production Management Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Instructor Information

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Office Location

<h2 style="font-style:italic;">Room 116--Sharpened Iron Studios</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Office Hours

By appointment only--Friday 8:30 am to 9:00 am, 3:30 pm- 4:00 pm 

Please email or send a message through Remind if you need assistance at any time.  

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
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Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

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Course

FLMC-1300-001 Production Management

Prerequisites

Course Description

An introduction to managing above- and below-the-line film or video production costs. Emphasizes analysis of scripts and treatments to determine production costs, crewing requirements, location needs, equipment rentals, and associated production costs.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

We will be using a pdf textbook for this semester-- please access through BlackBoard

 

Supplies

Supplies such as pen and paper, calculators, notebooks, highlighters, or appropriate electronic devices to perform basic note-taking and daily classroom functions. 

You are welcome to bring your own laptop to class-- we will have access to computer labs both Apple and PC to complete required assignments and projects.   

Student Performance

End of Course Outcomes:

  • Understand the goals of filmamaking and the motion picture production program.
  • Demonstrate use of audio/video equipment incuding camera and lighting setup.
  • Analyze a script to determine the cost of production.
  • Develop a detailed budget for a production. 
  • Understand the interaction of various production elements.
  • Develop a production schedule.
  • Research and Develop resources for various production needs as required.
  • Develop and produce short film projects including a MOS short film project.
  • Demonstrate basic understanding of industry standard film/video editing and post-production process used in the film/video production process.
  • Understand and apply Copyright and Fair Use guidelines across all stages of the film/video production process.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Student Expectations:

  • Appropriate care and use of equipment and technology.
  • Appropriate use of personal technology including cell-phones and other electronic devices.
  • Participate as a functional team-member.
  • Select appropriate media for each project.
  • Appropriate time and resource management.
  • Use of Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines
  • Use of appropriate legal and safety guidelines
 

Grading Criteria

Attendance

As we meet only once a week, regular attendance is highly recommended.  

Please practice personal and safety measures to prevent illness or injury.

If you are feeling ill, please do not come to class-- email or send me a message through Remind.  You will not be penalized for missing class due to illness.  If you you can contact me within a reasonable time frame, I may be able to set up a Zoom session for you to be able to attend.  

Calendar

Note: TENTATIVE CALENDAR ONLY--SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NEEDED OR AS OPPORTUNITIES ARISE.  YOU MAY STILL GET AHEAD ON READING/ RESEARCHING/ PROJECTS
  Date Lecture 9:00-11:45 Lab/ Projects 12:30-3:30 Ch. Covered
Week 1 Friday, August 27, 2021 Introductions, Syllabus, Grading, Fair-Use, Copyright, Clearances, Safety- Ch. 15-17 Beginning Classes--SIS tour 15,16,17
Week 2 Friday, September 03, 2021 New Media-27-- Platforms,  The Production Team roles and responsibilities.  Ch.1-2,  Projects/ Collaborations/ Tours/ Productions/ Screenings 1,2, 27
Week 3 Friday, September 10, 2021 Script to Schedule- 4-timeline of a production.  Script Analysis, Pre-Production-6 Projects/ Collaborations/ Tours/ Productions/ Screenings 4, 6
Week 4 Friday, September 17, 2021 Pre-Production-6,  During the Shoot-8 Projects/ Collaborations/ Tours/ Productions/ Screenings 6,8
Week 5 Friday, September 24, 2021 Basic Accounting-3, --Excel Spreadsheets and budgeting.  Projects/ Collaborations/ Tours/ Productions/ Screenings 3
Week 6 Friday, October 01, 2021 Incentives-5 (Budgeting), Insurance- 7 Projects/ Collaborations/ Tours/ Productions/ Screenings 5,7
Week 7 Friday, October 08, 2021 Industry Relationships, Deals, Politics-9, Deal Memos-10 Projects/ Collaborations/ Tours/ Productions/ Screenings 9,10
Week 8 Friday, October 15, 2021 Unions & Guilds-11, Principal Talent-12 Projects/ Collaborations/ Tours/ Productions/ Screenings 11,12
Week 9 Friday, October 22, 2021   Fall Break-- No classes  
Week 10 Friday, October 29, 2021 Background Talent-13, Animals in Film-14   13,14
Week 11 Friday, November 05, 2021 Locations-18, Distant Locations-19, Foreign Locations-20 Projects/ Collaborations/ Tours/ Productions/ Screenings  News Channel 10 (tentative) 18.19.20
Week 12 Friday, November 12, 2021 Travel & Housing-21, Shipping-22 Projects/ Collaborations/ Tours/ Productions/ Screenings 21, 22
Week 13 Friday, November 19, 2021 Effects-23, Television-24 Projects/ Collaborations/ Tours/ Productions/ Screenings 23,24
Week 14 Friday, November 26, 2021   Thanksgiving Holiday-- No Classes  
Week 15 Friday, December 03, 2021 Independent Filmmaking- 25, Practical Low-Budget Filmmaking-26, Commercial Production-28 Projects/ Collaborations/ Tours/ Productions/ Screenings 25,26, 28
Week 16 Friday, December 10, 2021  Wrap-29, Post Production-30, Survival tips-31 On Campus-- Projects due 29, 30, 31
Week 17 Friday, December 17, 2021 Finals--Grades due    

Additional Information

Other Important Student Information:

Students may use the computers located in the Mass Media Labs in Parcells Hall 214 and 220 or in The Underground in the Ware Student Center Basement or the Lynn Library on the fourth floor of Ware Student Center to access AC Connect.

Students are encouraged to follow the Matney Mass Media department and The Ranger on social media and read The Ranger at www.acranger.com.
Matney Mass Media Department on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACmassmedia
Matney Mass Media Department on Twitter: https://twitter.com/acmassmedia
The Ranger: www.acranger.com
The Ranger on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acrangerpaper
The Ranger on Twitter:https://twitter.com/acranger
The Ranger on Instagram: http://instagram.com/acranger
Department website: www.actx.edu/massmedia
AC offers many opportunities to explore the mass media.  Ask your instructor how you can become a D.J. on FM-90, can write for the College newspaper and can join the crew shooting live football video this fall.  Don’t miss your chance to take photos for the College magazine or work as a videographer, graphic artist or web designer for the College’s news website. In addition, AC mass media faculty can help you find paid positions in the local media industry.  Don’t just sit there—get involved!

Syllabus Created on:

08/17/21 9:17 PM

Last Edited on:

08/22/21 4:05 PM