Film Art: An Introduction Information Center: Student CD-ROM


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	Student Edition
	Instructor Edition

Film Art: An Introduction, 7/e

David Bordwell, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Kristin Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Madison

ISBN: 0072484551
Copyright year: 2004

Student CD-ROM

This text specific CD-ROM will help clarify and reinforce specific concepts addressed in the text with use of film clips (1-2 per chapter), a corresponding commentary for each film clip, and a quiz for students to take to test their understanding of the material. Below are screen shots of the CD as well as a list of the films highlighted on the CD. For best viewing, maximize your browser window.

Content prepared by David Williams, Texas Tech University

<a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=jpg::The navigation bar on the left is always present to provide students with easy access to all CD-ROM content. This includes the Video Clips, Commentaries, and Quizzes—tied to each chapter; the Glossary of the text; link to the Online Learning Center (text-specific website); and link to the McGraw-Hill Film Screening Room. In this example, the Chapter link has been selected to show the ease of maneuvering within and between chapters.::/sites/dl/free/0072484551/85579/chapter_menu2.jpg','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif">The navigation bar on the left is always present to provide students with easy access to all CD-ROM content. This includes the Video Clips, Commentaries, and Quizzes—tied to each chapter; the Glossary of the text; link to the Online Learning Center (text-specific website); and link to the McGraw-Hill Film Screening Room. In this example, the Chapter link has been selected to show the ease of maneuvering within and between chapters. (49.0K)</a>The navigation bar on the left is always present to provide students with easy access to all CD-ROM content. This includes the Video Clips, Commentaries, and Quizzes—tied to each chapter; the Glossary of the text; link to the Online Learning Center (text-specific website); and link to the McGraw-Hill Film Screening Room. In this example, the Chapter link has been selected to show the ease of maneuvering within and between chapters.

<a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=jpg::Here you see the opening page for Chapter 4, Film Genres. Each video selection is accompanied by a commentary that connects the video to a concept being addressed in the chapter. In this case, the concept being addressed is Genre Mixing (listed below the chapter title along the bottom of the screen) and the movie featured is The Silence of the Lambs. Students can rewind or forward the video, turn the audio on/off, and page through the commentary at their own pace.::/sites/dl/free/0072484551/85579/silence.jpg','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif">Here you see the opening page for Chapter 4, Film Genres. Each video selection is accompanied by a commentary that connects the video to a concept being addressed in the chapter. In this case, the concept being addressed is Genre Mixing (listed below the chapter title along the bottom of the screen) and the movie featured is The Silence of the Lambs. Students can rewind or forward the video, turn the audio on/off, and page through the commentary at their own pace. (72.0K)</a>Here you see the opening page for Chapter 4, Film Genres. Each video selection is accompanied by a commentary that connects the video to a concept being addressed in the chapter. In this case, the concept being addressed is Genre Mixing (listed below the chapter title along the bottom of the screen) and the movie featured is The Silence of the Lambs. Students can rewind or forward the video, turn the audio on/off, and page through the commentary at their own pace.

<a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=jpg::With the quiz function, students have the opportunity to test their mastery of the concepts addressed on the CD-ROM. There is a separate quiz (10 questions) for each chapter. Answers can be immediately checked and results e-mailed to the instructor upon completion of each quiz. Boxes in the top right-hand corner keep a tally of where one is in the quiz and the number of correct responses submitted.::/sites/dl/free/0072484551/85579/monstersball.jpg','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif">With the quiz function, students have the opportunity to test their mastery of the concepts addressed on the CD-ROM. There is a separate quiz (10 questions) for each chapter. Answers can be immediately checked and results e-mailed to the instructor upon completion of each quiz. Boxes in the top right-hand corner keep a tally of where one is in the quiz and the number of correct responses submitted. (65.0K)</a>With the quiz function, students have the opportunity to test their mastery of the concepts addressed on the CD-ROM. There is a separate quiz (10 questions) for each chapter. Answers can be immediately checked and results e-mailed to the instructor upon completion of each quiz. Boxes in the top right-hand corner keep a tally of where one is in the quiz and the number of correct responses submitted.

<a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=jpg::Once a quiz is finished, one additional click on “NEXT QUESTION” allows students to e-mail their test results to their instructor. Please note that at this point, students have the option of just saving the results or retaking the quiz.::/sites/dl/free/0072484551/85579/email2.jpg','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif">Once a quiz is finished, one additional click on “NEXT QUESTION” allows students to e-mail their test results to their instructor. Please note that at this point, students have the option of just saving the results or retaking the quiz. (60.0K)</a>Once a quiz is finished, one additional click on “NEXT QUESTION” allows students to e-mail their test results to their instructor. Please note that at this point, students have the option of just saving the results or retaking the quiz.

<a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=jpg::Students will also find having the text Glossary on-hand a convenient reference while working through the chapter content.::/sites/dl/free/0072484551/85579/glossary2.jpg','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif">Students will also find having the text Glossary on-hand a convenient reference while working through the chapter content. (92.0K)</a>Students will also find having the text Glossary on-hand a convenient reference while working through the chapter content.

There are also links to the Online Learning Center and the Film Screening Room.

Below is a list of Films featured on the CD-ROM:

Shrek
Far and Away
Memento
The Silence of the Lambs
The Usual Suspects
Do the Right Thing
Un Chien Andalou
Shakespeare in Love
Raging Bull
Monster's Ball
Double Indemnity
Out of Sight
Psycho
Traffic
Battleship Potemkin
His Girl Friday
The General
The Blair Witch Project

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