C.A.L.L Program

Term 1

1.  Film genre A71 530-902: The aim of the course is to familiarize students with 5 main genres in film such as Gangster, Western, Film Noir, melodrama, Romantic and Screwball comedy. Instructor: H. Wallace 90%  Assignment: Paper on Film Noir
2. History of Film A71 530-910: The aim of the course to to give students an understanding of the history and evolution of film. Instructor: W. Aitken 90%
3. History of Art and aesthetics A71 520-101: The aim of this course is to introduce students to the purpose of art and to show that it evolved in relation to economic , political and religious trends of the time. Instructor: B. Frumkin 80%
4. Film and Culture A71 530-901: The aim of this course is the help student explore the effect of films in and on society and analyze films from a variety of aspects and contexts. Instructor: Z. Szigetvari 93% Assignment: Paper on the film Blue Velvet, Paper on Apocalyse
5. English A71 603-101: The aim of this course is to provide students whose first language is not english to develop creative and attentive readers able to communicate their ideas in effective writing. Instructor: L. Slater 80%
6. The Anthropology of Gender A71 381-BXS: The aim of this course is to apply anthropological  concepts and approaches the understanding of contemporary human sexuality and gender. Instructor: A. De Aguayo 73%
7. The Big Questions in Philosophy A71 345-103: The aim of this course is to be able to identify and think critically about the big questions in philosophy. Instructor: N. Khouri 88%

Term 2

1. Creative video production A73 50-907: The aim of  this course to learn about the production process, analyze and produce audio-visual works. Instructor: R. Boffa 82%
2. Scriptwriting A73 530-920:  The aim of  this course is the analysis and production of written scripts. Instructor: M. Michel 94%
3. Documentary A73 530-941: The aim of  this course is to discuss practices related to the dissemination of documentary films. Instructor. M. Rafla 90% Assignment: Paper for the film Tarnation, Self-portrait paper and photographs.
4. English A73 603-102: The aim of  this course is to learn about different poetic techniques. Instructor: K. Gruodis 77%
5. Psychology of Sexuality A73 350-bws: The aim of  this course is to learn about human sexuality. Instructor: S. McKenzie 82%
6. French Vision Actuelles A73 101-601-bxd: The aim of this course is to learn about art and culture within the french community. Instructor: V. Millet 69%
7. Gym alternative fitness A73 109-103: The aim of this course to to introduce students to healthy ways for active living. Instructor: M.Donnelly 78%

Term 3

1. Media production A81 530-302: The aim of this course is to analyze an artistic work through the process of conceptualizing and creating an audio-visual production. Instructor: P. Vitone 78%
2. Media and Youth A81 530-915: The aim of this course is the critical analysis of visual images in the media that target young people. Instructor: H. Wallace 95% Assignement: Paper on Music Video 9 Crimes, Paper on advertizement by Kenneth Cole
3. Comtemporary Media Art A81 530-411: The aim of this course is to produce and evaluate an artistic digital media production. Instructor: J. Connolly 88%
4. Eastern Religion A81 530-411: The aim of this course is to learn different procedures of techniques and interpretation in the arts. Instructor: L. Nixon 84%
5. Ethical Issues and Political Obligation: The aim of thos course is to learn ethical concepts and theories to reflect upon moral beliefs and actions. Instructor: G. Galan 78%
6. English The Visual Image A81 603-103: The aim of this course is  to explore major themes represented in feature films. Instructor: S. Faigelman 85% Essay on the film Breach and The lives of Others.
7. Gym Basketball A81 109-104: The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge and tools necessary to be an effective basketball player. Instructor: K.Morrison 82%

Term 4

1. Film theory A83 530-401: The aim of this course is to introduce students to the theories of film. Instructor: W. Aitken
2. Integrating Activity A83 530-499: The aim of this course  is to consolidate the knowledge acquired studying in the cinema. Instructor: C. Simon
3. Western religion A83 370-301: The aim of this course is to explore different means of expression of a form of a language in the arts. Instructor: L. Nixon
4. Plato's World A83 345-102: The aim of this course is to learn about Plato's views concerning reality and morality. Instructor: J. Ring
5. English Peer Tutoring A83 603-bxe: The aim is this course to learn how to help students who are struggling in english. Instructor: C.Reed
6. Gym Canoe-Camping A83 109-105: The aim of this course is to incorporate a lifestyle of active living into their daily routines. Instructor: M. Abbott

Four Courses Of Particuliar Interest

•  Film and Culture with Z. Szigetvari. Not only was it interesting to analyze the relationship between the viewers and cinema and between cinema and society, the teacher opened a playing field that stimulated our thinking every class.
  
• Media and Youth. This class was a great introduction to semiotics and learning how films, music videos, and advertizing, impacts society and viewers is interesting.
•  Scriptwriting. I am interested in learning about writing screenplays so to have a class simply focus on it was great.
• Documentary. The materiel covered and the films that were introduced were interesting as well as learning and analyzing how documentaries are made, the teacher helped expand our thinking about the subject.

Because this program has a large focus on creativity, individuality, and the creation of artistic works, there is a lot of consideration as to what it means to create, the process of creation, what it means to individuate, and how creativity works within individuals. Who ever is highly successful in the creation of an art piece whatever form that may take, I believe it is because they have come to a point where they have individuated, and more so, separated.  The idea of separation is the autonomy that is needed to express one's own identity. As we come to the end of our program, this class is exactly our separation from one part of the creative process we undertook, and the beginning of another, again in whatever form that may be. My project will try to incorporate the theme of identity, individuation, and more so, separation.

Knowledge Base/Skill Set

• I believe my strongest asset is thinking and analyzing the content and form of artistic creations, how films impact individuals and society.