GETTING STARTED: PROTOCOL

 

Working in the Cinema Center

   Wear headphones while using computers.

   ‪Ask to use equipment that does not belong to you.

   Treat all equipment with care, respect it with the understanding that it needs to last many generations.

   Manage your media, cell phone, internet, etc. usage in a manner that will not disrupt your or others' learning.

   Please do not eat or drink in class.

   Leave all spaces neater than you found them.

 

Computer Etiquette

Having the Internet at your fingertips has tremendous benefits to you as a student, both for the opportunities it provides for independent exploration and the clarification of ideas discussed in the classroom. Please understand that a computing device can also be a significant distraction to your learning. Consider these tips as a guide:

 

   Whenever the instructor speaks to the class, please disengage from your work on the computer and remove headphones.

   The most common distractions are checking email, instant messaging, youtube, social networking sites, games, etc. Feel free to use these sites if you have time before the class begins, but not during class.

   If you are working in a computer lab, do not disconnect any device, add additional software, or manipulate any system setting without first speaking with your instructor.

   Use hand sanitizer & disinfecting wipes often.

   Be sure to sign out of programs before you leave class.

   Hang up head phones, tuck in keyboard, push in chair and clean up your work area.

 Don't touch or lick the screens.

What paperwork is required for each project?

  1. DIRECTOR’S CONCEPT – a paragraph write-up, approx. 1-2 pages outlining the thought process behind your film. Why did you choose this topic? What did you hope to accomplish by telling it?  You may also talk about the process of filming/editing the film. What did you learn in the process? What was challenging? What can you improve for the next project?
  2. TREATMENT – bullet-point, step-by-step outline of your story
  3. STORYBOARD – visual layout and written explanation of each shot you will use to tell your story
  4. SHOT LIST – check list for all the shots needed in your film, sorted by location
  5. SCRIPT – a typed copy of the dialogue that will be used in your film, including any relevant acting directions