2. Month 1 – Mastery: Personal
Development and Leadership
Course Goal: To understand the meaning of mastery and
how to achieve it.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will read the course book “Mastery” by Robert Greene
 I will learn how to use library resources such as
EBSCOhost databases
 I will learn how to use Tumblr by watching tutorials on
Lynda.com

3. Month 2 – Filmmaking Concepts and
Practices
Course Goal: Learn the theory and practice of film
production.
Strategies for achieving goal
 Research latest trends in film production
 Research current filmmakers on EBSCOhost to learn
about their experiences
 Volunteer to work on the thesis project being produced
this month

4. Month 3 – Script Production and
Analysis
Course Goal: To learn the techniques used to write film
scripts.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will learn how to use Final Draft by watching tutorials on
Lynda.com
 I will read “The Art of Dramatic Writing” by Lajos Egri
 I will work with the scriptwriting teacher to develop a
script for my thesis project

5. Month 4 – Directing Talent
Course Goal: To understand the responsibilities of the film
director.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will read “Directing Actors” by Judith Weston
 I will research well known directors on EBSCOhost to
learn about their experiences
 I will attempt to put into practice the concepts I learn by
directing a short film in my spare time

6. Month 5 – Experimental Filmmaking
Course Goal: Explore nontraditional forms of visual
storytelling.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will research methods of creating stop motion videos
 I will read the following article on EBSCOhost: Turvey, M.,
Jacobs, K., Windhausen, F., Jacobs, F., Street, M.,
Sachs, L., & Recoder, L. (2011). Roundtable on Digital
Experimental Filmmaking. October, (137), 51-68.
 I will learn to use mobile devices to tell a story visually

7. Month 6 – Visual Storytelling
Techniques and Technology
Course Goal: Learn advanced camera techniques, visual
composition and cinematography
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will read “Cinematography” by Blaine Brown on
EBSCOhost
 I will research the Sony F65 camera and learn how to
operate it
 I will read “The Camera Assistant’s Manual on
EBSCOhost

8. Month 7 – Film Production Thesis I:
Pre-production
Course Goal: Begin planning the production of our class
thesis film.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will learn to use Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling
 I will read “Rebel Without a Crew” by Robert Rodriguez
 I will read “The Fundamentals of Film-making” on
EBSCOhost

9. Month 8 – Film Production Thesis II:
Production
Course Goal: Practice all the concepts learned to produce a
thesis film.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will communicate effectively with the rest of the crew to
be as efficient as we can
 I will lead the camera team in the filming of our project as
Director of Photography
 I will read “Grammar of the Shot” on EBSCOhost

10. Month 9 – Entertainment and
Communication Law
Course Goal: Learn about financial, licensing and employment
agreements used in the industry.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will research about guild agreements in particular the
Cinematographer’s Guild
 I will read the following article on EBSCOhost: WILLARD, C.
(2013). Entertainment, Art & Sports Law. Florida Bar Journal,
87(6), 16-18.
 I will meet with the instructor to ask about the distribution of my
own side projects

11. Month 10 – Film Production Thesis
III: Post-Production
Course Goal: Learn about post production processes and
apply that knowledge to our thesis film
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will watch tutorials for using AVID Media Composer on
Lynda.com
 I will ask to use one of the AVID editing labs outside of
class time to work on the rough cut of my thesis project
 I will read “The Healthy Edit: Creative Editing Techniques
for Perfecting Your Movie” on EBSCOhost

12. Month 11 – Film Production Thesis
IV: Film Assembly
Course Goal: Use advanced post production techniques for
color correcting and sound design
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will read “Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound” on
EBSCOhost
 I will learn how to use the AVID Artist Color Control
Surface
 I will watch tutorials on color correcting in AVID on
Lynda.com

13. Month 12 – Business of Film
Course Goal: Learn how to effectively market our film
through film festivals
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will research various film festivals to enter our thesis film
into
 I will read “Sell Your Own Damn Movie!” on EBSCOhost
 I will design packaging and other art to help sell my film

14. Industry Leaders
 Stephen F. Campbell; Director of Photography (407) 493-3430
stephenfcampbell44@gmail.com
 Michael Murray; Director of Photography (407) 850-0711
contact@adrenalinefilms.com
 Eduardo Fierro; Director of Photography (818) 835-0829
eduardofierro@yahoo.com
 Mauricio Vega; Camera Operator elohim_mau@yahoo.com
 Chad Michael Ward; Director of Photography
info@thechadmichaelward.com
 Boyd Hobbs; Director of Photography (678) 662-0297
boyd@boydhobbs.com

15. Characteristics of a Mentor
 Patience
 Humble
 Good Attitude
 Excellent Social Skills
 Honest
 Respectful
 Open Minded
 Passionate

16. Clubs To Join At Full Sail
 Entertainment Networking Society
 The Crew
 The Film Scene
 Creative Student Networking Group
 Creative Writing Club